# SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match Preview, Prediction, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch — Can KKR Stop SRH’s Red-Hot Winning Streak?

URL: https://technosports.co.in/srh-vs-kkr-ipl-2026-match-preview-prediction/  
Published: 2026-05-02  
Updated: 2026-05-02  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The [Indian Premier League (IPL)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League) is heating up, and **Match 45 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)** could be one of the most decisive fixtures of the league stage. SRH arrive red-hot, KKR arrive revived — and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium sets the stage for a Sunday thriller.

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### SRH vs KKR: Match Details at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Match** | SRH vs KKR — Match 45, IPL 2026 |
| **Venue** | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| **Date & Time** | Sunday, May 3, 2026 — 3:30 PM IST |
| **Live TV** | JioStar Network Channels |
| **Live Streaming** | JioHotstar (App & Website) |

### Head-to-Head Record: KKR Hold the Edge

| Stat | Record |
| --- | --- |
| **Total Matches** | 31 |
| **SRH Wins** | 11 |
| **KKR Wins** | 19 |
| **Tied** | 1 |
| **Last Meeting** | April 2, 2026 — Won by SRH |

History clearly favours KKR, but recent form tells a different story entirely.

![SRH vs KKR](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/srrshjsjhjhdj.jpg)

### Current Form — The Narrative Going In

**Sunrisers Hyderabad** had a rocky start, dropping three of their first four games. But Pat Cummins’ side hit the reset button, made bold changes to the bowling attack, and are now riding a **five-match winning streak**. A win Sunday would take them to the top of the IPL 2026 points table — motivation doesn’t come bigger than that.

**Kolkata Knight Riders** tell their own compelling comeback story. After a nightmare run of losing five of their first six games, the three-time champions have bounced back with back-to-back wins — including a nervy Super Over victory against Lucknow Super Giants. The big news? **Sri Lankan express pacer Matheesha Pathirana** is set to make his KKR debut in this very match, which could prove to be a game-changing addition against SRH’s famously destructive batting lineup

### Pitch Report — Batters, Buckle Up

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has been a batter’s paradise in IPL 2026. In four matches hosted here so far, the **average first-innings score has been 202**, with three out of four games won by the team batting first. The surface stays good for batting throughout both innings — teams need to target 200+ to feel safe on this ground.

### Predicted Playing 11s

**Sunrisers Hyderabad:** Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (WK), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (WK), Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (C), Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga **Impact Player:** Sakib Hussain

**Kolkata Knight Riders:** Ajinkya Rahane (C), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy **Impact Player:** Matheesha Pathirana\

### Match Prediction

SRH’s five-match winning streak, home advantage, and high-scoring pitch conditions make them the favourites heading into this one. However, KKR’s resurgent form and the potential debut of Pathirana — who could be a nightmare against Head, Klaasen and co. — makes this far from a foregone conclusion. Expect a high-scoring contest with the game deep into the second innings.

**Predicted Winner: SRH** — but by no means comfortably.

### FAQs

### **Q: Where can I watch SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 45 live?**

The match is live on **JioStar Network Channels** on TV and streaming on the **JioHotstar app and website** — the match begins at 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 3, 2026.

### **Q: What is the head-to-head record between SRH and KKR in IPL?**

  
In 31 IPL meetings, KKR lead 19–11 with one tie — though SRH won the most recent fixture on April 2, 2026, and arrive into this match on a five-game winning streak.