| No. | Date | Match / Venue | KKR Score | SRH Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 May 2026 | IPL 2026, Hyderabad | 169/3 (18.2 ov) | 165 (19 ov) | KKR won by 7 wickets |
| 2 | 2 Apr 2026 | IPL 2026, Kolkata | 161 (16 ov) | 226/8 (20 ov) | SRH won by 65 runs |
| 3 | 25 May 2025 | IPL 2025, Delhi | 168 (18.4 ov) | 278/3 (20 ov) | SRH won by 110 runs |
| 4 | 3 Apr 2025 | IPL 2025, Kolkata | 200/6 (20 ov) | 120 (16.4 ov) | KKR won by 80 runs |
| 5 | 26 May 2024 | IPL Final, Chennai | 114/2 (10.3 ov) | 113 (18.3 ov) | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 6 | 21 May 2024 | IPL Qualifier 1, Ahmedabad | 164/2 (13.4 ov) | 159 (19.3 ov) | KKR won by 8 wickets |
| 7 | 23 Mar 2024 | IPL 2024, Kolkata | 208/7 (20 ov) | 204/7 (20 ov) | KKR won by 4 runs |
| 8 | 4 May 2023 | IPL 2023, Hyderabad | 171/9 (20 ov) | 166/8 (20 ov) | KKR won by 5 runs |
| 9 | 14 Apr 2023 | IPL 2023, Kolkata | 205/7 (20 ov) | 228/4 (20 ov) | SRH won by 23 runs |
| 10 | 14 May 2022 | IPL 2022, Pune | 177/6 (20 ov) | 123/8 (20 ov) | KKR won by 54 runs |
| Statistic | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches listed | 10 |
| KKR wins | 7 |
| SRH wins | 3 |
| Highest KKR total | 208/7 |
| Highest SRH total | 278/3 |
| Biggest winning margin | SRH won by 110 runs (25 May 2025) |
| Most decisive final | KKR won the 2024 IPL Final by 8 wickets |
KKR’s batsmen struggled despite Narine’s early blow, to build up a respectable total. Soon thereafter, SRH bowlers took control by striking quickly to put out of reach KKR. Check the full Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard for detailed scores, top performers, and match highlights.
KKR have faced off 28 times against SRH, winning 18 and losing 9 matches overall. At their stadium they have an excellent track record as they’ve won five out of their seven encounters there since.
KKR vs SRH
After an inconsistent start to their IPL campaign, KKR have quickly found their footing. Now sitting comfortably within the top four, the reigning champions are the highest run scorers and will aim to achieve top two status in their final match against SRH on April 4.
It promises to be an exciting matchup with both teams hoping for victory to clinch their playoff spots and secure top two finishes.
Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the oldest and most successful Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises, established in 2008, winning five titles since then and becoming one of the most beloved teams in cricket. Playing under Gautam Gambhir as captain, their official motto is ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’ (Perform, Fight, Win). Home ground for their matches is Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.
KKR is owned and managed by Shah Rukh Khan and Rahul Johari respectively, with various sponsors such as Vodafone, Airtel, Ooredoo etc. In 2022 KKR signed an 10-year sponsorship contract with Nokia as their primary partner to replace Samsung as previous primary sponsor.
KKR bowlers started strong against SRH’s target of 201, striking early wickets with intent. Vaibhav Arora removed Travis Head within the first ball and Harshit Rana dismissed Abhishek Sharma quickly thereafter. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kamindu Mendis both fell within minutes leaving their side struggling on 9/3 after only 2.1 overs.
Heinrich Klaasen was an impressive performer for SRH as they recovered to post an intimidating total. The South African batsman struck nine sixes and seven fours to reach fifty in just 17 balls at an astounding strike rate of 300; punishing anything short or full at every opportunity to make himself unplayable for fielders.
Klaasen was in devastating form, which exposed KKR’s batting deficiencies. Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy could not find consistent length, while Arora and Vijay Shankar continued leaking runs between innings.
KKR managed a respectable eight points at the season’s conclusion despite some strong performances from their lower order, falling far short of last season’s lofty totals.
SRH on the other hand ended their campaign strongly with Head and Klaasen dominating with bat and bowlers using scoreboard pressure effectively to their advantage.
SRH moved up one spot, to sixth overall; however, they could likely be overtaken by Lucknow Super Giants if Mumbai Indians win their final match of the season against Lucknow Super Giants.
Both teams meet again in June’s Qualifier 2 round to determine their fate in the playoffs; Star Sports Network will broadcast this match live. KKR are favorites to prevail given they have more chances at qualifying than SRH who have lost every game this season thus far.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Kolkata Knight Riders is an Indian Premier League cricket franchise located in Kolkata, West Bengal. Established in 2008 and owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and businessman Rajat Gupta, its motto is Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo (Perform, Fight, Win). Eden Gardens stadium houses them as their home ground; each end houses either High Court End or Club House End for up to 90,000.
At the 2014 IPL auction, KKR retained their core players Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine and Ryan Ten Doeschate while adding Jacques Kallis, Shakib Al Hasan, Morne Morkel and Chris Lynn through right-to-match cards.
They also purchased back all-rounder Umesh Yadav at base price of Rs2 crore as well as left-handed batsman Anukul Roy from Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar as Jammu and Kashmir pacer Rasikh Salam Dar and Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne.
Nokia sponsored them until 2015 when Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Gionee signed an exclusive partnership deal.
