KKR had a poor start as captain Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed early. Finn Allen played a quick cameo, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals, putting pressure on the middle order.

Kolkata, April 2: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) became the first team to lose a match while chasing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered their first and a strong win in a high-scoring clash at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Chasing a huge target of 226, KKR managed 161 in 16 overs. SRH won the game by 65 runs as their bowlers dominated the game.

Early Setbacks Hurt KKR

KKR had a poor start as captain Ajinkya Rahane was dismissed early. Finn Allen played a quick cameo, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals, putting pressure on the middle order.

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