SRH Beat KKR by 65 Runs in IPL 2026: Klaasen Fifty and Unadkat Spell Seal First Win for Hyderabad
SRH beat KKR by 65 runs in IPL 2026 as Klaasen scores 52 and Unadkat takes 3 wickets. Hyderabad secure first win with dominant performance.
In a thrilling contest, the SRH beat KKR by 65 runs in IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, securing their first win of the season. Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered a dominant all-round performance, with Heinrich Klaasen’s fifty and a brilliant bowling spell from Jaydev Unadkat leading the charge.
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Klaasen Fifty Powers SRH to 226/8
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive total in the SRH vs KKR IPL 2026 match:
- Heinrich Klaasen – 52 runs
- Abhishek Sharma – 48 runs
- Travis Head – 46 runs
The opening pair of Head and Abhishek gave SRH a flying start with an 82-run partnership, setting the foundation for a huge score of 226/8, the highest total of the season so far.
KKR Bowlers Try to Fight Back
For Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Blessing Muzarabani – 4/41
- Vaibhav Arora – 2/47
Despite picking wickets, KKR bowlers could not stop SRH from posting a challenging total in this SRH beat KKR IPL 2026 match.
Unadkat Leads Bowling Attack, KKR All Out for 161
Chasing 227, KKR failed to keep up with the required run rate:
- Bowled out for 161 in 16 overs
- Jaydev Unadkat – 3/21 (match-winning spell)
- Support from Eshan Malinga, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Harsh Dubey
The disciplined bowling ensured SRH beat KKR by 65 runs in IPL 2026 comfortably.
Raghuvanshi Fights Lone Battle for KKR
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 52 runs
- Rinku Singh – 35 runs
Despite a strong start and Raghuvanshi’s effort, KKR collapsed under pressure and could not chase down the big target.
Key Moments of the Match
- Explosive start by SRH openers
- Klaasen’s crucial half-century
- Unadkat’s game-changing bowling spell
- KKR collapse after a promising start
First Successful Defence of IPL 2026
This match marked:
- SRH’s first win of the season
- First successful defence of a total in IPL 2026
The SRH beat KKR by 65 runs in IPL 2026 match showcased Hyderabad’s strength in both batting and bowling. With Klaasen’s fifty and Unadkat’s brilliant spell, SRH registered a convincing win and gained crucial momentum in the tournament.
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