#MatchRecap: SRH beat KKR to clinch first win

• SRH beat KKR by 67 runs in Match 6 of IPL 2026, claiming their first win.
• Travis Head hit 46 off 21, and SRH posted a total of 226/8.
• KKR were bowled out for 161, with Unadkat taking 3 wickets for SRH.

Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a commanding 67-run win over Kolkata Knight Ridersin Match 6 of the Indian Premier League 2026 on Thursday, April 2 at Eden

Gardens, Kolkata.

Batting first, SRH posted a massive 226/8 in 20 overs, riding on a blazing start from Travis Head, who smashed 46 off 21 and a quickfire 48 off 21 from Abhishek Sharma. The middle order chipped in effectively as well, with Heinrich Klaasen contributing a crucial 52 off 35, while Nitish Kumar Reddy added 39 off 24 to power SRH to a daunting total.

In response, KKR’s chase never gained sustained momentum despite a few promising contributions. Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scored with 52 off 29, while Rinku Singh made 35 off 25 after Finn Allen provided a quick start with 28 off just 7. However, regular wickets derailed the innings as KKR were bowled out on 161, falling well short of the target.

The clinical all-round performance ensured SRH secured their first win of the season in dominant fashion.

Key Moments from Match 6 of IPL 2026:

1. Travishek set the tone with blistering stand 

Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start, thanks to an explosive opening partnership between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma. The duo stitched together a rapid 82-run stand, putting the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers on the back foot right from the outset.

Head was the aggressor-in-chief, smashing a brilliant 46 off 21, while Abhishek complemented him perfectly with a fiery 33-run contribution in the partnership. Their fearless approach and relentless boundary-hitting ensured SRH dominated the powerplay.

ABHI-STORM has hit Kolkata! 🌪️🔥

Abhishek Sharma takes Varun Chakaravarthy for 25 runs in the 5th over! 💥#TATAIPL 2026 | #KKRvSRH | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/ySCLEcJOUA pic.twitter.com/PtELa8BxSu

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 2, 2026

2. KKR's epic batting surrender 

Chasing a mammoth target of 227 runs on their home turf, KKR batters failed miserably. New Zealand’s Finn Allen gave them a blistering start, scoring 28 runs in just seven deliveries. But after his dismissal, KKR’s innings failed to gather momentum. 

Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi tried to build the innings with his 52-run knock, but it was not enough as none of the other KKR batters managed to stay at the crease for long enough to have a crack at the chase. In the end, they were bowled out for 161 runs.   

𝐏𝐔𝐑𝐄 𝐃𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐀 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 🤯

A massive moment of confusion ends with Cameron Green heading back to the pavilion instead of Raghuvanshi 😵‍💫#TATAIPL 2026 | #KKRvSRH | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/ySCLEcJOUA pic.twitter.com/m1AZcPaM2Z

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 2, 2026

3. SRH's clinical bowling

It was a clinical bowling display by the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers, led brilliantly by the experienced Jaydev Unadkat, who picked up three crucial wickets for just 21 runs in his three overs. 

Apart from him, Sri Lanka’s Eshan Malinga and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up two wickets each to give their side a huge advantage while defending the total. KKR’s batting line-up faltered in front of a disciplined bowling performance.

DONE AND DUSTED! ✅

🎥 Jaydev Unadkat finishes in style and @SunRisers have their ✌️points 🧡

Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/iCMFpDudP7#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #KKRvSRH pic.twitter.com/54FBHNcWAz

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 2, 2026