KKR vs SRH Clash Tonight as Both Teams Seek First Win of the Season

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the sixth match of IPL 2026 at their home ground on Thursday. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at Eden Gardens, with the toss set for 7:00 PM. Both teams enter the contest aiming to secure their first win of the season after suffering defeats in their opening matches. In the season opener, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Meanwhile, four-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders were beaten by Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. Looking at the head-to-head record, Kolkata and Hyderabad have faced each other in 30 IPL matches so far. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 19 of these encounters, while Sunrisers Hyderabad have secured 10 victories. One match ended in a tie, which Kolkata won in the Super Over. At Eden Gardens, the two teams have played 11 matches against each other. The home side Kolkata has maintained a strong record, winning 8 matches, while Hyderabad has managed to win 3 games at this venue.