Sunrisers Hyderabad crush Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs
Batting first, Hyderabad posted a massive total of 226 for 8 — the highest score of the season so far.
KATHMANDU: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SH) delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026.
Batting first, Hyderabad posted a massive total of 226 for 8 — the highest score of the season so far.
Heinrich Klaasen led the charge with a brisk 52, while Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head (46) provided a strong foundation at the top.
In response, Kolkata started well but suffered a collapse as wickets fell in quick succession.
The team was bowled out for 161 in just 16 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi fought with a valiant 52, but it was not enough to challenge the steep target.
Hyderabad’s bowlers sealed the victory with an impressive display. Blessing Muzarabani starred with four wickets, while Jaydev Unadkat claimed three.
With this win, Hyderabad became the first team in IPL 2026 to successfully defend a 200-plus total, while Kolkata slumped to their second consecutive defeat.
