SRH vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2026 Match 45: Scorecard & Stats | KKR Won By 7 Wkts

Match Overview

• Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• Tournament: Indian Premier League 2026
• Match: 45th Match
• Date & Time: 3 May 2026, 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets

Match Summary

What a dramatic match! Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pulled off a stunning comeback win by 7 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 45th match of the Tata IPL 2026. The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad on Sunday afternoon.

SRH will bat first after a blistering start from Travis Head and will look set for a big score. But KKR’s spinners completely turned the match around in the middle overs. SRH fell badly and were all out for just 165 runs. KKR then chased it down with 1.4 overs to spare thanks to Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s calm and confident half-century.

The win also snaps SRH’s impressive five-match winning streak. For KKR, this is their third consecutive win – and it keeps their playoff hopes alive!

Toss Result

SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to bat first. This seems like a good decision at first. But cricket has a funny way of changing things quickly.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings — 165 All Out (19 Overs)

SRH start the match with a bang. Travis Head bowls a powerful spell from the very first ball. He pushes the KKR pace bowlers to the ground and scores 61 runs in just 28 balls. He hits 9 fours and 3 sixes in a short innings. The audience loves every bit of it.

Ishan Kishan also joins the party and scores 42 runs in 29 balls. SRH scores 105 runs in just the 9th over and loses just 1 wicket. At this point, everyone thinks SRH is heading towards 200 or more runs.

But then something amazing happens. KKR’s spinners come in and change everything.

Varun Chakravarthy is the match winner with the ball. He reads the dry afternoon pitch perfectly and spins his way through the SRH batting lineup. He takes 3 wickets for 36 runs. Sunil Narine bowls with great control and adds 2 wickets for 31 runs. Kartik Tyagi then cleans up the bowling by taking 2 more wickets for 30 runs.

After Head and Kishan got out, SRH’s innings completely collapsed. They lost 9 wickets for just 60 runs – one of the worst collapses of IPL 2026. The entire team was all out for 165 runs in 19 overs. From 105/1, they were all out for 165 runs. KKR’s fielding is also superb during this phase. Rovman Powell takes a wonderful one-handed catch on the boundary that forces everyone to stand up.

SRH Batting Scorecard (Key Performers)

KKR Bowling Figures

Kolkata Knight Riders Chase — 169/3 (18.2 Overs)

KKR started their chase at full speed. Opener Finn Allen, a big hitting batsman, scored 29 runs in just 13 balls. He hit 3 fours and 2 sixes in the powerplay and put SRH under immediate pressure. Allen’s aggressive start means that KKR are never afraid to chase the target.

After Allen’s dismissal, captain Ajinkya Rahane and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi take over. Both of them play very calm and smart cricket. Rahane scores 43 runs in 36 balls and keeps the scoreboard moving without taking any major risks. He hits young SRH bowler Saqib Hussain.

But the real star of the chase is Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The young batsman is absolutely brilliant. He plays 47 balls and scores 59 runs – an almost flawless innings. He hits 5 fours and 2 sixes and ensures that KKR’s run rate is always under control. Shivang Kumar eventually gets him out, but by then the match is over.

Rinku Singh finally comes in and finishes the game in style. He scores an unbeaten 22 off just 11 balls with the help of 2 fours and 1 six to give KKR the win. Cameron Green also remained unbeaten on 3 runs.

KKR win with 10 balls to spare. There is a commotion in the dressing room!

KKR Batting Scorecard (Key Performers)

SRH Bowling Figures

SRH vs KKR — Head to Head (IPL)

Note: KKR lead the head-to-head record against SRH in IPL. This win helps KKR keep their playoff hopes alive, while SRH still sit comfortably in 3rd place on the points table despite the loss.

SRH vs KKR — Squad List

Pitch Report — Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal

Team Analysis

Sunrisers Hyderabad

SRH show two very different faces in this match. In the first 9 overs, they are brilliant. Travis Head is unbeaten at the top. But after he and Kishan went, nothing worked. Their middle order collapsed surprisingly, losing 9 wickets for just 60 runs.

