Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a stunning performance on May 3, 2026, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This victory not only avenged their earlier defeat but also marked KKR’s third consecutive win, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
The match unfolded under the scorching sun, with temperatures soaring between 35°C and 40°C. After winning the toss, SRH opted to bat first, setting a target of 166 runs. However, they struggled to build momentum, losing eight wickets for just 48 runs during a disastrous phase of their innings.
Match Highlights:
- Sunrisers Hyderabad were bowled out for 165 runs in just 19 overs.
- Travis Head top-scored for SRH with a commendable 61 runs.
- Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target in just 18.2 overs, scoring 169 runs for the loss of three wickets.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed significantly with a solid innings of 59 runs.
- Varun Chakaravarthy shone with the ball, taking three wickets for 36 runs.
This match was crucial for KKR, who had previously lost to SRH at Eden Gardens earlier in the season. With this win, KKR climbed to eighth place in the standings with seven points, reigniting their chances for a playoff berth.
Pat Cummins, captain of SRH, expressed disappointment following the match. “We started well but couldn’t maintain our momentum. We need to regroup quickly,” he remarked. Meanwhile, KKR’s players celebrated as they look forward to continuing their winning streak in IPL 2026.