Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 45 of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on May 3 at 3:30 PM IST. This match is important for both teams, especially for KKR who are still trying to stay alive in the playoff race.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in outstanding form this season. They have won 6 out of 9 matches and are looking very strong with both bat and ball. Their confidence is high after winning five matches in a row.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, had a poor start but have recently shown signs of improvement. However, they still need consistent performances to challenge strong teams like SRH.
Match Details
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match Number | 45th T20 |
| Date | May 3, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
| Team | Recent Form |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | W, W, W, W, W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | W, W, L, L, L |
SRH clearly have better momentum coming into this match.
Points Table Overview
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 6 | 3 | +0.832 | 12 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 8 | 2 | 5 | -0.751 | 5 |
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | SRH Wins | KKR Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Matches | 4 | 6 |
KKR have had the upper hand historically, but SRH have won key recent games.
Pitch Report – Hyderabad Stadium
The pitch in Hyderabad is known for high-scoring matches. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, and boundaries are easier to find.
Spinners may get some help early, but batting becomes easier in the second innings. That is why chasing teams have done well here.
Venue Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 85 |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 166 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 155 |
| Win Batting First | 42% |
| Win Chasing | 56% |
Pace vs Spin
| Bowling Type | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Pace | 89 (65%) |
| Spin | 48 (35%) |
Pace bowlers have been more successful, but spinners still play a key role.
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 37.8°C |
| Weather | Hazy sunshine |
| Humidity | 26% |
| Rain Chances | 0% |
Weather is hot but perfect for a full match.
Toss Prediction
Teams are likely to bowl first, as chasing is easier at this venue.
Key Players to Watch
Sunrisers Hyderabad will depend heavily on Abhishek Sharma, who is in excellent form this season. Heinrich Klaasen and Travis Head also add strong batting depth.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunil Narine will be crucial with both bat and ball. Cameron Green and Rinku Singh will also be important in the middle order.
Probable Playing XI
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Ajinkya Rahane (C) |
| Travis Head | Sunil Narine |
| Ishan Kishan (WK) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK) |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Cameron Green |
| Salil Arora | Rovman Powell |
| Aniket Verma | Rinku Singh |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | Anukul Roy |
| Pat Cummins (C) | Ramandeep Singh |
| Harsh Dubey | Vaibhav Arora |
| Praful Hinge | Kartik Tyagi |
| Eshan Malinga | Varun Chakravarthy |
Match Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad are in top form and have a well-balanced team. Their batting lineup is aggressive, and their bowling attack is performing consistently.
Kolkata Knight Riders have improved slightly but still lack consistency. Against a strong SRH side, they will need a near-perfect performance.
Considering current form, team balance, and home advantage, Sunrisers Hyderabad have a clear edge.
Win Probability
| Team | Winning Chance |
|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 60% |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 40% |
Match Scenarios
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | SRH | Bowl First | 60-70 | 200-210 | SRH |
| Scenario 2 | KKR | Bowl First | 70-80 | 225-235 | SRH |
Match Verdict
This looks like a high-scoring match, but Sunrisers Hyderabad are the stronger team at the moment.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are likely to win.
