Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a commanding 65-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday, marking their first win of IPL 2026. Opting to bat first, SRH posted a mammoth total of 226/8, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s explosive 52 off 35 balls and Travis Head’s fiery 46. Despite Blessing Muzarabani’s impressive 4-wicket haul for KKR, the target proved too steep for the hosts.

In response, KKR’s batting lineup collapsed for 161 in just 16 overs. While Angkrish Raghuवंशी (52) showcased class to retain the Orange Cap, Jaydev Unadkat’s brilliant 3-wicket spell ensured a comfortable win for the Orange Army. Following this match, SRH moved up to 6th place in the points table, while KKR plummeted to 9th. Unadkat now leads the Purple Cap race with 4 wickets from two matches.