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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
KKR vs SRH Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and choose to bowl first
Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs
Can Kolkata Knight Riders continue their winning run vs SRH?
- 199 was the average first inning score at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2025.
- At Eden Gardens 51 times the side which won the toss, won the match.
- In the last 5 seasons, KKR have won 8 matches vs SRH.
Kolkata Knight Riders to Win!
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.1°C|Mist |
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KKR vs SRH Live Prediction
KKR vs SRH Match Prediction & Analysis
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their first home game of the IPL 2026 season at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 2, with the action starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Both teams will be desperate to bounce back after disappointing defeats in their opening matches. KKR fell short against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, while SRH suffered a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This early-season clash gives both sides a chance to kickstart their campaign in front of a passionate Kolkata crowd.
KKR have historically owned this rivalry. In 30 previous IPL encounters, Kolkata have emerged victorious 20 times, while SRH have managed just 10 wins. The Knights were particularly dominant in 2024, beating SRH three times, including an absolute domination in the IPL 2024 final that helped KKR lift their 3rd IPL Trophy. But both teams split one win each in 2025.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane loves facing the Orange Army, having scored 531 runs in 23 matches against them at an average of 25.29. His vice-captain Rinku Singh brings explosive finishing power with 203 runs in 10 games at a blistering strike rate of 150.4 vs SRH. With the ball, KKR’s spin twins are the biggest threat, Sunil Narine (17 wickets) and Varun Chakravarthy (14 wickets) have combined for 31 scalps against SRH.
Sunrisers will pin their hopes on destructive South African batter Heinrich Klaasen, who has been a nightmare for KKR. Klaasen has smashed 319 runs in 10 matches against them at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 186.50, including a blistering unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls in their last meeting in 2025. In the bowling department, Harshal Patel (14 wickets) and left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat (9 wickets) have enjoyed success against the Knight Riders in the past and will be crucial in containing KKR’s top order.
KKR vs SRH Betting News
KKR vs SRH Player Bets – Top Batsman, Bowler & Value Picks
KKR vs SRH betting guide for IPL 2026. Safe bets, powerplay tips, 10-over session picks and our top value bets for today's match at Eden Gardens.
KKR vs SRH Betting Guide – Best Bets, Safe Picks & Session Tips for IPL 2026
KKR vs SRH betting guide for IPL 2026. Safe bets, powerplay tips, 10-over session picks and our top value bets for today's match at Eden Gardens.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
KKR
L
L
L
W
W
KKR
224/4 in 19.1 11.69
220/4 in 20.0 11
278/3 in 20.0 13.9
168/10 in 18.4 9
206/4 in 20.0 10.3
205/8 in 20.0 10.25
190/9 in 20.0 9.5
204/9 in 20.0 10.2
SRH
L
W
W
W
L
SRH
203/4 in 15.4 12.96
201/9 in 20.0 10.05
278/3 in 20.0 13.9
168/10 in 18.4 9
205/7 in 20.0 10.25
206/4 in 18.2 11.24
224/6 in 20.0 11.2
186/6 in 20.0 9.3
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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200/6 in 20.0
120/10 in 16.4
166/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 runs
171/9 in 20.0
205/7 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 23 runs
228/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders will be eager to erase the bitter taste of their opening-game defeat as they step onto their home turf at Eden Gardens. Despite a strong batting effort, KKR went down by 6 wickets against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede, highlighting worrying concerns in their bowling attack.
KKR’s explosive top order provided a promising start. Captain Ajinkya Rahane led from the front with a well-made 67 runs off 47 balls at a strike rate of 167.50, while New Zealand opener Finn Allen complemented him perfectly with a blistering 37 runs off just 17 balls at a strike rate of 217.65.
The Knights’ marquee auction pick, Cameron Green, showed glimpses of his all-round class with 18 runs but will be expected to deliver bigger performances going forward, especially with 725 IPL runs already under his belt. Down the order, young gun Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed everyone with a fluent half-century (51 runs off 29 balls), while finisher Rinku Singh chipped in with a quick 33 off 21 balls. The batting unit clearly has firepower, now they need consistency.
KKR’s bowling, however, looked far from convincing. With key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana sidelined due to injuries, the attack relied heavily on experience of Narine and Chakravarthy for breakthroughs but it failed to deliver.
Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy had an off day. Narine picked up 1 wicket for 30 runs in 3 overs, while Chakravarthy went wicketless, leaking 48 runs in 4 overs. Varun’s recent form is also a worry, he has just 5 wickets in his last 6 T20 matches and has been consistently expensive.
The pace department leaked runs badly. Vaibhav Arora went for 52 runs for 1 wicket, Blessing Muzarabani conceded 34 runs without a scalp in 3 overs, and Kartik Tyagi (1/43) created chances but couldn’t convert them into breakthroughs.
KKR Over/Under Betting Tips
KKR Score Over 59.5 in the first 6 Overs @ 1.85
Kolkata Knight Riders averaged 62 runs in the powerplay overs last season while playing at Eden Gardens, scoring over 55 runs in three of the six matches played. In their last match against Mumbai Indians, KKR were ultra-aggressive, smashing 78 runs in the first six overs. With Finn Allen and Ajinkya Rahane up against a low-quality SRH opening bowling attack, expect KKR to take full toll and post at least 60 runs in the powerplay.
