Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad face off in Match 6 of IPL 2026 tonight at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Both teams enter the contest after suffering defeats in their season openers and will be eager to register their first win.
KKR posted 220-4 against Mumbai Indians, with Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scoring half-centuries. However, their bowlers failed to defend the total, allowing MI to chase it down with five balls to spare. SRH had a tougher outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Stand-in captain Ishan Kishan scored 80, pushing SRH to 201-9, but RCB chased the target in just 15.4 overs.
Both teams struggled with their bowling units, which lacked penetration and control. Tonight’s match offers a chance to bounce back and recalibrate strategies.
The weather in Kolkata will remain clear, with temperatures around 30°C during match hours. No rain is expected, ensuring a full game.
Eden Gardens is known for high-scoring encounters, with totals around 200 becoming common. The pitch favours batters, and the team winning the toss is likely to bowl first.
Fans can catch the action live on Star Sports Network and stream it on the JioHotstar app and website. The match begins at 7:30 PM IST.
