The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season reaches its sixth fixture today as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens. Both former champions are under immediate pressure to secure their first points of the campaign after suffering defeats in their respective opening matches.Ā  The encounter promises to be a high-stakes battle between two sides struggling for early-season rhythm. You can followĀ KKR vsĀ SRH IPL 2026 live scorecard here.

Where to WatchĀ KKR vs SRH Live Streaming and Telecast

Fans across India and international territories can follow the action through various digital and broadcast platforms.

  • IPL 2026 Live Streaming:Ā The match will be available for free on the JioHotstarĀ app and website. Viewers can access the stream in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati, with 4K resolution options.

  • IPL 2026Ā Live Telecast:Ā The Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights. The match will be aired live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports Hindi, and other regional channels.Ā Kolkata Weather and Rain Forecast for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Match.

Match Fact

Category Details
Match Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Date Thursday, 2 April 2026
Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Toss / Start Time 19:00 IST / 19:30 IST
KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane
SRH Captain Ishan Kishan (Stand-in)
TV Broadcast (UK) Sky Sports Cricket
Streaming (India) JioHotstar
Head-to-Head KKR 20 ā€“ 10 SRH

TeamĀ Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders enter their first home game of the season following a high-scoring loss to the Mumbai Indians. Despite a formidable total of 220, the KKR bowling unit struggled in the death overs, a weakness that captain Ajinkya Rahane will be keen to address. The squad has undergone a significant revamp for the 2026 edition, with explosive New Zealand opener Finn Allen and Australian all-rounder Cameron Green adding considerable depth to the line-up.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, led by Ishan Kishan in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins, are similarly looking to rebound. Their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru exposed vulnerabilities in their bowling execution despite a solid 202-run effort from their batsmen. The Orange Army remains heavily reliant on the aggressive opening pair of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma to set the tone on what is expected to be a batting-friendly surface in Kolkata.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Apr 02, 2026 06:00 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).