Sunrisers hyderabad vs kolkata knight riders match scorecard

Kolkata Knight Riders halted Sunrisers Hyderabad’s five-match winning streak with a strong bowling performance on May 3, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. KKR scored 169 runs for three wickets, defeating SRH, who managed only 165 all out.

Key match statistics:

• Kolkata Knight Riders scored 169 runs for the loss of three wickets.
• Sunrisers Hyderabad was bowled out for 165 runs.
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi achieved a career-best score of 59 off 47 balls.
• Travis Head contributed significantly with a score of 61 runs.
• Varun Chakravarthy took three wickets, conceding 36 runs.
• Sunil Narine joined the IPL’s 200-wicket club by taking two wickets for 30 runs.

The match saw a dramatic collapse from Sunrisers Hyderabad. They were well positioned at 105 for one but lost their last nine wickets for just 60 runs. This collapse was pivotal in KKR’s victory, which came with seven wickets remaining and ten balls to spare.

Heinrich Klaasen started brightly for SRH but fell victim to a spectacular catch by Rovman Powell, who made a one-handed grab while on the run. The catch is being discussed as a contender for the catch of the season.

Kolkata Knight Riders have now secured their third consecutive win in IPL 2026. They dominated the powerplay, scoring over half their target within the first six overs. Narine’s achievement of reaching the milestone of 200 IPL wickets added to the team’s strong performance.

The next match will be crucial for both teams as they aim to solidify their standings in the tournament. With KKR’s momentum growing, they are expected to be strong contenders moving forward in IPL 2026.