Last Updated: May 2, 2026 05:46 PM
Get the best SRH vs KKR match 45 preview, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and report for the 45th battle of the IPL 2026. Expert study and more with the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders.
SRH vs KKR Match 45 Preview Dream11 Prediction
SRH delivered a special match recently. They secured a satisfying 6-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. MI set a huge target of 243 runs. SRH chased it down in 18.4 overs. Travis Head hit 76 runs off 30 balls. Heinrich Klaasen scored a solid 65 runs. Praful Hinge took two wickets for 54.
KKR had a thrilling last game. They nailed victory in a super over. LSG matched KKR’s total of 155 runs. The game was forced into a super over. Lucknow faltered scoring just one run. Rinku Singh played a vital innings of 83. Cameron Green added a quick 34 runs. Vaibhav Arora took 2/24.
Hyderabad hosts this SRH vs KKR encounter on Sunday at 3.30 PM.
Pitch Report and Weather Update
Rajiv Gandhi Stadium produced high-scoring encounters. The contest expects yet another run-fest. Spinners can perform well here initially. However, help reduces in the second half. Chasing becomes a relatively easier task overall.
The pitch supports both batting and bowling. Teams can accumulate big totals easily. Fast bowlers get initial movement early. Spinners gain prominence in the middle overs.
The full match is expected to happen. No rain interruptions are forecasted today. Both teams can execute their strategies. Clear skies dominate the Hyderabad weather.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 31
Sunrisers Hyderabad: 19
Kolkata Knight Riders: 12
IPL 2026 – Possible Playing 11s (Predicted)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Playing XI
Abhishek Sharma
Travis Head
Ishan Kishan
Heinrich Klaasen
Salil Arora
Aniket Verma
Nitish Kumar Reddy
Pat Cummins (C)
Harsh Dubey
Praful Hinge
Eshan Malinga
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI
Ajinkya Rahane (C)
Sunil Narine
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Cameron Green
Rovman Powell
Rinku Singh
Anukul Roy
Ramandeep Singh
Vaibhav Arora
Kartik Tyagi
Varun Chakravarthy
SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Ishan Kishan (c), Heinrich Klaasen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Batsmen: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ajinkya Rahane (vc)
All-rounders: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sunil Narine, Cameron Green
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy
Expert Insight: Pick Top-Order Batsmen for Better Results
At Rajiv Gandhi Stadium where high-scoring run-fests. Here chasing becomes easier in the second innings. Pick top-order batsmen like Ishan Kishan and Ajinkya Rahane who can use on early-innings speed.
Since SRH maintains a winning form with explosive starts and KKR seeks momentum continuation after a super-over victory. Established openers will find ideal conditions.
The pitch’s second-half spinner-assistance reduction means aggressive top-order batting provides consistent fantasy points before pitch evolution.
Captain Choices for the Dream11 Prediction
- Ishan Kishan brings explosive form for SRH
- Ajinkya Rahane displays leadership for KKR
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Preview: Players to Avoid
- Prashant Solanki might not play in this game
- Matheesha Pathirana could be seated for today
This SRH vs KKR Dream11 match prediction report suggests an exciting contest for the IPL 2026. Today’s fantasy Cricket Tips suggest that the toss will favour the chasing side. Captain choices should be from in-form players. Win probability suggests KKR have 52% chances to win and 48% for SRH.
