Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will look to stop Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) when they travel to Hyderabad and play them in the Indian Premier League on Sunday, May 3. The home team have become one of the most fearsome units in the tournament, with their ability to bat deep and chase down any total. They showed that with their recent 200+ chases against Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, and KKR will be watching closely. At home, SRH become all the more dangerous since the pitch supports their free-flowing stroke-making. KKR’s bowling unit will be looking to make a lot of changes and variations in this fixture.
Predicted Teams
SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Pat Cummins (c), Shivang Kumar, Sakib Hussain, Praful Hinge, Eshan Malinga.
KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Tim Seifert (wk), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Key Players
Ishan Kishan (SRH): Although he has gone back to being a regular member of the side now, Ishan Kishan was SRH’s captain till the time Pat Cummins recovered from injury. The southpaw has been on fire this season. He played a vital role in their chase against Rajasthan Royals. Although he missed out against Mumbai Indians, Kishan remains a major threat owing to his ability to deal with the short ball effectively.
Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): If there is one bowler whom KKR can count upon to deliver against SRH, it is Varun Chakaravarthy. The mystery spinner, who is renowned for taking the new ball, can fox the SRH batters by using his variations and by pitching it at a length that is not easy for them to hit. Chakaravarthy is handy during the middle overs as well, and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane will have to use him wisely.
Match Prediction
SRH should win. They are currently ranked third in the table, having won six out of the nine matches they have played. KKR, on the other hand, languish near the bottom half of the standings – in the eighth spot. The visitors have won just two games so far this season. SRH will enjoy the placidity of the surface in Hyderabad, led by Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Travis Head. Even the balance in their squad has grown manifold since Cummins’ return.
Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings – Preview Of The Indian Premier League Encounter (03.05.2026)
Gujarat Titans (GT) host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3. At the time of writing, GT are ranked fifth in the league table while PBKS are first in the standings. The visiting side have lost just once this season, and this makes them one of the contenders for winning the title. PBKS’ batting unit has surprised every team in this competition, ensuring that bowlers have ducked for cover, especially inside the powerplay. GT, meanwhile, appear well-balanced, especially in their bowling unit.
Predicted Teams
GT: Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Washington Sundar, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Arshad Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Manav Suthar.
PBKS: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Suryansh Shedge, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Key Players
Sai Sudharsan (GT): Opener Sai Sudharsan is a free-flowing player who does not like to stay quiet for too long. The southpaw gets into good positions and appears to have a lot of time before playing any shot. Sudharsan has a good mix of rotating the strike as well as hitting the ball in the air, which makes him very dangerous inside the power play. However, he also has the ability to drop anchor and bat throughout the innings.
Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Marcus Stoinis grabbed his opportunity with both hands with a bludgeoning half-century against Rajasthan Royals, and more will be expected of him. The Australian is an excellent all-rounder who fits into the T20 mould perfectly. With the bat in hand, Stoinis is a big threat lower down the order when it comes to finishing innings. With the ball, the Victorian is known for his expertise on slower deliveries and cutters.
Match Prediction
PBKS are the favourites to win. They have a dangerous batting unit, led by Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh at the top of the order, followed by Cooper Connolly and Shreyas Iyer. Even all-rounder Stoinis has proved to be dangerous lower down the order. No side has been able to stop the PBKS juggernaut, especially while they are batting. The only way GT can aim to prevent a complete massacre is if they mix their deliveries up and use a lot of slower balls.
