The 45th match of Indian Premier League 2026 was full of excitement as Kolkata Knight Riders took on Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 3 May 2026 and it offered yet another entertaining action-filled encounter for the fans.
This match was played in an attacking manner by both teams throughout the whole of it. Travis Head’s explosion with the bat saw Sunrisers Hyderabad off to a quick start, but some expert control in Honckong-like conditions during the chase by Kolkata Knight Riders ultimately saw them through comfortable winners by 7 wickets.
It was a game that featured aggressive batting, key partnerships, disciplined bowling and some good pieces of fielding. The high-scoring IPL match had several sixes, boundaries, and turning points in store for fans.
Chasing the target of 166 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders reached home in just 18.2 overs, maintaining their winning streak in the tournament.
Match Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | SRH vs KKR – 45th Match |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 3 May 2026 |
| Venue | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad |
| Toss | Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and opted to bat |
| Result | Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets |
| Umpires | Jayaraman Madanagopal, Abhijeet Bengeri |
| Third Umpire | Ulhas Gandhe |
| Match Referee | Iqbal Siddiqui |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings – 165 All Out in 19 Overs
An ultra-aggressive start here from Sunrisers Hyderabad. Travis Head too settled in after a slow start, hitting the gas on the fast bowlers as Abhishek Sharma looked positive through the powerplay.
LAST OVER: Abhishek Sharma scores 15 runs off the last over with a takedown, finally getting dismissed by Kartik Tyagi. Travis Head batted fiercely on until he was dismissed, scoring one of the best innings of the match.
Travis Head scored an explosive 61 off just 28 balls. He smashed nine fours and three sixes during his innings. He hammered the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers, allowing Sunrisers Hyderabad to cruise past 100 runs in no time.
The role of Ishan Kishan was also crucial in the middle overs. He scored 42 runs off just 29 balls and added important partnerships of 30 with Travis Head and then another with Heinrich Klaasen.
However, the fall of Travis Head brought even worse for Sunrisers Hyderabad as they started losing wickets at regular intervals. Klaasen ended with 11, Smaran Ravichandran and Aniket Verma did not help.
Captain Pat Cummins attempted a late-order cameo, hitting 10 off 8 upon his return to the group. At the death, Harshal Patel also bludgeoned 6 runs.
The Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers finished the last overs excellently and bundled Sunrisers Hyderabad out for just 165 runs (19 overs).
Sunrisers Hyderabad Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 15 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Travis Head | 61 | 28 | 9 | 3 | 217.86 |
| Ishan Kishan | 42 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 144.83 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 11 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Smaran Ravichandran | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Aniket Verma | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 75.00 |
| Salil Arora | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Pat Cummins | 10 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 125.00 |
| Shivang Kumar | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Harshal Patel | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 120.00 |
| Eshan Malinga | 2* | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
Extras: 5
Total: 165 All Out in 19 Overs
Kolkata Knight Riders Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 31 | 2 | 7.80 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 3 | 25 | 1 | 8.30 |
| Kartik Tyagi | 4 | 30 | 2 | 7.50 |
| Cameron Green | 3 | 34 | 1 | 11.30 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 36 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Anukul Roy | 1 | 8 | 1 | 8.00 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 44-1 | 3.4 |
| Travis Head | 105-2 | 8.6 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 117-3 | 10.4 |
| Smaran Ravichandran | 122-4 | 11.3 |
| Aniket Verma | 135-5 | 13.4 |
| Salil Arora | 139-6 | 15.1 |
| Ishan Kishan | 148-7 | 15.6 |
| Pat Cummins | 156-8 | 16.6 |
| Shivang Kumar | 156-9 | 17.1 |
| Harshal Patel | 165-10 | 18.6 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Chase – Smart and Controlled Batting
Kolkata Knight Riders began their chase with an aggressive purple tinge to it. Finn Allen started the assault on the bowlers straight from the first ball and provided his team a rapid start in the powerplay overs.
Finn Allen- 29 runs off 13 balls (3 fours, 2 sixes) His knock played an integral part in keeping up the required run rate for KKR at the start of their innings.
The captain Ajinkya Rahane played a cool and composed inning. He batted sensibly and scored 43 runs from 36 balls.
Angkrshha Raghuvanshi was the top scorer for Kolkata Knight Riders. He scored 59 runs from 47 balls in a mature innings and coped with the pressure very well.
Rahane, along with Angkrish then formed a magnificent stand that nearly ended the match for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Their partnership kept the team in command throughout the middle overs.
Rinku Singh then took upon his natural attacking game to end with 22 runs in 11 balls. He remained not out along with Cameron Green.
Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target in 18.2 overs and won the match by a comfortable margin of 7 wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | 43 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 119.44 |
| Finn Allen | 29 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 223.08 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 59 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 125.53 |
| Rinku Singh | 22* | 11 | 2 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Cameron Green | 3* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
Extras: 13
Total: 169/3 in 18.2 Overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Pat Cummins | 4 | 47 | 1 | 11.80 |
| Eshan Malinga | 3.2 | 42 | 0 | 12.60 |
| Shivang Kumar | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.80 |
| Harshal Patel | 2 | 17 | 0 | 8.50 |
| Sakib Hussain | 3 | 17 | 1 | 5.70 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | 49-1 | 3.6 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 133-2 | 14.6 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 151-3 | 16.4 |
Important Moments of the Match
Travis Head’s attacking approach in Australia’s first innings was one of the high points of the match. Almost everybody who bowled there was targeted by him, and then he was excellent with giving Sunrisers Hyderabad an amazing start.
There were also many moments India had to praise themselves over, one such moment being the two key middle-order wickets taken by Varun Chakaravarthy that limited Sunrisers Hyderabad from reaching a bigger total.
Finn Allen’s assault at the start of the innings eased some pressure on a middle order muscle engorged in tension during the chase. His rapid boundaries shifted the momentum towards Kolkata Knight Riders.
A majority of the chase was contributed through the partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. They played it carefully through the innings without taking any risks.
Kolkata Knight Riders breezed through the chase as Rinku Singh hammered some big shots in the final overs.
Best Performers of the Match
Best Batter
Kolkata Knight Riders turned the tides around thanks to a match-winning innings of Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59)
Best Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 0 off 2 overs) was also good with the ball.
Most Explosive Innings
The match’s best strike rate belongs to Travis Head in a breathtaking knock of 61 from just 28 balls.
Match Summary
Scorecard: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders On the face of it, both teams played runscoring cricket. On a day when scoring was tough during uncomfortable cold conditions, Kolkata held the edge, outperforming Hyderabad in terms of carrying pressure through successful chases.
All credit to the early flourish by Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, but regular middle-over wickets prevented Sunrisers Hyderabad from accumulating what could have been a much larger total.
Kolkata Knight Riders chased courageously. I—Teamwork: Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh made valuable contributions to the team and clinched another hard-fought IPL 2026 victory.
It was a contest filled with boundaries, wickets and moments galore that made for an entertaining clash for the Hyderabad crowd.
FAQs
Q1. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (3 May 2026)—SERAL 2023
Answer: The Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets.
Q2. Where was the match played?
Answer: The venue of the match is Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.
Q3. Who was the highest run scorer of the match?
Answer: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head 61.
Q4. Which player scored the most runs for Kolkata Knight Riders?
Answer: Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 59 runs.
Q5. What was the run scored by Ishan Kishan?
Answer: From the bats of Ishan Kishan who made 42 in 29 balls
