SRH vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders kept up their winning streak against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an important IPL 2026 clash today, May 3, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The men in Purple and Gold pulled off a smooth seven-wicket win, marking a milestone 21st victory over this specific rival.
By chasing down 166 with 10 balls left, KKR proved once again why they are such a tough matchup for the Hyderabad franchise. This result means SRH still hasn’t managed a league double over the two-time champions in fourteen seasons.
SRH vs KKR: Kolkata Knight Riders cruise past Sunrisers Hyderabad
After winning the toss, Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bat first on a dry afternoon track that looked good for scoring. Travis Head did exactly what was expected, smashing a quickfire 61 off just 28 balls to get the home side moving.
But the game changed fast once the KKR spinners came on and tore through the middle order. Varun Chakaravarthy was the standout, taking three key wickets for 36 runs to keep the hosts to a manageable 165. Sunil Narine backed him up well with two wickets, hitting his own personal milestone of 200 league wickets in the process.
When it was KKR’s turn to bat, Finn Allen got things moving early by taking 27 runs off a single Pat Cummins over. After Allen fell, young Angkrish Raghuvanshi took over with a steady 59, pairing up with captain Ajinkya Rahane, who added a solid 43. Their 84-run stand put the result beyond doubt as they cruised against a struggling bowling attack. Rinku Singh then wrapped things up to grab two important points for his team in the playoff race.
KKR set historic record against long-time rivals
This win takes the head-to-head record to 21 wins for KKR against SRH in 32 games. That ties for the second-most wins by any team against a single opponent in tournament history. Only Mumbai Indians have more, with 25 wins against Kolkata. The Knight Riders also have 21 wins over Punjab Kings and 20 against Royal Challengers Bangalore, proving just how consistent they’ve been over the years.
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Sunrisers Hyderabad still can’t break the “double” jinx
Despite some big wins lately, Sunrisers Hyderabad still can’t seem to dominate this rivalry over a full season. They have never beaten KKR twice in a single league stage since the team started. That mental advantage showed today, as the visitors played with plenty of confidence despite losing their last meeting in April. The win keeps the trend alive of KKR finding a way to beat the Orange Army when it counts. Kolkata Knight Riders will now try to keep this momentum going as the tournament heads into the final stretch.
