KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and has gone by the trend of the season and has opted to bowl first. All the teams chasing the target have won all the games so far in the IPL 2026 season.

Kolkata, April 2: Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off with both teams eager to register their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026on Thursday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and has gone by the trend of the season and has opted to bowl first. All the teams chasing the target have won all the games so far in the IPL 2026 season.

KKR have entered the contest with the same team. After slow starts to their campaigns, both sides will be looking to make a strong statement, making the toss and team combinations crucial in setting the tone for the contest.

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