SRH vs KKR: IPL 2026 Match Update

By Vikram Nair / 01.04.2026

In a crucial match for both teams, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 2, 2026, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, starting at 7:30 PM IST. This match marks the sixth of the IPL 2026 season.

Both teams are looking to open their account in IPL 2026 after suffering losses in their respective season openers. KKR lost to the Mumbai Indians, while SRH fell to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The pressure is on as both teams aim to secure their first points of the tournament.

Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have a strong historical advantage over Sunrisers Hyderabad, having won 19 out of 30 matches played between the two teams. In contrast, SRH has secured 10 victories, with one match ending in a tie.

The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be batting-friendly, which could favor the run-hungry batters. Both teams scored over 200 runs in their season openers, indicating a potential for high-scoring encounters. Abhishek Sharma is predicted to be the best batter for the match, while Varun Chakravarthy is expected to shine as the best bowler.

“It will be interesting to see the combination they enter with for their second game on the road,” noted a cricket analyst. The success of multiple batters, including captain Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Rinku Singh, against MI should inspire confidence for KKR.

As the teams prepare for this important clash, fans are eagerly anticipating the match, hoping for an exciting display of cricket. Known for staging high-scoring duels, the Eden track, sporting a tinge of green following some rains in the recent past, may please the run-hungry batters and eagerly-awaiting fans alike.

Today’s match prediction suggests that the team batting first will have the upper hand. With both teams eager to bounce back, the stakes are high for this encounter.

Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final team line-ups as the match approaches. However, the excitement surrounding this match continues to build as fans look forward to witnessing an intense battle on the field.