SRH vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders Secure Victory Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

In a thrilling IPL encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious against Sunrisers Hyderabad, successfully chasing down a target of 166 runs. The match, held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, saw standout performances from Travis Head and Ankit Raghuwanshi. Despite a challenging innings from Sunrisers, Kolkata's bowlers excelled, leading to a decisive win. Discover the key moments and player performances that defined this exciting match.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 20:03 IST

Match Summary

SRH vs KKR Live Score Updates: The 45th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League took place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad, featuring Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kolkata Knight Riders. After winning the toss, Sunrisers' captain Pat Cummins opted to bat first. Unfortunately, the Sunrisers struggled and were bowled out for just 165 runs, failing to complete their full 20 overs as they were dismissed in 19 overs. Travis Head was the standout performer for Hyderabad, scoring 61 runs, while Ishan Kishan contributed with 41 runs. Kolkata's bowlers delivered an impressive performance, with Varun Chakravarthy taking the most wickets, claiming 3. Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi also made significant contributions by dismissing 2 batsmen each. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target of 166 runs in just 18.2 overs, losing 3 wickets. Ankit Raghuwanshi played a crucial role, scoring a brilliant half-century.

Playing XI for Both Teams

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Ankit Raghuwanshi, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakravarthy.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins, Shivang Kumar, Harshal Patel, Ishan Malinga.