Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Pat Cummins-less Sunrisers Hyderabad in the sixth match of IPL 2026 on Thursday, April 2, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR kicked off their IPL 2026 campaign on Sunday, March 29, with a six-wicket defeat against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, but on Thursday, the team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, would like to come up with a big show and secure two full points. In KKR’s first match of the new season, batters impressed with their performances, but bowlers produced a forgettable show which resulted in the team’s defeat despite posting a total of 220 runs on the board.
Sunrisers, like Knight Riders, are also coming into Thursday’s match after losing their tournament’s opener by 6 wickets. Like
KKR, SRH bowlers failed to impress with their performance, and they suffered a humiliating defeat despite scoring 201 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their quota of 20 overs.
All you need to know about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match
- When and where will Kolkata Knight Riders face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 match?
The IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, April 2.
- What is the start time of the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad?
The sixth match of IPL 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will start at 07:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled to take place 30 minutes prior to the start of the fixture (at 07:00 PM IST).
- Which Indian TV channel(s) will live telecast Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match?
The IPL 2026 match between KKR and SRH will be televised live on the Star Sports Network in India.
- How to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 match online in India?
The live streaming of Thursday’s (April 2) IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad is available on Jio Hotstar’s app and website.
KKR vs SRH: Head-to-Head in IPL at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders have faced Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 times in IPL matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and managed to win 8 fixtures. In the last IPL match played between the two teams at Eden Gardens on April 3, 2025, KKR secured a dominating win by 80 runs.
Result of KKR vs SRH IPL matches at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
| TEAM (1st) | SCORE | TEAM (2nd) | SCORE | WINNER | MARGIN | DATE |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 180/4 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 132/7 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 48 runs | April 24, 2013 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 160/7 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 161/6 (14.2) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 wickets | May 24, 2014 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 167/7 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 132/9 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 35 runs | May 4, 2015 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 171/6 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 149/8 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 22 runs | May 22, 2016 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 172/6 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 155/6 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 17 runs | April 15, 2017 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 138/8 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 139/5 (19) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 5 wickets | April 14, 2018 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 174/7 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 160/9 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 runs | May 25, 2018 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 181/3 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 183/4 (19.4) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 6 wickets | March 24, 2019 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 228/4 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 205/7 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 23 runs | April 14, 2023 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 208/7 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 204/7 (20) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 runs | March 23, 2024 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 200/6 (20) | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 120/10 (16.4) | Kolkata Knight Riders | 80 runs | April 3, 2025 |
In the IPL overall, Knight Riders have won 20 out of 30 matches played so far against the Hyderabad-based franchise, which also includes a memorable win by 8 wickets in the final of the 2024 edition.
