SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - IPL 2026, Match 45

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 45 of IPL 2026 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on May 3. Sunrisers Hyderabad are in excellent form, having won five consecutive matches, and currently sit third on the points table with 12 points. In their previous game, they chased down a massive target of 244 against the Mumbai Indians in just 18.4 overs.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have climbed to eighth place after back-to-back wins. They had a slow start to the season, losing five of their first six matches, but close victories against the Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants have improved their position in the IPL points table.

With some of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL on both sides, the match is expected to be a tightly contested one. Let's have a look at the SRH vs KKR Dream11 prediction, which will give you the valuable fantasy tips.

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Details

SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team Today Stats

• Hyderabad opening batsman Travis Head looked in excellent touch in the last match and smashed 76 runs off 30 balls.
• Young pacer Praful Hinge was the team's leading wicket-taker in the previous match against Mumbai Indians, taking two wickets.
• Kolkata star batter Rinku Singh played an outstanding knock in the last match, scoring 83 runs off 51 balls and helping his team to post a competitive total.
• Indian spinner Varun Chakaravarthy is one of the best bowlers in IPL. He impressed with the ball in the last match, taking two wickets at an economy rate of 8.2 and successfully defended the target.

Record of Chasing Teams at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

In IPL 2026, four matches have been played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, with three matches won by the team defending the target while just one match was won by the chasing team. Considering this trend, Pat Cummins, captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, is likely to win the toss and opt to bat first, according to the SRH vs KKR Dream11 team prediction.

SRH vs CSK Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers

• SRH opener Abhishek Sharma has been in outstanding form for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 425 runs in nine innings, while Rinku Singh leads the batting charts for Kolkata Knight Riders with 215 runs.
• With the ball, Eshan Malinga and Kartik Tyagi have been the standout performers, picking up 15 and nine wickets respectively.

SRH vs KKR Captain & Vice Captain Choices

Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen are excellent captaincy options, while Cameron Green and Rinku Singh make strong choices for the vice-captaincy for the Dream11 Prediction of this game.

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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match

Keepers: H Klaasen, I Kishan
Batters: A Sharma, T Head, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: S Narine, C Green
Bowlers: P Cummins, V Chakaravarthy, E Malinga, S Hussain

Best Dream11 Team Today

Keepers: H Klaasen, A Raghuvanshi
Batters: T Head, Rinku Singh, A Rahane
All-rounders: N Reddy, C Green
Bowlers: P Cummins, K Tyagi, E Malinga, S Hussain

Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the SRH vs KKR match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.

SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 45) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid

• Anukul Roy's golden duck in his last match against the Lucknow Super Giants indicates that he may not be a suitable choice for your fantasy team.
• Avoid selecting Tim Seifert for this SRH vs KKR Dream11 prediction today match, as there are better players available in the wicket-keeper section.

SRH vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium

• Hot and dry conditions are forecasted in Hyderabad, with plenty of sunshine through the afternoon and temperatures hovering in the mid-to-high 35°C range.
• At the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, the surface is generally flat and hard, providing true bounce and ideal conditions for stroke play.

SRH vs KKR H2H Records

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 31 times in the IPL. As per the KKR vs SRH H2H record, Knight Riders are way ahead of the Sunrisers at the moment.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.