Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 45 of IPL 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST.
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
Form is heavily one-sided. SRH are on a dominant winning streak with 6 wins from 9 matches and sit comfortably in the top three, while KKR are struggling with just 2 wins from 8 games.
But the rivalry tells a different story. KKR lead the overall head-to-head 20-11 across 31 matches, although SRH have won two of the last 3 meetings, including a 65-run win earlier in IPL 2026.
SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 45: Quick Details
Key match details for SRH vs KKR including date, time, venue, and broadcast info.
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 45 |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
How to Watch SRH vs KKR Live in India
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the official streaming platform for IPL 2026, available on app and website.
Plans start at ₹79/month (Mobile), ₹149/month (Super), and ₹299/month (Premium with 4K). Bundled access is also available with Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
On TV: Star Sports Network will broadcast the match across multiple languages including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL
KKR have historically dominated this fixture, but recent seasons show a shift with SRH winning key matches, including earlier this season.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 31 |
| SRH Wins | 11 |
| KKR Wins | 20 |
SRH vs KKR: Probable Playing XIs
Here are the probable XIs for both teams:
Sunrisers Hyderabad Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Venue & Weather Report For SRH vs KKR
Venue and weather conditions for SRH vs KKR including pitch behavior and match-day climate.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Pitch Nature | Batting-friendly; 190+ scores common |
| Recent High Score | 242/2 (SRH in IPL 2026) |
| Dew Factor | None (afternoon match) |
| Bowling Impact | Spinners effective; pacers get early swing |
| Temperature | 38–42°C |
| Rain Chance | No rain expected |
| Conditions | Hot afternoon; full match likely |
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SRH vs KKR Match 45 Prediction
SRH are clear favourites. Their batting has been the most explosive in IPL 2026, led by Heinrich Klaasen (519 runs, avg 74.14) and Abhishek Sharma (457 runs at SR 208.67).
KKR will rely on players like Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine, but their inconsistency this season makes this a tough challenge.
If SRH continue their current form, they should have enough firepower to dominate this contest at home.
