Kolkata Knight Riders host Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 6th match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 2, 2026. KKR dominate this rivalry 20-10 across 30 IPL meetings, one of the most lopsided records in the tournament.
Both teams are desperate for their first win of the season. KKR lost their opener to Mumbai Indians by six wickets, while SRH fell to defending champions RCB by six wickets. As a result, this clash at Eden Gardens becomes a must-win for both franchises.
With Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin facing Ishan Kishan’s explosive batting (80 off 30 in the opener), this contest promises to be a proper battle between KKR’s spin stranglehold and SRH’s hyper-aggressive batting approach.
KKR vs SRH 6th Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 6th Match |
| Date | 02 April 2026 (Thursday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (Season 19) |
| Head-to-Head | 30 matches: KKR 20 wins, SRH 10 wins |
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Weather Report for KKR vs SRH, IPL 2026 Match 6
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 27-33°C during match hours |
| Sky | Partly cloudy; clearing expected by evening |
| Rain Chance | 15% chance of rain; minor threat only |
| Humidity | High due to proximity to the Hooghly River; heavy dew expected |
| Overall | Warm and humid evening; dew will significantly impact the second innings |
Pitch Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India |
| Pitch Type | Flat batting surface; traditionally aids spinners as the match progresses |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 180-200 in IPL T20s at this venue |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers get early swing; spinners find turn and bounce as pitch slows |
| Toss Factor | Dew makes chasing easier; teams bowling first hold a clear advantage |
| Boundary Size | Short square boundaries; rewards aggressive stroke-play |
Injury Updates for KKR vs SRH, IPL 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders: No major injury concerns for their first home game. Cameron Green cannot bowl due to a back injury but remains available as a specialist batter. All other key players including Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine are fit and available.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins remains unavailable due to injury, with Ishan Kishan continuing as stand-in captain and wicketkeeper. The rest of the squad, including Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, and Harshal Patel, are all fit after their opening match.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Won | 20 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad Won | 10 |
| Highest Team Total (KKR) | 208 |
| Highest Team Total (SRH) | 278 |
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Key Players to Watch In KKR vs SRH, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Recent Form / Key Stat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | KKR | Opener | 732 T20 runs in 2026; scored 37 (17) in the last game. |
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | Captain / Batter | Smashed 67 (40) in the season opener. |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | KKR | Middle-order | Scored 51 (29) in the previous match against MI. |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | All-rounder | Highest T20 wicket-taker at Eden Gardens. |
| Ishan Kishan | SRH | Captain / WK-Batter | Coming off a blistering 80 (30) in the first match. |
| Heinrich Klaasen | SRH | Batter | Dominates spin; recently scored 105 in a domestic T20. |
| Aniket Verma | SRH | Batter | Breakout star; hit 43 (18) in the opening game. |
| Travis Head | SRH | Opener | Aggressive left-hander looking to exploit the powerplay. |
