IPL 2026: KKR Set to Face SRH in Crucial Match at Eden Gardens
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Match Overview
Match Details: The Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, will clash with the Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan, in the sixth match of IPL 2026. This exciting encounter is set to take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. After suffering a defeat against the Mumbai Indians in their opening match, KKR is eager to secure their first win. Meanwhile, SRH also seeks redemption following their loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets in their season opener.
Match Prediction: KKR vs SRH
Win Prediction for KKR vs SRH
Kolkata Knight Riders are favored to win against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground. Historically, KKR has triumphed in 20 out of the 30 encounters between these two teams, establishing them as strong contenders for victory.
Pitch Conditions at Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is anticipated to favor batsmen, with the team winning the toss likely to choose to bowl first. The outfield is known for its speed, making it challenging for the team batting first to defend a total. Although rain was reported the day before the match, clear weather is expected on match day.
Match Timing and Broadcast Information
Match Timing: The IPL 2026 match 6 between KKR and SRH is scheduled for Thursday, April 2, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will occur at 7:00 PM IST, thirty minutes prior to the match's commencement.
Broadcast Details: Fans can catch the live telecast of the match on the Star Sports Network and stream it on the JioHotstar app.
Team Squads
KKR Full Squad: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Tim Seifert(w), Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Umran Malik, Rahul Tripathi, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rachin Ravindra, Blessing Muzarabani, Navdeep Saini, Prashant Solanki, Daksh Kamra, Sarthak Ranjan, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey.
SRH Full Squad: Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Liam Livingstone, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Brydon Carse, Harsh Dubey, Aniket Verma, Smaran Ravichandran, Salil Arora, Jaydev Unadkat, Shivam Mavi, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga, Sakib Hussain, and newcomer David Payne.