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thebalanced.newsIPL 2026 Match 45: Sunrisers Hyderabad Host Kolkata Knight Riders in Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will host Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2026 Match 45 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on May 3. SRH, led by Pat Cummins, are on a five-match winning streak and sit third with six wins from nine games, boasting strong batting performances from Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Travis Head. KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane, have struggled early but won their last two matches and may include Matheesha Pathirana on debut. The match starts at 3:30 PM IST, broadcast live on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar.
Political Bias
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Sentiment
67%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 39 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%
The article group predominantly focuses on sports coverage without political framing. Sources present factual updates on team form, player availability, and match details, reflecting neutral sports journalism. Perspectives include team management, player performance, and expert predictions, with no evident political bias or ideological influence.
Sentiment — Positive (67/100)
The overall tone across the articles is positive and anticipatory, highlighting SRH's strong form and KKR's recent resurgence. Coverage emphasizes competitive aspects and player contributions without sensationalism. While acknowledging KKR's early struggles, the sentiment remains balanced, focusing on the upcoming match's excitement and stakes.
How 15 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
Coverage timeline
firstpost broke this story on 3 May, 06:51 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1firstpost3 May, 06:51 amSRH vs KKR Match Prediction: Who will win today's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2firstpost3 May, 07:26 amSRH vs KKR Playing 11 LIVE Updates, IPL 2026: Pathirana in spotlight ahead of anticipated KKR debut
- 3oneindia3 May, 07:36 amIPL 2026 SRH vs KKR: Hyderabad Police Issue Traffic Curbs, Alternate Routes Suggested For Uppal Stadium Match
- 4httpswwwoutlookindiacom3 May, 07:40 amSRH Vs KKR LIVE Score, IPL 2026: Reviving Knight Riders Face Massive Orange Roadblock In Hyderabad Outlook India
- 5moneycontrol3 May, 08:09 amSRH vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad look to strengthen position in Top 4 territory Moneycontrol News
- 6news183 May, 08:10 amSRH vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad Host Kolkata Knight Riders
- 7hindustantimes3 May, 08:10 amSRH vs KKR LIVE Score, IPL 2026: SRH's batting firepower meets KKR's revival push
- 8businessstandard3 May, 08:44 amSRH vs KKR LIVE SCORE UPDATES IPL 2026: Must win encounter for KKR; toss at 3 PM IST
- 9economictimes3 May, 08:55 amSRH vs KKR weather update: Check Hyderabad temperature, rain forecast and match conditions
- 10mint3 May, 09:11 amSRH vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2026: Knight Riders await Sunrisers test in Hyderabad; will Matheesha Pathirana make cut? Mint
Lens Score breakdown
28/100
Public interest8/100
Coverage gap90%
Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.
Story context
- Category
- Sports
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Sources analysed
- 39
- Last analysed
- 3 May 2026
- Key entities
- Sunrisers HyderabadKolkata Knight RidersPat CumminsRajiv Gandhi International Cricket StadiumHeinrich KlaasenRinku Singh (cricketer)HyderabadIshan KishanTravis HeadAbhishek Sharma (cricketer, born 2000)Bowling (cricket)Batting (cricket)
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