Kolkata Knight Riders Dominate SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 Clash
SRH vs KKR, IPL 2026: Full list of award winners, player of the match, scorecard & records
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In a decisive match in Hyderabad, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the SunRisers Hyderabad by seven wickets, marking their third consecutive win in IPL 2026. Varun Chakravarthy's impressive bowling performance, taking three wickets, was pivotal in restricting SRH to 165 runs, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi's half-century helped secure the victory.
- 01Kolkata Knight Riders won by seven wickets against SunRisers Hyderabad.
- 02Varun Chakravarthy was named Man of the Match for his 3/36 bowling figures.
- 03Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored a crucial half-century to aid KKR's chase.
- 04Travis Head scored 61 runs for SRH but lacked support from other batsmen.
- 05Sunil Narine became the first overseas bowler to reach 200 IPL wickets.
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The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) achieved a convincing victory over the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven wickets in their IPL 2026 match held at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. This win marks KKR's third consecutive victory, keeping their playoff hopes alive. The match was significantly influenced by Varun Chakravarthy, who was named Man of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance, taking 3 wickets for 36 runs. KKR's chase was anchored by Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored a half-century, while Finn Allen contributed vital runs as an Impact Player. Despite a strong start from SRH's Travis Head, who scored 61 runs off 28 balls, the team collapsed to 165 all out. Notably, Sunil Narine reached a milestone by becoming the first overseas bowler to achieve 200 IPL wickets.
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