IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR Match Prediction, Match 45 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Hyderabad and Kolkata?
Abhishek Sharma, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 03 May 2026, 04:11 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will aim to register their sixth successive win of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday, May 3, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. The Pat Cummins-led side has been on a roll after a sluggish start and is making giant strides on the IPL 2026 points table.
On the other hand, Kolkata have finally found some momentum after remaining winless for the first six matches. They will aim to complete a hat-trick of victories in the upcoming game to remain alive in the playoffs race. But the famed batting lineup of SRH is set to give them a hard time on their home ground.
SRH vs KKR Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Sunday, May 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 45 | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 87 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 38 |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 48 (Include 1 tie won by team bowling first) |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 155 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 286/6 (20) by SRH vs RR, 2025 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 80/10 (19.1) by DC vs SRH, 2013 |
| Highest Score Chased | 246 [247/2 in 18.3 overs] by SRH vs PBKS, 2025 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 126 by SRH vs PWI, 2013 |
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | High | Good | Decent |
| Bounce | Good | Good | Moderate |
| Movement | Good | Minimal after powerplay | Minimal |
| Best Phase | Almost Throughout | With new ball | Middle Overs |
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 |
SRH vs KKR Playing 11 with Impact sub
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (w), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (w), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy
Players to watch out for in SRH vs KKR
Ishan Kishan
Kishan had a rare failure in the previous fixture, being dismissed for a golden duck. He’s been in fine form this season, having scored 312 runs from nine innings at an average of 34.66 and a strike rate of 197.46 with three fifties to his name. He will look to make amends for his failure in the previous game in the upcoming fixture.
Kartik Tyagi
The 25-year-old has been one of the few positives for KKR in an otherwise forgettable campaign, having scalped nine wickets from seven innings at an average of 28.88. Tyagi will hold the key for KKR as they look to strike early against the dangerous duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head.
Today's Match Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
