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Kolkata vs Hyderabad – Photo: BCCI
IPL Live Cricket Score, KKR vs SRH 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. Today, the sixth match of IPL 2026 will be played between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens. Both teams will take the field in this match in search of their first victory.
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09:51 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: KKR’s Score Crosses 50
Chasing the target against the Sunrisers, KKR’s score has crossed the 50-run mark. KKR has lost one wicket in the form of Allen. The team has gotten off to a strong start, reaching the 50-run milestone in just 20 balls. Currently, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Captain Rahane are at the crease.
09:44 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: First Blow for Kolkata
Harsh Dubey dealt the first blow to Kolkata. He claimed Finn Allen as his victim. Allen returned to the pavilion after scoring 28 runs off just seven balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has now come out to join Ajinkya Rahane. After two overs, the score stands at 33 runs for the loss of one wicket.
09:37 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: KKR’s Innings Begin
KKR’s innings has commenced as they chase the target set by the Sunrisers. Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen have opened the innings for KKR. Allen has stepped out to bat as an ‘Impact Player,’ replacing Blessing Muzarabani.
09:21 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad Sets 227-Run Target for Kolkata
Hyderabad has set a target of 227 runs for Kolkata. Kolkata won the toss and invited the Sunrisers to bat first. Aided by innings of 46 from Travis Head, 48 from Abhishek Sharma, and 52 from Heinrich Klaasen, the team posted a total of 226 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. For KKR, Muzarabani claimed four wickets, while Vaibhav took two. Meanwhile, Karthik and Anukul secured one wicket each.
09:10 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad suffers its sixth blow
Vaibhav delivers the sixth blow to Hyderabad. He clean bowled Salil, who failed to even open his account. Harsh Dubey has now come out to join Klaasen.
09:09 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad suffers its fifth blow
Vaibhav Arora inflicts the fifth blow on Hyderabad. He had Nitish Reddy caught by Varun. He was dismissed after scoring 39 runs. Salil Arora has now come out to join Klaasen.
08:56 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: 50+ Run Partnership Between Klaasen and Nitish
Klaasen and Nitish have put together a partnership of over 50 runs. Hyderabad has reached a total of 175 runs for the loss of four wickets after 16 overs.
08:27 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Fourth Blow for Hyderabad
Anukul Roy dealt the fourth blow to Hyderabad. He had Aniket Verma caught by Rinku Singh. He managed to score just one run. Nitish Reddy has now come out to join Klaasen.
08:21 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Third Blow for Hyderabad
Mujarabani dealt the third blow to Hyderabad as well. He had Abhishek Sharma caught by Varun. He was dismissed after scoring 48 runs off 21 balls. Aniket Verma has now come out to join Klaasen.
08:15 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Second Blow for Hyderabad
Mujarabani dealt the second blow to Hyderabad. He claimed Ishan Kishan as his victim. He could only score 14 runs. Heinrich Klaasen has now come out to join Abhishek.
07:59 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: First Blow for Hyderabad
Kartik Tyagi has dealt Hyderabad their first blow by dismissing Travis Head. Head was batting explosively and was on the verge of reaching a half-century, but he was dismissed just before completing his fifty. Head departed after scoring 46 runs off 21 balls, studded with six fours and three sixes.
07:45 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad’s Steady Start
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have provided Sunrisers Hyderabad with a steady start. After three overs, the score stands at 43 runs without the loss of any wickets.
07:08 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Playing XI for Both Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani.
Impact Players: Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejaswi Singh, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (Captain & Wicketkeeper), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Salil Arora, Harsh Dubey, Shivang Kumar, David Payne, Jaydev Unadkat.
Impact Players: Harshal Patel, Liam Livingstone, Ishan Malinga, R Smaran, Sakib Hussain.
07:02 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Kolkata Wins Toss, Elects to Bowl
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won the toss and decided to bowl first. Captain Ajinkya Rahane stated that they have made no changes to their Playing XI. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad have made one change to their Playing XI; spinner Shivang Kumar has been brought in, receiving an opportunity in place of Harshal Patel.
05:53 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Hyderabad Hopes for a Better Performance
Meanwhile, having lost their opening match, Sunrisers Hyderabad is facing similar challenges. Although they possess a formidable top order featuring Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Travis Head, their bowling unit has struggled to defend scores exceeding 200. The absence of Pat Cummins due to fitness-related issues has further weakened their squad.
05:35 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: What is KKR’s Home Record Like?
KKR boasts an exceptionally strong record at Eden Gardens, having won 54 of the 95 matches played at this venue; however, their start to the current season has been somewhat shaky. A lack of depth in their bowling attack has emerged as a major concern. Injuries to Harshit Rana and Akash Deep—coupled with the unavailability of Matheesha Pathirana and the limited role played by Cameron Green—have left their bowling unit depleted. However, an even greater cause for concern has been the performance of their spin-bowling duo (Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy).
05:34 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: KKR Pushes for First Home Victory
In this fixture, the KKR squad will look to address the primary issues plaguing their bowling attack—particularly their spin department. For KKR, this match marks the beginning of a crucial home stretch. With three matches scheduled within a single week—and another fixture slated for April 19th before a prolonged break necessitated by state elections—the three-time champions will be eager to capitalize on the advantage of playing in their familiar home environment.
05:33 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Kolkata Takes on Hyderabad
The sixth match of IPL 2026 is scheduled to be played on Thursday between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams have already lost their opening matches of the season. Consequently, their primary objective will be to register their first win of the campaign. KKR suffered a six-wicket defeat against the Mumbai Indians on March 29, while SRH met a similar fate, losing their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore by the exact same margin.
05:28 PM, 02-Apr-2026
KKR vs SRH Live Score: Kolkata and Hyderabad Set to Battle for Their First Win—What Will the Probable Playing XI Look Like?
IPL Live Cricket Score, KKR vs SRH 2026: Hello! Welcome to the channel24india.com live blog. Today, the sixth match of IPL 2026 will take place at Eden Gardens, featuring the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). In this contest, both teams will take the field in pursuit of their maiden victory of the season.
