The Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will face off in an important match in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Both teams have had a slow start to the season, with KKR only managing one win in three games and SRH looking to end a two-match losing streak.

KKR lost their season opener to RCB but bounced back with a win against Rajasthan before suffering a heavy defeat to Delhi Capitals. SRH started strong with a record-breaking score against Rajasthan but have struggled in their subsequent matches against Lucknow and Delhi.

In head-to-head matchups, KKR holds the edge, winning 19 of their 28 encounters in the IPL. The match will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST and the match starting at 7:30 PM IST. Indian viewers can watch the match live on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.

The squads for both teams include key players like Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Ishan Kishan, and Pat Cummins. Fans can expect an exciting contest between these two teams looking to climb up the table in the IPL standings.

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