SRH 160/10 beat KKR 156/3 | IPL 2026 Scorecard
KKR vs SRH Dream11 team prediction for IPL 2026 Match 6 at Eden Gardens. Best captain & VC picks, pitch report, head-to-head stats, must-have players and fantasy XI tips. Kolkata Knight Riders host Sunrisers Hyderabad — both looking for their first win.
- 📅 3 May 2026 · 7:30 PM IST
- 📍 Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, Hyderabad
- 🏆 IPL 2026
KKR are the reigning two-time IPL champions (2024, 2025) and arrive under pressure after conceding a 220 chase to MI in M2. Cameron Green has replaced Andre Russell in the marquee overseas slot and is their new X-factor. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remain core pillars. Vaibhav Arora leads the pace attack with Blessing Muzarabani as the overseas pace option. Harshit Rana (knee), Akash Deep (back) and Matheesha Pathirana (calf) are all unavailable — a significant pace bowling shortage.
SRH lost their opener to RCB (RCB chased their 202), showing their bowling is vulnerable. Ishan Kishan was brilliant with 80(38) in M1 but that wasn't enough. Pat Cummins missed M1 — his return is crucial for their pace attack. Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen and Nitish Kumar Reddy give them dangerous batting depth. Brydon Carse is an excellent pace option if Cummins remains unavailable.
Narine at Eden Gardens is the safest captain call in the IPL. He bats aggressively at the top (often 30-50+ in under 20 balls) AND bowls 4 overs of controlled spin. The all-round floor is unmatched and his ceiling — on his home fortress — is enormous. Premium double-points choice.
Kishan scored 80(38) in M1 — already in blistering form. He opens and keeps for SRH, giving him dual fantasy bonuses. His aggressive intent works perfectly on Eden's flat surface. Alternate VC: Cameron Green for explosive batting upside.
- Sunil Narine(KKR)
Narine is the heartbeat of KKR. His aggressive opening batting (can post 50+ in 20 balls) combined with 3-4 overs of tight off-spin makes him the standout value pick in this match. At Eden Gardens he is virtually unstoppable — this is his fortress.
- Ishan Kishan(SRH)
Kishan was SRH's standout performer in M1 with 80(38). His aggressive intent at the top of the order, combined with the keeper bonus, makes him the best fantasy pick from SRH. He was SRH's best batter last season too. In-form and dangerous.
- Cameron Green(KKR)
Green is KKR's marquee new acquisition, replacing Russell. His six-hitting ability and right-arm pace give him genuine all-round upside. Eden Gardens suits his power game. He's the differential in this match — if he fires, KKR win by a distance.
- Varun Chakravarthy(KKR)
Varun's mystery spin and ability to deceive top-order batters on the Eden surface makes him a premium bowling pick. He is KKR's most dangerous bowling weapon at home — wickets, economy, and genuine unpredictability.
- Nitish Kumar Reddy(SRH)
Reddy emerged as one of IPL's best young all-rounders in 2025. His explosive batting (can bat at 5 and score 30-40 at 170+ SR) combined with useful medium pace makes him an excellent fantasy pick — especially at Eden where he scores freely.
- Vaibhav Arora(KKR)
With Harshit Rana, Akash Deep and Pathirana all unavailable, Arora is KKR's lead pace option. He bowls aggressively in the powerplay and at the death, and Eden Gardens rewards lateral movement with the new ball. His wicket-taking ability makes him the most viable bowling pick from KKR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won SRH vs KKR?
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a mammoth 226/8 at Eden Gardens, powered by a stunning 76 off 39 balls from Nitish Kumar Reddy who tore the KKR bowling apart in the death overs. KKR's chase never got going — they were bowled out for 161 in 18.3 overs, losing by 65 runs. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the standout performer of the night, earning a well-deserved Man of the Match award as SRH registered a dominant victory.
Who was Player of the Match in SRH vs KKR?
Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match. Top batter: Nitish Kumar Reddy — 76(39). Top bowler: Harshal Patel — 3/32.
What is the pitch report for Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad?
Eden Gardens is one of the great batting tracks in IPL. The fast, true outfield and flat surface regularly produces scores of 190–210. Pace bowlers are effective with the new ball (swing in the powerplay) and high-quality seamers thrive at the death. Spinners like Varun Chakravarthy use the slowness well in the middle overs. Home advantage at Eden is significant — KKR are near-invincible here.
Who should be captain for SRH vs KKR in fantasy cricket?
Sunil Narine is a strong captain pick, with Ishan Kishan as vice-captain. Narine at Eden Gardens is the safest captain call in the IPL. He bats aggressively at the top (often 30-50+ in under 20 balls) AND bowls 4 overs of controlled spin. The all-round floor is unmatched and his ceiling — on his home fortress — is enormous. Premium double-points choice.
Who will win SRH vs KKR?
Eden Gardens is KKR's fortress. With both sides winless in IPL 2026, the hunger to get off the mark will be high. Narine and Green can set up a big total batting first. SRH's batting is explosive (Kishan, Klaasen, Reddy) but KKR's home bowling record is outstanding. KKR to make it 1-1 in style — winning by 18-25 runs in a 190-run game.
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