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 fifty and adding another wicket to wrap up the innings.
SRH finished on 226/8 in 20 overs, setting up a strong total on a batting-friendly Eden Gardens surface.
Sunil Narine kept things under control with a steady over, conceding just nine runs. Heinrich Klaasen found a boundary but KKR managed to contain the scoring rate during this phase.
After 13 overs: SRH 149/4, with Heinrich Klaasen on 20 and Nitish Kumar Reddy on 10.
Anukul Roy tightened the screws with a tidy over and picked up a crucial wicket, dismissing Aniket Verma as KKR continued their comeback with regular strikes.
After 10 overs: SRH 123/4, with Heinrich Klaasen on 4 and Nitish Kumar Reddy on 2.
Blessing Muzarabani turned the game around with a brilliant over, picking up two key wickets. He dismissed Ishan Kishan and then removed the well-set Abhishek Sharma for 48, halting SRH’s momentum after a blazing start.
After 9 overs: SRH 118/3, with Aniket Verma on 1 and Heinrich Klaasen on 1.
Ishan Kishan Departs!
Kartik Tyagi’s second spell also proved costly as Ishan Kishan found his rhythm, smashing three consecutive fours to keep SRH’s momentum intact. KKR struggled to contain the flow of runs.
After 8 overs: SRH 110/1, with Ishan Kishan on 14 and Abhishek Sharma on 47.
Sunil Narine’s second over went for runs as Abhishek Sharma continued his aggressive approach. He struck a four and a six, moving closer to a half-century and keeping the pressure on KKR.
After 7 overs: SRH 98/1, with Abhishek Sharma on 47 and Ishan Kishan on 2.
Head Departs!
Kartik Tyagi provided the much-needed breakthrough for KKR after an expensive start. Travis Head continued his assault with a boundary and a six, but Tyagi struck back to dismiss him for 46, breaking the dangerous opening stand.
After 6 overs: SRH 84/1, with Abhishek Sharma on 34 and Ishan Kishan on 1.
Varun Chakaravarthy was taken apart in his first over as Abhishek Sharma launched a brutal counterattack. He smashed two sixes and three fours, turning the momentum firmly in SRH’s favour.
After 5 overs: SRH 71/0, with Abhishek Sharma blazing away on 33 and Travis Head on 36.
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Sunil Narine pulled things back with a tight over after the early onslaught. He conceded just three runs and even created a chance, but Travis Head survived a dropped opportunity.
After 4 overs: SRH 46/0, with Travis Head on 36 and Abhishek Sharma on 9.
Vaibhav Arora’s second over turned into a nightmare as Travis Head went on a rampage. The left-hander smashed two sixes and two fours, punishing anything in his arc and taking full control of the innings.
After 3 overs: SRH 43/0, with Travis Head racing to 34 and Abhishek Sharma on 8.
Blessing Muzarabani’s first over proved expensive as SRH shifted gears quickly. Travis Head took full advantage of the width on offer, smashing back-to-back boundaries, while Abhishek Sharma finished the over in style with a towering six—the first of the match.
After 2 overs: SRH 22/0, with Travis Head on 14 and Abhishek Sharma on 8.
Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bowl first after winning the toss, and Vaibhav Arora started with a probing opening over. He generated early swing and movement, beating Travis Head a couple of times outside off.
SRH managed to get going towards the end of the over, with Head picking up a boundary off a short delivery. Abhishek Sharma also got off the mark with a single.
After 1 over: SRH 6/0, with Travis Head on 5 and Abhishek Sharma on 1.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma open the innings for Hyderabad. Vaibhav Arora has the new ball for KKR! Let’s play!
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.
KKR have won the toss and opted to field first!
We are moments away from the match!! It’s time for the toss!
Cameron Green was seen bowling at the nets. Will he finally bowl for the Knight Riders and contribute in making their bowling line-up better? Will found out soon…
Orange Army to go all guns blazing!
KKR aim comeback!
Epic battle on cards!
Any doubts over Finn Allen’s impact on his IPL debut were quickly put to rest with a brisk 37 off just 17 balls against MI. The New Zealand batter is currently enjoying a remarkable run of form, leading the charts for most T20 runs in 2026 with 732 from 17 innings, averaging 48.80 at a striking rate of 193.13.
Allen also has special memories at Eden Gardens, where he produced a stunning unbeaten 100 off 33 balls against South Africa in the semi-final of the 2026 T20 World Cup, guiding New Zealand to a rapid chase of 170 in just 12.5 overs. KKR will be hoping he can deliver another match-winning performance at the same venue.
Aniket Verma emerged as one of SRH’s standout performers in IPL 2025, boasting an impressive strike rate of 166.19. Although he endured a modest Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign with just 120 runs in nine innings for Madhya Pradesh, his IPL form appears unaffected, as reflected in his quickfire 43 off 18 balls in the 2026 opener. In a batting line-up filled with explosive hitters, Aniket might not always grab the spotlight, but he remains a vital component among SRH’s power-packed unit.
Carse was unavailable for SRH’s opening match against RCB due to a hand injury. Although scans have ruled out a fracture, he is still doubtful for the clash against KKR. This could allow Payne to retain his place in the side, while a selection call may also need to be made between Malinga and Liam Livingstone for a spot in the playing XII.
Ajinkya Rahane had to leave the field during the KKR vs MI match after experiencing cramps, but he has since recovered and is expected to feature against SRH. No changes are likely to the lineup either, with head coach Abhishek Nayar continuing to show faith in the struggling Varun.
The Eden Gardens pitch has undergone considerable changes over the years. What was once a bowler-friendly surface with variable bounce has been reshaped to suit the high-scoring nature of modern T20 cricket. Thursday’s game is likely to see a batter-friendly track, offering ample opportunities for fours and sixes, and setting the stage for an exciting contest for the spectators.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, C Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (C), K Nitish Kumar Reddy, H Klaasen, Salil Arora, A Verma, Harsh Dubey, David Payne, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat.
Sunrisers Hyderabad will also be looking to claim their first win of the season in this clash. After a loss to defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their opening match, the Ishan Kishan-led side will aim to strengthen their bowling performance while depending on their batting to set or chase a challenging total. With just their second game away from home, careful team selection and tactical planning will be crucial as they look to revive their campaign.
Kolkata Knight Riders will host their first home game of the season and will be keen to secure their opening victory. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, the team comes off a setback against the Mumbai Indians and will be aiming for a stronger showing, especially with their bowling attack.
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all the way from Eden Gardens, Kolkata!
