IPL 2026: SRH vs KKR | Match 45 Update (May 3, 2026)

In the second leg of “Revenge Week,” Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. After winning the toss and opting to bat, SRH posted a competitive but restricted total of 165, which KKR is currently chasing with significant intent.

First Innings: The “Head” Start and Spin Recovery

Sunrisers’ innings was a tale of two halves. While the openers threatened to take the game away early, KKR’s mystery spinners dragged the contest back into balance.

• Travis Head’s Blitz: The Australian opener continued his blistering form, smashing 61 off just 28 balls (9 fours, 3 sixes). At one point, SRH looked poised for a 200+ total.

• The Milestone Man: Sunil Narine turned the tide by becoming only the third bowler in IPL history to reach 200 wickets, following Yuzvendra Chahal and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. He finished with figures of 2/31.

• Varun Chakaravarthy’s Web: The mystery spinner was the pick of the bowlers, ripping through the middle order to finish with 3/36, ensuring SRH was bowled out for 165 in 19 overs.

Second Innings: KKR’s Aggressive Response

As of the latest updates, KKR has begun the chase with clinical aggression, led by their top order.

• Fiery Finn Allen: The Kiwi opener provided a whirlwind start, scoring 29 off 13 balls (including two massive sixes) before being dismissed by SRH skipper Pat Cummins.

• Steady Progress: Following Allen’s departure, Ajinkya Rahane (26)* and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (17)* have stabilized the chase.

• Live Equation: KKR currently stands at 78/1 in 6.5 overs, requiring 88 runs from 13.1 overs to win. Their win probability is currently estimated at over 96%.

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