Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant performance against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens in IPL 2026, securing a comprehensive 65-run victory in a high-scoring encounter.
Batting first, SRH posted a massive total of 226/8 in 20 overs, powered by explosive contributions from the top order. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head provided a strong start, while Heinrich Klaasen anchored the innings with a crucial half-century.
In response, KKR struggled to keep pace with the required run rate and were eventually bowled out for 161, falling well short of the target despite playing at their home ground.
The match was marked by two major milestones. Abhishek Sharma entered the record books by completing 100 sixes for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL history, becoming only the second player after David Warner to achieve this feat for the franchise.
Meanwhile, it was a landmark game for Ajinkya Rahane, who featured in his 200th IPL match. However, the occasion ended on a disappointing note as his team failed to deliver with the bat.
- Abhishek Sharma completes 100 sixes for SRH
- Explosive SRH powerplay sets the foundation
- Heinrich Klaasen scores a match-defining fifty
- KKR batting collapses under scoreboard pressure
- SRH: 226/8 (20 overs)
- KKR: 161 all out
- Result: SRH won by 65 runs
- Abhishek Sharma: 100 IPL sixes for SRH
- Heinrich Klaasen: 50+ runs
- Ajinkya Rahane: 200th IPL match
- Abhishek Sharma joins David Warner in 100+ sixes club for SRH
- Totals above 200 continue to be common at Eden Gardens
- SRH registers a strong win boosting their campaign
- KKR’s batting inconsistency exposed in high-pressure chase
The result strengthens Sunrisers Hyderabad’s position in the tournament, highlighting their batting depth and aggressive approach. Kolkata Knight Riders, meanwhile, will need to regroup quickly after a heavy defeat.
