KKR vs SRH Live Score, IPL 2026: Battle of the Titans

Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Ishan Kishan’s Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set for an exciting clash in the second match of IPL 2026. Both teams are looking to bounce back from disappointing opening losses and will face off on Thursday at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Teams in Turmoil: KKR and SRH Seek Redemption

Both KKR and SRH struggled in their initial fixtures, with KKR losing to the Mumbai Indians and SRH falling short against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Injuries have plagued both squads, adding urgency to their need for a win as they aim to regroup and regain momentum in the tournament.

KKR’s Home Advantage: A Crucial Phase

This match marks the beginning of a critical home phase for KKR. Scheduled to play three matches in just a week, followed by another on April 19 before a break due to state elections, the three-time champions are eager to leverage their familiarity with Eden Gardens. Historically, KKR has enjoyed significant success at this venue, winning 54 out of 95 matches but will need to rectify their shaky start to the season.

Spin Duo Under Pressure: Narine and Chakravarthy’s Struggles

A major area of concern for KKR has been the subpar performance of their spin duo—Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Chakravarthy struggled to contain runs, while Narine was underutilized, raising concerns over KKR’s ability to control the middle overs effectively.

SRH’s Bowling Woes: A Flawed Defense

For SRH, the challenges mirror those faced by KKR. Despite boasting a potent top order featuring players like Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, their bowling unit faltered and failed to defend a total exceeding 200 runs in their opening match. This poses questions about their ability to maintain competitive totals.

KKR vs SRH Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI

• Finn Allen (wk)
• Ajinkya Rahane (c)
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi
• Cameron Green
• Rinku Singh
• Ramandeep Singh
• Sunil Narine
• Varun Chakravarthy
• Vaibhav Arora
• Kartik Tyagi
• Blessing Muzarabani

Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted XI

• Travis Head
• Abhishek Sharma
• Ishan Kishan (C & WK)
• Nitish Reddy
• Heinrich Klaasen
• Salil Arora
• Harsh Dubey
• Aniket Verma
• Harshal Patel
• Jaydev Unadkat
• Eshan Malinga

KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Statistics

• Matches Played: 30
• KKR Wins: 20
• SRH Wins: 10
• No Results: 0

KKR vs SRH Last Five Encounters

1. SRH won by 110 runs at Delhi – 2025
2. KKR won by 80 runs at Eden Gardens – 2025
3. KKR won by 8 wickets at Chennai – 2024
4. KKR won by 8 wickets at Ahmedabad – 2024
5. KKR won by 4 runs at Eden Gardens – 2024

As both teams look to recover from their opening losses, the upcoming match promises to be an exhilarating showdown filled with high stakes and intense competition. Keep an eye on the action as KKR and SRH battle it out for vital points in IPL 2026!