SRH defeat KKR by 65 runs in IPL 2026 match

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs in IPL 2026 clash

SRH post commanding total at Eden Gardens

Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a dominant win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 6 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Batting first, SRH posted a strong total of 226/8 in 20 overs.

The innings was powered by aggressive starts from Travis Head (46 off 21) and Abhishek Sharma (48 off 21), who put pressure on KKR bowlers early. Heinrich Klaasen added stability with a composed 52 off 35 balls, while Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 39 off 24.

Late contributions from Harsh Dubey and Shivang Kumar helped SRH push beyond the 220 mark. Blessing Muzarabani was the standout bowler for KKR, taking four wickets, while Vaibhav Arora picked up two.

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KKR collapses under pressure in chase

Chasing 227, Kolkata Knight Riders struggled to build partnerships and were bowled out for 161 in 16 overs. The team lost wickets at regular intervals despite a quick start from Finn Allen, who scored 28 off just 7 balls.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 52 off 29, while Rinku Singh added 35 runs. However, the middle and lower orders failed to sustain momentum as wickets fell in clusters.

Jaydev Unadkat led the bowling attack for SRH with three wickets, while Eshan Malinga and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up two wickets each.

Key bowling spells seal the match

SRH bowlers maintained control throughout the chase, restricting KKR’s scoring opportunities. The disciplined effort ensured the target was never within reach for the home side.

KKR, who had opted to bowl first after winning the toss, could not capitalize on early breakthroughs. Their bowlers conceded heavily, allowing SRH to build a match-winning total.

Match context and officials

The match was played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, with the game starting at 7:30 PM IST. Saidharshan Veetil and Vinod Seshan officiated as on-field umpires, while Nitin Menon served as the third umpire. Shakti Singh was the match referee.

This result gives Sunrisers Hyderabad a strong start in the IPL 2026 campaign, while Kolkata Knight Riders will need to address bowling and middle-order concerns going forward.