In a disappointing match for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), captain Pat Cummins admitted the team did not perform at their best after suffering a seven-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on May 3, 2023. SRH, who had been on a five-match winning streak, managed to score 165 runs after a promising start, led by Travis Head's explosive 61 runs off 27 balls. However, KKR's bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy with 3 wickets for 36 runs, turned the game around, restricting SRH effectively. In response, KKR chased down the target with ease, thanks to contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59 runs) and Ajinkya Rahane (43 runs). Cummins reflected on the match, stating that the team should have capitalized on their early momentum and aimed for a higher score, ideally above 180 runs. Despite the loss, he noted that the team showed resilience in their bowling performance, keeping them competitive until the end.