Ajinkya Rahane Total Fours Over 2.5 @ 2.20
Rahane smashed three fours in his last match against Mumbai Indians. He is an excellent gap-finder who plays well against both spin and pace. He averages 2.83 fours per match at Eden Gardens, making this a well a solid bankable bet at a really good rate.
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani. Impact Sub: Kartik Tyagi
Kolkata Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking for a strong rebound after a disappointing opening-game loss to the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
SRH are known for their devastating top three of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and captain Ishan Kishan. The Sharma-Head opening duo has earned a fearsome reputation in recent seasons, with both consistently striking at close to 200. Abhishek scored 484 and 439 runs in the previous two seasons, while Head piled up 567 and 374 runs respectively.
However, the much-feared pair had a rare off day against RCB. Head managed just 11 runs, and Abhishek Sharma scored only 7 runs. The Orange Army found themselves in early trouble in the game at 3 wickets down for 29 runs.
Captain Ishan Kishan then produced a sensational counter-attacking knock, smashing 80 runs off just 38 balls at a strike rate of 210.53 with 8 fours and 5 sixes. His crucial 97-run partnership with Heinrich Klaasen (31 runs) helped SRH fight back into the contest. Klaasen was unfortunately dismissed via a controversial caught decision on the boundary line.
Down the order, Aniket Verma provided the finishing firepower with a blistering 43 runs knock off 18 balls at a strike rate of 238.89, giving SRH a competitive total despite the early collapse.
SRH’s bowling unit failed to contain RCB’s aggressive batting. Jaydev Unadkat provided an early breakthrough by dismissing Phil Salt, but the bowling attack had no answers thereafter. Impact substitute David Payne picked up 2 wickets in his 3-over spell dismissing both Devdutt Padikkal and Rajat Patidar, but it came too late. Harsh Dubey claimed the fourth and final wicket for the visitors in this game.
SRH Over/Under Betting Tips
SRH 6’s Over 9.5 @ 1.83
SRH smashed 10 sixes in their last match and have a power-packed batting lineup averaging 9 sixes per match. With Eden Gardens offering a flat batting track and short boundaries, conditions strongly favour a big-hitting display from Hyderabad’s explosive top order.
Heinrich Klaasen Total Sixes Over 1.5 @ 2.25
Klaasen smashed 25 sixes in 14 matches last season and averages 2.66 sixes per match against KKR. He hit one six in the last match against RCB and has struck 11 sixes in 5 matches played at Eden Gardens, making this market well worth backing.
Ishan Kishan Total Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.85
Kishan scored 80 runs in his last match against RCB and is in sublime form heading into this fixture. He has scored past 25 runs in four of his last five T20 appearances and averages close to 26 at Eden Gardens and against KKR in the IPL.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Predicted Playing XI:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga. Impact Player: Salil Arora.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Sunrisers Hyderabad Actual Playing XI:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Shivang Kumar, Salil Arora, Heinrich Klaasen, Jaydev Unadkat, Harsh Dubey, Aniket Verma , Nitish Kumar Reddy, David Payne
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather forecast in Kolkata on matchday suggests that it will be a sunny and very warm day. The temperature will touch a daytime high of 37°C and low of 28°C in the evening during the game hours. There is no threat of rain all-together and we should see an uninterrupted game.
KKR vs SRH Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata for IPL 2026 is usually a batting-friendly surface with true bounce and even pace that lets batters play their shots freely. Short boundaries and a quick outfield help big totals. Pacers get some early swing or bounce, while spinners find grip in the middle overs. Heavy dew in night games often makes chasing easier.
There have been 102 IPL matches played at the iconic Eden Gardens and the first innings average score here is 168. In IPL 2025, the average first inning score was 199 runs.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Fours in the Match Under 33.5 @ 1.75
Eden Gardens is one of those venues where the outfield is fast and boundaries are easy to come by. The average number of fours hit per match at this venue across the last six IPL matches is 32.66. We predict the total fours in this match to come in under 34, as more sixes are expected at this ground.
Total Match Sixes Over 19.5 @ 1.85
This is going to be one of the high-scoring, six-hitting games of the season. SRH hit 12 sixes in their last match against RCB, while KKR smoked 10 sixes against a strong MI bowling attack. All in all, we predict a high-scoring, six-hitting game and back the total sixes to go over 19.5.
Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back the Sunrisers Hyderabad to win the coin toss in today's match against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Toss: To Bowl
The option to bowl first at the Eden Gardens would be the ideal choice. The venue is known for its chase bias. 56 times the matches have been won by the team chasing and 51 games have been won by the side who won the toss.
KKR vs SRH
Winning Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders are slight favorites at home. They boast explosive batting with Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rinku Singh, plus spin strength from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. SRH have a dangerous top order (Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan) and Heinrich Klaasen’s finishing power, but their bowling looked vulnerable. Back KKR to win.
Kolkata Knight Riders to Win!
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