Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 45 of IPL 2026 on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, starting at 3:30 PM IST. This is an afternoon fixture, so the intense heat will test fast bowlers while the reduced dew makes batting first a viable option.
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Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
3 May 2026 03:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, Abhishek Sharma is the safest captain pick with 425 runs at SR 210+ this season (2nd highest run-scorer in IPL 2026), while Rinku Singh (215 runs including an unbeaten 83* vs LSG) works perfectly as vice-captain given his death-overs finishing ability.
SRH vs KKR Match Details
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 45 |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Afternoon Match) |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| SRH Captain | Pat Cummins (returned from injury) |
| KKR Captain | Ajinkya Rahane |
| Head-to-Head | KKR leads 20-11 in 31 matches |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 45
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SRH vs KKR Match 45 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 37-40°C (scorching afternoon heat) |
| Humidity | 20-30% |
| Wind Speed | 10-14 km/h |
| Rain Probability | < 5% (completely clear) |
| Sky Condition | Partly Cloudy |
| Dew Factor | Low (afternoon match; dew not a major factor) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Zero |
Pitch Report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting Paradise (true bounce, fast outfield) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 202 runs (from 4 matches at this venue this season) |
| Boundary Length | Standard; fast outfield amplifies run-scoring |
| 200+ Totals | SRH posted 242/2 here; chased 244 in 18.4 overs vs MI |
| Toss Decision | Bat first preferred (afternoon match; 3 of 4 IPL 2026 games won by team batting first here) |
| Pace Assist | Good bounce and carry; afternoon heat tough on seamers |
| Spin Assist | Limited; spinners need accuracy; Narine’s 6.66 economy proves skill matters |
| Dew Effect | Minimal in afternoon; spinners can grip the ball through both innings |
Injury Updates
Pat Cummins (SRH): Returned from injury and has immediately reclaimed the captaincy. His presence adds death-overs control and tactical leadership. SRH have won 5 straight since finding their bowling rhythm.
Matheesha Pathirana (KKR): Expected to make his KKR debut in this match. His slingy yorkers and slower balls could be a game-changer against SRH’s explosive top order.
Tim Seifert (KKR): Consecutive ducks have raised questions about his place. KKR may consider Angkrish Raghuvanshi (190+ runs, KKR’s top scorer) behind the stumps instead.
SRH Death Bowling: Best death-overs economy (8.6) and strike rate in IPL 2026. 25% of SRH’s death-overs deliveries hit the stumps, the highest ratio among all teams. Hinge, Malinga, and Hussain have been lethal.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head
| Category | KKR | SRH | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 20 wins | 11 wins | SRH: 242/2 (2026) | SRH: 118 (2016) |
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Key Players to Watch in SRH vs KKR, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | SRH | Batter | 425 runs at SR 210+ (IPL 2026’s 2nd highest run-scorer). Smashed 135* off 56 vs DC. SRH’s powerplay scores in last 3 matches: 92-0, 89-1, 67-0. The most destructive opener in the tournament. |
| Rinku Singh | KKR | Batter | 215 runs in 8 innings (KKR’s top scorer). Unbeaten 83* off 51 vs LSG in Super Over win. His death-overs finishing ability makes him KKR’s most important batter. Arrives at crease earlier than usual. |
| Travis Head | SRH | Batter | Returned to form with 76 off 30 vs MI (3 sixes off Boult in one over, audacious six off Bumrah). Both SRH openers now firing means KKR’s bowlers face a nightmare powerplay. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | Economy of 6.66 (2nd best in IPL 2026). 1 wicket from 200 IPL wickets. His mystery spin is KKR’s only realistic weapon to contain SRH’s batting. Also scored 81 off 39 vs LSG in 2024. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | WK-Batter | Orange Cap contender with 283+ runs at SR 145. The middle-overs destructor who thrives against spin. If Narine can’t contain him, KKR’s middle-overs strategy collapses entirely. |
| Pat Cummins | SRH | All-rounder | SRH captain returned from injury. His death-over bowling and tactical leadership complete SRH’s lineup. SRH have the best death-overs economy (8.6) in IPL 2026 under his captaincy. |
