Both Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are desperate to bounce back after losing their respective openers in the new season of IPL 2026. The two sides will lock horns today, Thursday, April 2nd, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Historically, KKR has held a significant upper hand over the Orange Army. Out of the 30 matches played between these two teams so far, KKR has emerged victorious 20 times, while SRH has managed only 10 wins. The 6th match of the season is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the live action on the Star Sports Network on TV or stream it live via the JioCinema app on mobile, laptops, or smart TVs. With home advantage on their side, all eyes will be on KKR to see if they can finally open their account this season.