SRH vs KKR Scorecard: Who Won the IPL 2026 Clash? Hyderabad Crush Kolkata by 65 Runs

admin April 3, 2026 2 minutes read

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, winning the match by a massive 65 runs at Eden Gardens.

📊 Match Scorecard – SRH vs KKR

SRH: 226/8 (20 overs)
KKR: 161 all out (16 overs)
Result: SRH won by 65 runs
Player of the Match: Nitish Kumar Reddy

🔥 Match Highlights

SRH posted a huge total of 226 runs, thanks to strong batting performances.
Heinrich Klaasen played a crucial knock, scoring a half-century and stabilizing the innings.
Nitish Kumar Reddy impressed with an all-round performance, contributing with both bat and ball.
KKR started well but collapsed under pressure, losing wickets quickly.
The team was bundled out for just 161 runs in 16 overs, falling short of the target.

📉 KKR Batting Collapse

Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the top scorer with 52 runs.
Middle and lower order failed badly as wickets fell in quick succession.
Final 7 wickets collapsed quickly, sealing KKR’s defeat.

🎯 SRH Bowling Performance

Jaydev Unadkat led the bowling attack with key wickets.
Support from other bowlers ensured constant pressure on KKR batters.
SRH became one of the first teams this season to successfully defend a big total.

📌 Conclusion

The SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 match turned out to be a one-sided contest, with Sunrisers Hyderabad dominating in both batting and bowling. This win gives SRH strong momentum, while KKR needs to bounce back quickly in the tournament.