On Sunday, May 3 2026, the very successful Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be playing against the revived Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 45 at the IPL 2026. SRH has been the dominant team this season, coming into this game with five wins in a row, and they are third on the points table. The presence of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head in their batting line-up has made their top order one of the most deadly units in the IPL. Currently sitting at eighth position, KKR have had a good run lately, winning two matches in a row, and their performance is expected to get a boost with the probable return of the fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana. Both teams need to win this match scheduled for the afternoon at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium as the playoff qualification battle is reaching its last stage.
SRH vs KKR Match Details: IPL 2026 Match 42
| Match | SRH vs KKR, Match 45 (IPL 2026) |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioStar Network and JioHotstar |
SRH vs KKR: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report
The surface at Uppal is widely regarded as one of the best batting tracks in the country. With short square boundaries and a quick outfield, fans can expect another high-scoring encounter. As this is an afternoon game, the pitch might offer some dry grip for spinners in the first innings, making Sunil Narine and Mayank Markande vital assets. However, the track usually stays true for the duration of the match, favouring teams that can maintain a high strike rate throughout the innings. A score of 190 plus is considered par for this venue.
SRH vs KKR, Match 42, IPL 2026: Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abdul Samad, Pat Cummins (C), Mayank Markande, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.
(Impact Player: Sakib Hussain)
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Tim Seifert (WK), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Matheesha Pathirana.
(Impact Player: Varun Chakaravarthy)
SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team
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Wicket-keepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan
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Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma (C), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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All-rounders: Sunil Narine (VC), Andre Russell, Nitish Kumar Reddy
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Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Matheesha Pathirana
SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
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Captain (Abhishek Sharma): The left-handed opener is in the form of his life, currently leading the Orange Cap race with 425 runs at a staggering strike rate of 209. He is a must-have captaincy pick for any fantasy team.
- Vice-Captain (Sunil Narine): Narine remains a fantasy powerhouse due to his dual role. Expected to open the batting again today, his four overs of spin on a dry afternoon pitch could be a game-changer for KKR.
