SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match Preview: Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Playing XI
The Indian Premier League action continues as high flying Sunrisers Hyderabad take on a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in a crucial afternoon clash. With SRH dominating the tournament and KKR looking to salvage their season, this T20 encounter promises massive points for your fantasy contests. Here is your complete guide to building a Fantasy Winning Team.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: 03 May 2026
- Time: 15:30 IST
- Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch all the live action of this IPL fixture on JioHotstar(App + Website) and the Star Sport Channels.
Weather Report
Hyderabad will experience hot and dry conditions during this afternoon match, with temperatures hovering around 39 degrees Celsius. The Rain impact is zero, ensuring a full game. Since this is a day game, the Dew factor will not play any role, making it an even contest between bat and ball across both innings.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is traditionally a batting paradise. The Average score here over the last five matches is a massive 196 runs. When looking at the Pace vs spin dominance, fast bowlers have taken 48 wickets compared to just 18 wickets for the spinners. The Batting vs bowling trend heavily favors the batters, but pacers who bowl cutters into the pitch can be highly effective in the afternoon heat.
Fantasy Takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pacers to maximize your points in the Mega Leagues.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Last 5 matches: W W W W W
- Sunrisers Hyderabad are in phenomenal form, winning five on the trot with massive totals.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Last 5 matches: L L L W W
- Kolkata Knight Riders are having a poor season, struggling with consistency in their bowling attack.
- Head to-head record: 7 wins against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Injured: David Payne, Jack Edwards, Shivam Mavi, Mustafizur Rahman, Harshit Rana, Akash Deep are unavailable.
- Doubtful: None reported.
- Fully fit: All other squad members are available for selection.
Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Salil Arora, Pat Cummins, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Harsh Dubey
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane, Tim Seifert, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi
Key Players to Watch
- Abhishek Sharma: With 425 runs this season, he is in explosive form and loves the flat deck at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
- Cameron Green: A crucial all rounder for Kolkata Knight Riders, contributing with both bat and ball in pressure situations.
- Ishan Kishan: Has amassed 312 runs and provides excellent value behind the stumps.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- Abhishek Sharma
- Cameron Green
- Ishan Kishan
Mega League Differential Picks
- Eshan Malinga: A massive differential who has picked up 15 wickets this season but flies under the radar.
- Rinku Singh: Can score rapid runs in the death overs, making him a great risk reward pick for your Dream11 Prediction setups.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Given their unstoppable momentum and home advantage, Sunrisers Hyderabad are the clear favorites to win this match against a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders side.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 SRH vs KKR players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs RCB | 28 Mar - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | 201/9 (20.0) | 203/4 (15.4) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 26 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs SRH | 11 Apr - 03:30 PM | New Chandigarh | PBKS | 219/6 (20.0) | 223/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RR | 13 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | RR | 216/6 (20.0) | 159/10 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 57 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| RR vs SRH | 25 Apr - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | SRH | 228/6 (20.0) | 229/5 (18.3) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 9 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs SRH | 29 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 243/5 (20.0) | 249/4 (18.4) | SRH SRH won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| SRH vs GT | 12 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | SRH | 168/5 (20.0) | 86/10 (14.5) | GT GT won by 82 runs | ||
| CSK vs SRH | 18 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 180/7 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RCB | 22 May - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 255/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 55 runs |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs KKR | 29 Mar - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 220/4 (20.0) | 224/4 (19.1) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs SRH | 02 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 226/8 (20.0) | 161/10 (16.0) | SRH SRH won by 65 runs | ||
| PBKS vs KKR | 06 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 25/2 (3.4) | No result | |||
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs KKR | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR | 192/5 (20.0) | 160/7 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 32 runs | ||
| GT vs KKR | 17 Apr - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | KKR | 180/10 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.4) | GT GT won by 5 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RR | 19 Apr - 03:30 PM | Kolkata | RR | 155/9 (20.0) | 161/6 (19.4) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining) | ||
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs RCB | 13 May - 08:45 PM | Raipur | RCB | 192/4 (20.0) | 194/4 (19.1) | RCB RCB won by 6 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| KKR vs GT | 16 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | GT | 247/2 (20.0) | 218/4 (20.0) | KKR KKR won by 29 runs | ||
| KKR vs MI | 20 May - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | KKR | 147/8 (20.0) | 148/6 (18.5) | KKR KKR won by 4 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs RR | 13 Apr - 07:30 PM | RR | 216/6 (20.0) | 159/10 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 57 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| SRH vs KKR | 03 May - 03:30 PM | SRH | 165/10 (19.0) | 169/3 (18.2) | KKR KKR won by 7 wickets (with 10 balls remaining) | ||
| SRH vs PBKS | 06 May - 07:30 PM | PBKS | 235/4 (20.0) | 202/7 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 33 runs | ||
| SRH vs RCB | 22 May - 07:30 PM | SRH | 255/4 (20.0) | 200/4 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 55 runs |





