Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets on May 3, 2026, at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. This victory avenged their earlier defeat and marked KKR’s third consecutive win in IPL 2026.
KKR 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, while Travis Head contributed 61 runs for SRH.
The match began with SRH captain Pat Cummins winning the toss and electing to bat first. However, SRH struggled, bowled out for just 165 runs in 19 overs. They lost eight wickets for only 48 runs during their innings.
Match statistics:
- KKR scored: 169 runs
- SRH total: 165 runs
- Overs taken by KKR to chase: 18.2
- Wickets taken by Varun Chakaravarthy: 3 for 36 runs
KKR’s bowling attack was spearheaded by Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine, who effectively restricted SRH’s scoring opportunities. The conditions were hot and dry, with temperatures ranging from 35°C to 40°C.
This win keeps KKR’s playoff hopes alive as they currently sit eighth in the standings with seven points. They needed this victory after losing to SRH in the first leg at Eden Gardens.
As the season progresses, KKR looks to build on this momentum, aiming to secure a better position in the league.
