In a disappointing match on May 3, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) faced a seven-wicket defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu criticized SRH for showing complacency, particularly highlighting captain Pat Cummins's decision to bat first. Rayudu noted that SRH, despite their five-match winning streak, did not perform like a confident team, failing to capitalize on their start and getting bowled out for 165 runs in just 19 overs. KKR successfully chased down the target with 10 balls to spare, keeping their playoff hopes alive. SRH's head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged that losing crucial wickets at key moments hindered their chances, stating that maintaining momentum is vital in T20 cricket. This loss prevented SRH from moving to the top of the IPL standings, as they currently sit in third place with 12 points from 10 matches. They will face the Punjab Kings next on May 6.