IPL 2026 SRH vs KKR Match 45 Result

In Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) seemed on track for 200 runs after Travis Head scored a fiery 61 runs and Kishan added 42 runs. However, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine tore through the middle order and bowled SRH out for 165 runs. During the chase, Finn Allen provided a fast start and then Raghuvanshi (59 runs) and Rahane (43 runs) steadily built the innings. Rinku Singh wrapped it up as KKR triumphed by 7 wickets with 10 balls to spare. Here’s the detailed analysis of the SRH vs KKR match result.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Innings: From Fireworks to Collapse

The Sunrisers Hyderabad innings can be divided into two distinct phases. After Pat Cummins opted to bat, Travis Head went on a rampage and scored 61 runs off just 28 balls which helped SRH reach 71/1 during the powerplay. Ishan Kishan contributed 42 runs and together they elevated the score to 105/1 by the ninth over. However, Varun Chakravarthy made a crucial breakthrough by dismissing Head and this led to a dramatic collapse for SRH. They lost nine wickets for a mere 58 runs and ultimately finished at 165 all out in 19 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Innings: Raghuvanshi & Rahane Anchor Chase

Chasing 166 runs, the Kolkata Knight Riders got off to a quick start with Finn Allen (29 runs) which included 27 runs in a single over bowled by Pat Cummins. After he got out, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (59 runs) and captain Ajinkya Rahane (43 runs) formed a steady partnership of 84 runs that shifted the momentum away from Sunrisers Hyderabad. Although SRH attempted to make a comeback with Sakib Hussain and Shivang Kumar taking wickets towards the end they only needed 15 runs at that point. Rinku Singh wrapped things up with an unbeaten 22 runs and secured a 7-wicket victory in 18.2 overs.

SRH vs KKR Match Result: Key Moments

• Varun Chakravarthy struck Travis Head and sparked a collapse of 9 wickets for 58 runs.
• Rovman Powell’s one‑handed catch removed Klaasen.
• Sunil Narine clean bowled Salil Arora and dismissed Ishan Kishan in the same over.
• Finn Allen smashed 27 runs off Pat Cummins in one over.

Points Table Impact

Sunrisers Hyderabad stayed third on 12 points with an NRR of +0.644, while Kolkata Knight Riders climbed to eighth on 7 points with an NRR of -0.539. Here’s how the points table looks after KKR’s win over SRH – Updated Points Table.

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