Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) host the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 45 of the IPL 2026 season, which presents a crucial encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
This fixture is a classic tale of two teams on contrasting trajectories. Sunrisers Hyderabad have turned their season around spectacularly, riding a five-match winning streak after losing three of their first four games. SRH has made Uppal a fortress, largely thanks to a historically explosive batting lineup that recently chased down 244 in just 18.4 overs against MI.
Kolkata Knight Riders arrive looking to build momentum after back-to-back narrow wins, though they remain in the lower half of the standings with just five points from eight matches. KKR has relied
heavily on individual brilliance rather than cohesive team performances, making this away fixture a monumental challenge.
SRH vs KKR Match Schedule
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Match 45
- Date & Time: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad
- Captains: Pat Cummins (SRH), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
SRH vs KKR Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins(c), Harsh Dubey, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane(c), Tim Seifert(w), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head
Historically, this is a fiercely contested matchup, but SRH currently holds the momentum. In their previous meeting earlier this season, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders.
- Match Played: 31
- SRH Wins: 11
- KKR Wins: 20
- No Result: 0
SRH vs KKR Prediction: Who will Win Match Today?
This matchup is billed as a clash between SRH's unstoppable batting force and KKR's desperate bid for survival. The Uppal pitch is incredibly batting-friendly, with average first-innings scores exceeding 200 this season. While chasing has been the dominant trend in IPL 2026, SRH thrives when setting massive targets at home. The battle between SRH's explosive openers, Abhishek Sharma (striking at 210) and Travis Head against KKR's leading pacers Vaibhav Arora and Kartik Tyagi will dictate the early tempo.
Although KKR possesses game-changers like Sunil Narine and a resurgent Rinku Singh, their overall inconsistency and unsettled batting order make them heavy underdogs. Expect Sunrisers Hyderabad to leverage their unmatched home batting firepower and confident bowling unit to extend their winning streak to six matches.
Winning Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win this match
