02 Apr, 23:03 (IST)

WIN! SRH win by a massive 65-run margin, and KKR fail to even bat the full 20 overs, and are all out for 161 in 16 overs. Jaydev Unadkat claimed three wickets, while Eshan Malinga and Nitish Reddy picked two wickets each. Angkrish Raghuvanshi did top score with 52, but also contributed with as many as two runouts.  

02 Apr, 22:59 (IST)

OUT! Jaydev Unadkat into his third over, and manages to pick his second wicket. Kartik Tyagi hands a simple caught-behind for 5-ball 5. The DRS call by Tyagi confirms the on-field umpire's decision. 

02 Apr, 22:50 (IST)

OUT! Eshan Malinga gets his first wicket, and Sunil Narine has to walk back, entertaining fans with two sixes.  Narine went for the big shot again, but handed a simple catch to Aniket Verma, mistiming a slower ball. 

02 Apr, 22:42 (IST)

OUT! Nitish Kumar has turned into an unplayable bowler by KKR. Another slower ball, and another wicket for the all-rounder, and this time KKR's vice-captain Rinku Singh has to walk back. Singh slashed hard, but handed a catch to short third man. 

02 Apr, 22:31 (IST)

OUT! Nitish Kumar Reddy comes into the attack and dismisses Anukul Roy for 2-ball 0. Zero movement from the batter, who gives a simple catch to the wicketkeeper. KKR are staring at a defeat, and this despite the home side winning the toss. 

02 Apr, 22:21 (IST)

FIFTY! Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been KKR's go-to batter this IPL. Raghuvanshi has managed to keep his team in the hunt, scoring a 27-ball fifty, which is the second of this season as well. 

02 Apr, 22:07 (IST)

KKR have themselves fallen into a ditch, with the fall of Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green's wicket in quick time. Green was run out after a poor call from Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Rinku Singh and Raghuvanshi will need to not only consolidate but also maintain run-rate.

02 Apr, 21:54 (IST)

OUT! A soft dismissal for Ajinkya Rahane. Rahane failed to read Jaydev Unadkat's slower ball.  Despite the fall of wickets, KKR have managed to maintain the run-rate. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, in particular, has taken upon himself to do the scoring and has reached 29 off 13.

02 Apr, 21:40 (IST)

OUT! Harsh Dubey gets the dangerous Finn Allen. Allen, who wanted to take down Dubey, mistimed the ball and handed a return catch to the bowler. A lucky break for SRH. 

02 Apr, 21:36 (IST)

An explosive start for KKR, the first over has yielded 25 runs, with Finn Allen single-handedly scoring 25. SRH will need to get early wickets if they want to stop KKR from reaching 227 on this flat track. 

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 continues this evening as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens. Both franchises are seeking their first victory of the season after suffering defeats in their respective opening fixtures. With the match scheduled to begin in the evening, ground staff have prepared a surface expected to favour stroke-play, though evening dew may influence the decision at the toss. You can follow KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 live scorecard here.

Teams Search for Early Momentum

Kolkata Knight Riders return to their home turf following a narrow loss in their first outing. The team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, will be looking to capitalise on home conditions and a vocal local crowd. One can expect minor tactical adjustments to the bowling attack, which struggled to contain runs during the death overs in the previous match.

Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Ishan Kishan, also find themselves under early pressure. Despite a strong showing from their top order in their opening game, a middle-order collapse proved costly. The 2026 squad features several new international recruits, and the coaching staff will be keen to see a more cohesive performance from the batting unit tonight.

The pitch at Eden Gardens is traditionally known for its pace and carry, often offering assistance to seamers in the early stages before becoming more batting-friendly. Meteorological reports for Kolkata suggest a clear evening with temperatures hovering around 29°C.