In a strong comeback, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs in IPL 2026. Batting first, SRH posted an impressive total of 226/8, led by Heinrich Klaasen's 52 runs, alongside notable contributions from Abhishek Sharma (48) and Travis Head (46). In response, KKR struggled against SRH's bowling attack, getting bowled out for 161 runs. Veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat was the standout bowler, taking 3 wickets for 21 runs. Following the match, SRH all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy addressed concerns about the team's bowling strength, highlighting the experience of players like Unadkat and Eshan Malinga. Reddy asserted that the perception of a weak bowling unit arises from the explosive nature of their batting lineup, which has overshadowed their bowling performances. This victory marked SRH's first win of the season after a disappointing opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.