SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 45, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Sunrisers Hyderabad set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 45th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, May 3.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 02 May 2026, 17:12 IST

1 Min Read

Table Of Contents

Preview

In the 45th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an impressive performance in their last match, securing a comfortable 6-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. Batting first, the Mumbai Indians set a massive target of 243 runs. In reply, Sunrisers chased it down in just 18.4 overs, thanks to a brilliant start from their top order. Travis Head smashed 76 runs off only 30 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen supported well with a solid 65. With the ball, Praful Hinge was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 54 runs in his four overs, while Nitish Reddy, Sakib Hussain, and Eshan Malinga contributed with a wicket each.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders also had a thrilling outing in their previous game, clinching victory in a super over against Lucknow Super Giants. Kolkata posted 155 runs while batting first, and Lucknow managed to match the total, forcing the game into a super over. However, Lucknow faltered under pressure, scoring just 1 run, allowing Kolkata to seal the win comfortably.

Despite a shaky start from the top order, Rinku Singh played a crucial innings of 83 off 51 balls, with Cameron Green adding a quick 34 from 21 deliveries. With the ball, Vaibhav Arora impressed with figures of 2 for 24, while Varun Chakravarthy also claimed two wickets. Sunil Narine’s exceptional performance in the super over ultimately secured the victory for Kolkata.

Match Information

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 45

Indian Premier League, 3 May 2026, Sun, 3:30 PM IST ,Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

JioHotstar

Weather Report

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad

Clouds

37.2°C

19% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

W
W
W
W
W

Kolkata Knight Riders

W
W
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

425 Runs

9 Matches

414 Runs

9 Matches

3

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

312 Runs

9 Matches

4

Travis Head

SRH - bat

262 Runs

9 Matches

5

Rinku Singh

KKR - bat

215 Runs

8 Matches

209 Runs

8 Matches

1

209.36

9 Matches

2

Ishan Kishan

SRH - wk

197.47

9 Matches

3

Finn Allen

KKR - bat

192.86

5 Matches

4

Salil Arora

SRH - wk

175.47

8 Matches

5

Travis Head

SRH - bat

163.75

9 Matches

160.83

9 Matches

1

Eshan Malinga

SRH - bowl

15 Wkts

9 Matches

2

Kartik Tyagi

KKR - bowl

9 Wkts

8 Matches

3

Vaibhav Arora

KKR - bowl

9 Wkts

8 Matches

4

Harsh Dubey

SRH - all

8 Wkts

7 Matches

5

Sakib Hussain

SRH - bowl

8 Wkts

5 Matches

6

Praful Hinge

SRH - bowl

8 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Sunil Narine

KKR - all

6.67

7 Matches

2

Pat Cummins

SRH - bowl

8.25

2 Matches

8.86

6 Matches

9.00

1 Match

5

Eshan Malinga

SRH - bowl

9.16

9 Matches

6

Anukul Roy

KKR - all

9.23

8 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Abhishek Sharma, TM Head, Ishan Kishan, H Klaasen (wk), K Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins (C), Harsh Dubey, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain

Bench : A Verma, Smaran-R, PHKD Mendis, S Kumar, Amit Kumar, LS Livingstone, HV Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Krains Fuletra, O T Tarmale, D Madushanka, G Coetzee, R S Ambrish

Kolkata Knight Riders

Tim Seifert (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, C Green, RK Singh, SP Narine, AS Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi

Bench : Finn Allen, Tejasvi Dahiya, Manish Pandey, RA Tripathi, S Ranjan, D Kamra, Ramandeep Singh, Rachin Ravindra, Umran Malik, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, B Muzarabani, SS Dubey, NA Saini

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is generally batting-friendly, featuring a quick outfield that allows runs to come easily. It offers consistent bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring and competitive T20 matches. Although it largely benefits batters, the surface tends to slow down over time, bringing spinners into play as the game progresses. Teams chasing have enjoyed more success at this venue, and the average first-innings score is around 175 runs.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

66%

Batting Pitch

175

Average Score

34%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
VC

Heinrich Klaasen SRH | WK

Klaasen is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 510 runs in the last 10 games, including 65 runs in the previous game against MI. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Hyderabad this season.

7.5
VC

Ajinkya Rahane KKR | BAT

Rahane is an excellent top-order batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He scored 245 runs in the last 10 games. He has the ability to perform well this season.

8

Abhishek Sharma SRH | ALL

Abhishek is a top-quality batter who has consistently impressed in the IPL, scoring 457 runs in his last 10 matches. He is definitely a good pick as a captain for your fantasy team.

8.5

Rinku Singh KKR | BAT

Rinku Singh has been in excellent form in the IPL, scoring 233 runs at an impressive strike rate of 142 across the last 10 matches, including 83 in the previous game. Supporters will be expecting him to maintain this momentum throughout the season.

8

Eshan Malinga SRH | BOWL

Eshan Malinga is an excellent bowler. He has taken 18 wickets in the last 10 games, including three wickets in the previous game against CSK.

8

Vaibhav Arora KKR | BOWL

Vaibhav Arora has performed well in the IPL. He has taken 13 wickets in the last 9 games. KKR fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7.5

Tejasvi Dahiya

KKR | WK

8.5

Sarthak Ranjan

KKR | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - May 2 2026 5:12 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

SRH

5 : 6

KKR

Credits Left
9.5/100

Mega League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Tim Seifert

8

Travis Head

8.5

Ajinkya Rahane

7.5

Rinku Singh
VC

8.5

Abhishek Sharma
C

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Sunil Narine

9

Cameron Green

7.5

Eshan Malinga

8

Vaibhav Arora

8

Players
11/11

Team 1

SRH

5 : 6

KKR

Credits Left
10/100

Grand League
Heinrich Klaasen

9

Tim Seifert

8

Travis Head
C

8.5

Ajinkya Rahane
VC

7.5

Rinku Singh

8.5

Abhishek Sharma

8

Nitish Kumar Reddy

8.5

Cameron Green

7.5

Pat Cummins

8.5

Vaibhav Arora

8

Varun Chakravarthy

8

This is an app-only feature

Get the Crictracker app to view this team

Download App

More Match Details

Get every cricket updates! Follow Us:

Note

Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer

This article is intended for informational purposes related to free fantasy contests only. CricTracker does not promote or facilitate paid contests and fully complies with the Indian Government’s Gaming Regulation Bill, 2025.

Download Our App

For a better experience: Download the CricTracker app from the IOS and Google Play Store