Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 45 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, May 3. The afternoon fixture brings together two teams that have rediscovered momentum after shaky starts to their campaigns, making this a crucial contest in the middle phase of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 45 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, May 3.
Cummins opted to bat first on what is expected to be a batting-friendly surface, with teams often targeting totals above the 200-run mark at this venue. With strong top-order form and familiarity with home conditions,
Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to post a competitive total and apply scoreboard pressure on Kolkata Knight Riders.
Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, will rely on their bowling attack to make early breakthroughs and restrict Sunrisers Hyderabad to a manageable total on a pitch known to favour stroke play.
SRH vs KKR toss result
The toss for Match 45 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will take place shortly at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
Toss result: Pat Cummins and Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss
Decision after toss: SRH opt to bat first
SRH vs KKR match details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 45
- Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
- Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
SRH vs KKR pitch report: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has emerged as one of the most batting-friendly venues in IPL 2026. So far this season, the ground has hosted four matches, with the surface consistently producing high-scoring contests.
The average first-innings score at the venue stands around 200, reflecting the batting-friendly conditions. Teams batting first have enjoyed moderate success, winning three of the four matches played here in IPL 2026 so far.
The pitch typically offers true bounce and a quick outfield, allowing batters to play attacking strokes with confidence. However, bowlers who rely on variations, particularly slower deliveries and cutters, have also found success during the middle and death overs.
Captains winning the toss may consider batting first and setting a total in excess of 200, which has often proved competitive at this venue.
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium IPL stats and records
- Total IPL matches played: 87
- Matches won batting first: 38
- Matches won chasing: 48
- Matches tied: 1
- No result: 1
- Average first-innings score: 163
- Highest team total: 286/6 (Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals, 2025)
- Lowest team total: 49/10
- Highest successful chase: 246
The venue has gained a reputation for producing high totals in recent seasons, especially during IPL 2024 and IPL 2025, when several matches crossed the 250-run mark.
SRH record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Sunrisers Hyderabad have historically enjoyed strong results at their home ground.
- Matches played: 58
- Matches won: 36
- Matches lost: 21
- No result: 1
Their familiarity with local conditions and strong top-order batting lineup has made them one of the more dominant teams at this venue over the years.
KKR record at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders have had mixed results at the Hyderabad venue across previous IPL seasons.
- Matches played: 18
- Matches won: 8
- Matches lost: 10
- No result: 1
While they have registered several memorable wins here, consistency at this venue has remained a challenge for the Kolkata-based franchise.
SRH vs KKR head-to-head record at Hyderabad
- Matches played: 7
- SRH wins: 3
- KKR wins: 4
Encounters between these two teams at Hyderabad have generally been closely contested, with Kolkata Knight Riders holding a slight advantage in head-to-head results at this venue.
Last IPL match played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
The most recent IPL match played at this venue featured Sunrisers Hyderabad taking on Delhi Capitals earlier in IPL 2026. The home side delivered a strong performance and secured a convincing victory, further reinforcing their confidence at their home ground.
