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KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Today Match, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard, SRH बनाम KKR Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a strong 226/8 in 20 overs after a blazing start at Eden Gardens. Travis Head (46 off 21) and Abhishek Sharma (48 off 21) powered SRH to 84/1 in the powerplay. KKR fought back through Blessing Muzarabani (4 wickets) and Anukul Roy, reducing SRH to 123/4. However, Heinrich Klaasen (52) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (39) rebuilt the innings and added late momentum. Despite wickets at the death, SRH finished with a commanding total, setting up a challenging chase for KKR. Stay tuned for KKR vs SRH live score, KKR vs SRH live match updates, key moments, and real-time coverage from this blockbuster KKR vs SRH encounter here on NewsX.
KKR will be playing their opening home game of the season and will be eager to get their first win on the board. The team, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, comes into the match after a disappointing loss to the Mumbai Indians and will be looking to improve their performance, particularly with the ball.
Sunrisers Hyderabad also start this game seeking their first victory of the season. They suffered defeat in their opening encounter against the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and will be keen to address issues in their bowling attack while relying on their batting to post or chase a competitive total. With only their second game on the road, team selection and strategy will be key for the Ishan Kishan-led side as they aim to turn their campaign around.
Over the years, the pitch at Eden Gardens has evolved significantly. Once favored the bowlers with its uneven bounce and movement, it has now been transformed to cater to the fast-paced demands of modern T20 cricket. For Thursday’s match, a batting-friendly surface is expected, promising plenty of boundaries and big hits, ensuring an entertaining spectacle for the fans.
KKR got off to a sensational start in the chase, thanks to a blazing assault from Finn Allen. After Ajinkya Rahane took a single off the first ball, Allen went berserk, smashing four boundaries and two sixes in the over.
After 1 over: KKR 25/0, with Finn Allen on 24 and Ajinkya Rahane on 1.
After a steady phase post the early collapse, Sunrisers Hyderabad rebuilt through Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy, who stitched together a crucial partnership to regain momentum. The duo rotated strike well and found boundaries at regular intervals, guiding SRH past the 150-mark. Klaasen accelerated in the death overs, bringing up a fine half-century, while Nitish provided solid support with a quick cameo. The final few overs saw a flurry of boundaries despite KKR striking at intervals, with Vaibhav Arora and Blessing Muzarabani picking up key wickets. Muzarabani finished with an impressive four-wicket haul, removing Klaasen in the final over after his...