Eden Gardens hosts its first match of IPL 2026 as two winless teams clash in a crucial encounter. Kolkata Knight Riders were blown away by Mumbai Indians despite posting 220/4, with Ajinkya Rahane (67 off 40) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (51 off 29) starring in a losing cause.
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a similar fate against RCB, with Ishan Kishan’s brilliant 80 off 38 going in vain as 201 was chased down in 15.4 overs. Both teams struggle with bowling attacks missing key personnel.
Cameron Green remains unavailable as a bowler, while Pat Cummins and Brydon Carse are absent for SRH. The clash takes place on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Match 6 Odds and Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders hold a slight edge with home advantage and dominant head-to-head record, though both teams’ bowling concerns make this an evenly poised contest.
| Platform | KKR Win Odds | SRH Win Odds | Toss Odds (KKR) | Toss Odds (SRH) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.78 | 2.05 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.72 | 2.15 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.75 | 2.10 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Kolkata Knight Riders dominate this rivalry with 20 wins in 30 meetings, including 8 wins out of 11 at Eden Gardens.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 30 | 20 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 30 | 10 | 20 | 33.33% |
Recent Results: KKR have dominated SRH historically, and their home record at Eden Gardens (8-3) gives them additional confidence. SRH’s last win at this venue was in 2024.
KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Probable XI
Cameron Green is not cleared to bowl due to his lower-back injury, while Pat Cummins and Brydon Carse remain unavailable for SRH. SRH may consider bringing in Zeeshan Ansari for spin support.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Finn Allen, Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Blessing Muzarabani
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (c & wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Salil Arora, Aniket Verma, Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, David Payne, Jaydev Unadkat
KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Pitch Report and Weather Report
Eden Gardens has transformed into a batting-friendly surface in recent years, with high-scoring games becoming the norm.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-friendly with good pace and bounce |
| Batting Condition | True surface, short boundaries favor big hitting |
| Bowling Condition | Early pace assistance, spinners get turn later |
| Dew Factor | Expected in second innings, chasing easier |
| Average First/Second Innings Score | 199 in IPL 2025, 220+ is competitive |
KKR vs SRH Toss Factor
Teams batting first won 4 of 7 matches at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025. Any score above 220 is tough to chase. However, dew in second innings can make bowling difficult, creating a genuine dilemma at the toss.
KKR vs SRH Weather Report
Clear skies expected in Kolkata with no rain interruptions likely for Thursday’s evening fixture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 32-37°C |
| Weather | Clear and sunny |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Humidity | 45-55% |
| Rain Chances | 15% (No interruption expected) |
KKR vs SRH IPL 2026 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) | 67 off 40 vs MI, 200th IPL game, avg 77.71 in powerplay since 2023 |
| Finn Allen (KKR) | 37 off 17 vs MI, 732 T20 runs in 2026 at SR 193.13, T20 WC hero at Eden |
| Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR) | 0/48 vs MI, needs to bounce back at his home ground |
| Ishan Kishan (SRH) | 80 off 38 vs RCB, captain SR 165.7, explosive form |
| Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) | SR 211.32 vs Varun, 163.46 vs Narine, key matchup |
| Aniket Verma (SRH) | 43 off 18 vs RCB, breakout IPL 2025 star with SR 166.19 |
