IPL Stats and Records at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – Complete Guide

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 3 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium for Match 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. 

Currently, SRH is sitting pretty in third place on the points table, boasting six wins out of nine matches. They've been on fire lately, riding a wave of five straight victories, and they'll be looking to keep that winning streak alive as they chase their seventh win of the season. 

On the flip side, KKR finds themselves in eighth place, with only two wins from eight matches. After a tough stretch that saw them lose five games in a row, they managed to bounce back with two hard-fought victories. The three-time champions are eager to build on this momentum and secure their third win of the campaign. 

The Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has transformed into a more balanced venue in recent seasons, shedding its old reputation of heavily favoring teams that bat first. The pitch now tends to be flatter, especially during the first innings, providing true bounce and good carry.

This allows batters to play their shots with confidence, making stroke play feel relatively easy early on. However, as the game goes on, the pitch often slows down, introducing spongy bounce that can make timing tricky and force batters to rethink their strategies.