In the 45th match of the IPL 2026, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered an impressive performance in their last match, securing a comfortable 6-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians. Batting first, the Mumbai Indians set a massive target of 243 runs. In reply, Sunrisers chased it down in just 18.4 overs, thanks to a brilliant start from their top order. Travis Head smashed 76 runs off only 30 balls, while Heinrich Klaasen supported well with a solid 65. With the ball, Praful Hinge was the standout bowler, taking 2 wickets for 54 runs in his four overs, while Nitish Reddy, Sakib Hussain, and Eshan Malinga contributed with a wicket each.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders also had a thrilling outing in their previous game, clinching victory in a super over against Lucknow Super Giants. Kolkata posted 155 runs while batting first, and Lucknow managed to match the total, forcing the game into a super over. However, Lucknow faltered under pressure, scoring just 1 run, allowing Kolkata to seal the win comfortably.

Despite a shaky start from the top order, Rinku Singh played a crucial innings of 83 off 51 balls, with Cameron Green adding a quick 34 from 21 deliveries. With the ball, Vaibhav Arora impressed with figures of 2 for 24, while Varun Chakravarthy also claimed two wickets. Sunil Narine’s exceptional performance in the super over ultimately secured the victory for Kolkata.

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The pitch at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad is generally batting-friendly, featuring a quick outfield that allows runs to come easily. It offers consistent bounce, making it ideal for high-scoring and competitive T20 matches. Although it largely benefits batters, the surface tends to slow down over time, bringing spinners into play as the game progresses. Teams chasing have enjoyed more success at this venue, and the average first-innings score is around 175 runs.

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