Srh vs kkr

By Vikram Nair / 03.05.2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Kolkata Knight Riders at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 3, 2026. SRH is on a five-match winning streak and can secure a playoff spot with a victory. KKR must win to stay in contention for the playoffs.

SRH has won their last five matches in IPL 2026. A win can take them to the top of the points table. Currently, SRH is placed third with twelve points from nine matches. In contrast, KKR has won their last two matches after a difficult start to the season.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium is known for being a good venue for batsmen. The match is expected to be a high-scoring encounter, with predictions suggesting runs between 195-205 if KKR bats first.

Key statistics:

• SRH has won five consecutive matches this season.
• KKR needs to win all remaining matches to secure playoff qualification.
• SRH leads the head-to-head record against KKR with 11 wins out of 31 matches.

Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR and emphasized the importance of this match: “It’s a must-win clash for the Ajinkya Rahane-led side, who have to win all of their remaining matches to secure a berth in the playoffs.” Meanwhile, SRH’s consistency has been notable this season.

Kolkata Knight Riders hold a historical advantage with twenty wins in their previous encounters against SRH. Yet they must perform exceptionally well to claim victory in Hyderabad. The outcome will significantly impact both teams’ aspirations for IPL 2026 playoffs.