IPL 2026 Points Table Updated: SRH jump to 6th after 65-run win over KKR at Eden Gardens

SRH’s strong batting display, led by Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen, helped them secure a comfortable 65-run win. For KKR, the lack of partnerships and poor finishing proved costly in their second straight defeat.

Put in to bat, SRH posted a strong 226/8 in 20 overs – the highest score of the season so far. KKR could only manage 161 in 16 overs while chasing the target.

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Explosive start by SRH openers

Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave SRH a flying start, adding 82 runs in just 5.4 overs. Head smashed 46 off 21 balls, while Abhishek scored 48 off 21 balls.

Heinrich Klaasen then played a crucial role with a composed 52 off 35 balls. His innings helped SRH score 51 runs in the last four overs and set a challenging total.

KKR’s collapse after strong start

KKR got off to a quick start with Finn Allen smashing 25 runs in the first over. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also played well, scoring a quick 52 off 29 balls. At one stage, KKR were 110/3 in 10 overs.

However, the momentum shifted completely after Raghuvanshi’s dismissal. The middle order failed to build big partnerships, and KKR lost wickets regularly to slump to 161 all out.

Nitish Kumar Reddy wins Player of the Match

Nitish Kumar Reddy was named Player of the Match for his impressive all-round performance – 39 runs off 24 balls and 2 wickets with the ball.

IPL 2026: Updated Points Table after KKR vs SRH match

Ishan Kishan’s reaction after the win

After the victory, SRH captain Ishan Kishan praised the team effort but stressed the need to improve their fielding.

“Fielding is one area where we need to work as a team. 10-20 runs can make a big difference.”

Ajinkya Rahane on KKR’s defeat

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted that the lack of big partnerships cost them the game.

“Yes, I felt we needed some big partnerships. The players who got set should have taken the innings deeper. In batting, when you are chasing, you need big partnerships, but we couldn’t get that.”

He also noted that the pitch became slower in the second half.

“The ball was holding a bit in the second half. But we don’t want to make excuses. We have to adapt accordingly.”