This is a big warning for SRH. His team is still third on the points table with 12 points, and Pat Cummins will use this collapse as a lesson. The middle order needs to step up and handle the spin bowling better. Their five-match winning streak is over, but they still have a lot to play for in the remaining matches.

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR will enter this match in 8th place with just 5 points. This is a must-win game for them, and they are responding like champions. Their spin bowling scheme is perfect for the dry afternoon pitch. Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine bowl like a dream team.

While chasing, KKR shows excellent balance. Finn Allen attacks early, Rahane plays wisely in the middle, and Raghuvanshi patiently anchors it. Rinku Singh seals it with his usual finishing power. This is KKR’s third consecutive victory – a big momentum shift that keeps their playoff dream alive. Every point matters for them now.

Key Stats and Milestones — Match 45

• Travis Head scored 61 runs off 28 balls – one of the fastest half-centuries of IPL 2026
• Varun Chakraborty took 3 wickets and was the key player in SRH’s spectacular collapse
• SRH lost 9 wickets for just 60 runs – a dramatic middle-order and lower-order collapse
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored a brilliant 59 runs off 47 balls – his best IPL innings this season
• KKR registered their third consecutive win and jumped up the IPL 2026 points table
• SRH’s five-match winning streak ended
• Rovman Powell took a stunning one-handed catch on the boundary – one of the best of the season
• KKR won the match with 10 balls to spare – a very comfortable end

Cricbites Match Insight

KKR come into Hyderabad on the backfoot and leave with full points. Their spinners – Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine – are too clever for SRH’s middle order on this dry pitch. While chasing, Angkrish Raghuvanshi shows the world why KKR paid big money for him. This is the best time of team cricket. KKR now have real playoff momentum. SRH, though still in third place, urgently need to improve their middle order before the knockouts come.

Cricbites Match Prediction Is Wrong [KKR Won By 7 Wkts]

Final Thoughts

This match is in two parts. SRH’s first half is brilliant – Travis Head bowls a spell that no one can stop. But in cricket, you don’t just need 9 overs, you need 20 overs. The moment KKR’s spinners get the ball on a dry, turning pitch, the match changes completely.

KKR deserved every bit of this win. They bowled with a clear plan, fielded with energy and passion, and then batted with great teamwork in the chase. Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the inventor of the match – young, calm and full of quality.

For SRH, the lesson is clear. Top-order century partnerships mean nothing if the middle order can’t support it. Pat Cummins and the team will go back to the drawing board. They still have a lot of cricket left in them in IPL 2026, and their strong top order could be back. But this slump will be in their memory for a while.

Cricket always surprises you. That’s why we like it.

Disclaimer

All match data and statistics provided in this article are based on the official IPL 2026 records of Match 45 played on 3 May 2026. Cricket always brings new surprises – that’s the beauty of this amazing game. Visit Cricbites for more IPL 2026 scorecards, highlights and match analysis.

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FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who will win SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 45?

Kolkata Knight Riders won the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets.

Q2. Who is the top scorer in SRH vs KKR Match 45?

For SRH, Travis Head scored the most runs by scoring 61 runs in 28 balls. For KKR, Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 59 runs in 47 balls.

Q3. Who takes the most wickets in SRH vs KKR Match 45?

Varun Chakravarthy is the best bowler with 3 wickets in 36 runs.

Q4. Where will SRH vs KKR Match 45 be played?

This match will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.

Q5. When will SRH vs KKR Match 45 be played?

This match will be played on 3 May 2026 at 3:30 PM IST.

Q6. How much will SRH score in Match 45?

Sunrisers Hyderabad were all out for 165 in 19 overs.

Q7. Does KKR’s win keep them in the playoff race?

Yes! This is KKR’s third consecutive win and it gives them a big lifeline in the IPL 2026 playoff race.

Q8. Who completes the chase for KKR?

Rinku Singh sealed the win for KKR by scoring an unbeaten 22 off 11 balls with 10 balls remaining.