IPL match time today: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will look to register their first win of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) as the two teams go head-to-head at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday (April 2). Both teams started their campaign with a (IPL match time today)defeat away from home against Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), respectively.
KKR put up a huge score of 220 on the board against MI with skipper Ajinkya Rahane as the top scorer with a 40-ball 67 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. However, the five-time champions chased the target with five balls to spare. On the other hand, SRH was beaten by RCB as the defending champions chased down a total of 201 in record speed with 27 balls at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The Hyderabad-based team’s captain Ishan Kishan was also their highest run-getter with a quick-fire 38-ball 80.
KKR VS SRH IPL 2026 – All You Need To Know
Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
Venue: Kolkata’s Eden Gardens
Prediction: Playing at home, KKR have the edge. While both teams have a pace bowling unit that does inspire confidence, the Knight Riders’ spin attack is arguably the best on paper. However, the form of both Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine remains a cause of concern. If they do not fire, SRH’s power-packed batting unit will make them favourites.
The Knight Riders also dominate the head-to-head between the two teams. The two teams have played 30 games in which KKR has won 20 while SRH has just 10 wins. The three-time champions have dominated proceedings at the Eden Gardens with eight wins in 11 games.Hence, KKR are predicted to win the game as they have the historical edge, home advantage, and a more balanced team.