Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a convincing 65-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata, thanks to a strong batting performance and effective bowling. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head provided a solid start for SRH, setting the tone for the match. Despite Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s half-century for KKR, the team was unable to chase down the target and was bowled out for 161 within 16 overs.
With this win, Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to sixth place in the IPL 2026 points table. The Rajasthan Royals currently lead the table after a dominant performance against the Chennai Super Kings.
The updated points table after the KKR vs SRH match on April 2 shows Rajasthan Royals at the top with 4 points from 1 match. They are followed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Punjab Kings. Sunrisers Hyderabad sits in sixth place with 2 points from 2 matches. The bottom of the table features Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Chennai Super Kings.
Overall, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s comprehensive win against Kolkata Knight Riders has boosted their position in the points table and given them momentum for the rest of the IPL season. The team will look to build on this performance in their upcoming matches.
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