In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a setback as they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets, ending their five-match winning streak. SRH's innings began strongly with Travis Head scoring 61 runs off 27 balls, putting them at 105/1 in the ninth over. However, the team's momentum faltered as they collapsed, finishing at 165 runs. KKR's Varun Chakravarthy was instrumental in the bowling attack, taking three wickets for 36 runs. Chasing a target of 166, KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane led the way, scoring 59 and 43 runs, respectively, to secure the victory with 10 balls to spare. After the match, Cummins expressed regret over the team's inability to build on their strong start, stating they should have aimed for a total above 180. He emphasized the small margins in the IPL and acknowledged the positives in their bowling performance, which kept them competitive until the end.