SRH Predicted Playing 11 and Impact Player Options vs KKR for Match 6 of IPL 2026 ft. Liam Livingstone & Travis Head

The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to compete against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the sixth match of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 2.

SRH enters this match following a significant defeat to the defending champions, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Their bowling lineup is currently under pressure, prompting considerations for changes despite only having played one league stage match so far.

The SRH squad for IPL 2026 includes: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Liam Livingstone, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Brydon Carse, Eshan Malinga, David Payne, Aniket Verma, Smaran R, Zeeshan Ansari, Harsh Dubey, Salil Arora (wk), Shivang Kumar, Amit Kumar, Krains Fuletra, Sakib Hussain, Onkar Tarmale, and Praful Hinge.

Here is a predicted playing XI for SRH, along with potential impact player options for their IPL 2026 match against KKR.

Openers: Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head are expected to open the batting for SRH. They will need to handle Vaibhav Arora’s swing to exploit the other fast bowlers in KKR’s lineup.

Middle Order: Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Liam Livingstone

Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen are set to play crucial roles in the top four. Klaasen’s encounters with Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy could be decisive. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Aniket Verma are also important players in this lineup.

Previously, Liam Livingstone was left out in favor of an additional bowler, but that decision did not yield positive results. The Englishman is a key player and should feature in the Kolkata match.

Lower Order: Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga

Potential changes in the pace attack are being considered. Although David Payne took a couple of wickets, he was expensive, as was Eshan Malinga. SRH may need to decide between them for the KKR match.

Despite conceding runs, Harshal Patel and Jaydev Unadkat are likely to keep their spots. Harsh Dubey offers balance to the side and should continue to be included.

Impact Player Options: Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Zeeshan Ansari

SRH has several impact player options. A domestic pace option is unlikely due to Reddy’s presence with the new ball, so spinners and batters could be prioritized.

Shivang Kumar is highly regarded and might be introduced against a KKR team not known for its prowess against spin. Salil Arora is another possibility, though the inclusion of Livingstone could see him remain on the bench.

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Edited by Sai Krishna