SRH vs KKR Live Streaming How to Watch IPL 2026 Match 45 Today Online
Match 45 of IPL 2026 is one of the most lopsided yet most watchable fixtures left in the league stage. Sunrisers Hyderabad, riding a blazing five-match winning streak, host Kolkata Knight Riders at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad today, May 3. Toss at 3:00 PM IST, first ball at 3:30 PM.
SRH are locked into the top three and playing like a team that wants to finish first. KKR, sitting eighth with just two wins from eight completed games, desperately need this one. The stakes could not be more different for both sides.
Where to Watch SRH vs KKR Live Today
For all broadcast and streaming options broken down by country, check the complete IPL 2026 live streaming guide which covers every region from India to the UK to Australia.
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| UK | Sky Sports | Sky Go / Now TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports | Tapmad TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV Online |
| Middle East | Star Sports | JioHotstar |
Match 45 at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs KKR, 45th Match |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Date | May 03, 2026 |
| Toss Time | 3:00 PM IST |
| Match Start | 3:30 PM IST |
| Format | T20, Day/Night |
Form Guide Going Into This Match
SRH come in with five consecutive wins – they are playing some of the most aggressive cricket in this tournament. KKR on the other hand have lost three in a row, with wins in only two of their last five outings.
SRH Recent: W W W W W KKR Recent: L L L W W
That form gap is significant in T20 cricket. SRH have momentum, conditions they know inside out, and a batting lineup that has been tearing attacks apart all season.
Head to Head – SRH vs KKR
The recent H2H has actually favoured KKR historically, but SRH took the most recent meeting convincingly. Check the full SRH vs KKR head to head timeline for the complete record going back through every IPL season.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| Apr 02, 2026 | SRH won by 65 runs |
| May 25, 2025 | SRH won by 110 runs |
| Apr 03, 2025 | KKR won by 80 runs |
| May 26, 2024 | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| May 21, 2024 | KKR won by 8 wickets |
SRH have won the last two meetings by massive margins. KKR will need to find something different today.
Players to Watch
SRH:
- Heinrich Klaasen – 519 runs this season, averaging 74.14 at a strike rate of 171.85. Absolutely devastating in the middle overs.
- Abhishek Sharma – 457 runs at a strike rate of 208.67. One of the most explosive openers in the competition this year.
- Eshan Malinga – 18 wickets from 10 matches with an economy of 9.09. The standout bowler in this SRH attack.
KKR:
- Rinku Singh – 233 runs this season, KKR’s most reliable batter in tough situations.
- Varun Chakravarthy – spin wizard who can bamboozle any lineup on a turning surface.
- Sunil Narine – 9 wickets at an economy of 7.14. If KKR are to defend or restrict, Narine is their biggest weapon.
Points Table Context
SRH sit third with 12 points from 9 games – firmly in playoff contention and pushing for a top-two finish. A win today moves them closer to Qualifier 1. KKR are eighth with just 5 points and are running out of time to save their campaign.
Follow the live IPL 2026 points table to see how this result shifts the standings tonight.
For a closer look at how each team has shaped up going into this fixture, see the SRH squad and fixtures and KKR squad and fixtures pages.
What to Expect
Hyderabad’s surface at Uppal tends to be good for batting early and can grip a bit for spinners as the match goes on. That makes KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine important figures if the pitch plays as expected.
But SRH’s batting is a serious problem for any bowling attack right now. Klaasen and Abhishek at the top can make 200 look like a par score. If KKR’s bowlers go for it early, this match could be over by the 15th over.
Pat Cummins leading SRH will want to set a target that takes the game away from KKR inside the powerplay. For KKR, Ajinkya Rahane as captain will need a tactical masterclass to even stay competitive.
Keep tabs on all the action through the IPL 26 updates section throughout the day.
FAQs
What time does SRH vs KKR start today?
The toss is at 3:00 PM IST and the match begins at 3:30 PM IST on May 3, 2026 at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Where can I watch SRH vs KKR live streaming online?
In India, stream it on JioHotstar. UK viewers can use Sky Go or Now TV. For a full country-by-country breakdown, visit the live streaming guide on ipl2026live.com.
What is the SRH vs KKR head to head record recently?
SRH won the last two meetings by 65 runs (April 2026) and 110 runs (May 2025). Before that, KKR won three in a row including two finals in 2024.
Who are the key players in today’s SRH vs KKR match?
For SRH, watch Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma with the bat, and Eshan Malinga with the ball. For KKR, Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine are the spinners to watch with the ball.
What happens to KKR if they lose today?
A loss would push KKR to 5 points from 9 games, making playoff qualification almost impossible with limited matches remaining. They essentially must win this to keep any hope alive.
