LIVEKKR vs SRH: Sunrisers Hyderabad seek top-order rampage as they hit 98 runs for the loss of 1 wicket in 7 overs

Travis Head Gone

Kartik Tyagi delivers a massive breakthrough and Eden Gardens erupts! Travis Head falls after a blistering cameo as he miscues a back-of-a-length delivery angled across him at 142.2 kph. Looking to muscle a flat-batted shot, Head loses his grip with the bottom hand coming off, and the ball lobs high off the cue end. Cameron Green tracks back from mid-on and holds on under pressure to complete a crucial catch. Head departs for a rapid 46 off 21 balls, laced with six fours and three sixes, as Kolkata Knight Riders finally break the dangerous opening stand.

SRH starting lineup

Sunrisers Hyderabad have announced their Playing XI with Ishan Kishan leading the side and taking up wicketkeeping duties. The batting unit looks explosive at the top with Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, followed by the ever-dangerous Heinrich Klaasen in the middle order. Aniket Verma and Nitish Kumar Reddy add depth and flexibility to the lineup. The bowling attack features experience and variety with Jaydev Unadkat and David Payne leading the pace unit, while spin responsibilities will likely be shared by Harsh Dubey and Shivang Kumar.

KKR starting lineup

Kolkata Knight Riders have named their Playing XI with Ajinkya Rahane leading the side. The lineup features a mix of experience and firepower, with Cameron Green and Rinku Singh forming the core of the batting unit, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi takes up wicketkeeping duties. The all-round options include Ramandeep Singh and Anukul Roy, adding balance to the side. With the ball, the spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy will be key, supported by the pace attack comprising Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi and Blessing Muzarabani.

Toss Update

KKR won the Toss and decided to Bowl First

Toss update

Kolkata Knight Riders have won the toss and elected to field first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. With conditions expected to assist bowlers early on under lights, KKR have opted to chase, trusting their batting depth later in the game. The decision puts immediate pressure on SRH’s explosive top order, which will be keen to bounce back after a mixed outing in their previous match. Early wickets could prove crucial, while a strong powerplay from SRH might tilt momentum. All eyes will now be on how both teams execute their plans in these opening stages.

Match preview

It’s a lively evening at Eden Gardens as Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad begin their final preparations ahead of the toss. The teams are slowly filtering onto the field, with early signs of intensity already visible. Shivam Mavi is having a bowl alongside Harshal Patel, while Rinku Singh is deep in batting visualisation at the crease. On the sidelines, Cameron Green is going through his routines, even sharing a quick word with Dwayne Bravo before resuming. For SRH, one of their left-arm wrist spinners—likely Shivang Kumar—is working closely with the group, hinting at possible changes.