Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on May 3, 2026, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This win marks KKR’s third consecutive victory, significantly boosting their playoff aspirations.
As of midday, KKR successfully chased down a target of 166 runs, scoring 169 runs for the loss of three wickets in just 18.2 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi led the charge with a solid score of 59 runs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled throughout their innings, ultimately bowled out for 165 runs in 19 overs. Travis Head was the standout batsman for SRH, contributing 61 runs.
Varun Chakaravarthy was instrumental for KKR with the ball, claiming three wickets for 36 runs. His performance alongside Sunil Narine’s bowling kept SRH in check during crucial moments.
This match came after KKR sought revenge against SRH following their earlier defeat at Eden Gardens. Prior to this match, SRH had a strong start to the season with five consecutive wins.
The conditions were hot and dry, with temperatures hovering between 35°C and 40°C. This may have affected player performances on both sides.
With this victory, KKR now sits eighth in the standings with seven points. Their recent form has rekindled hopes for a playoff spot as they continue to build momentum in IPL 2026.