SRH vs KKR, IPL 2026 Match 45: Kolkata Knight Riders Clinch 7-Wicket Win, Extend Winning Streak To Three

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In the SRH vs KKR match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH batted first on a flat pitch. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma gave a fast start, reaching 71/1 in 6 overs. Head smashed 61 off 28 balls, and SRH crossed 100 in just 9 overs. It looked like a 200+ score.

But after Head got out, KKR came back strongly. Varun Chakaravarthy took 3 wickets, and Sunil Narine also struck key blows, reaching 200 IPL wickets. SRH collapsed from 105/1 to around 156/9. Ishan Kishan scored 42, but the team ended with a below-par total.

SRH vs KKR Full Chase From Powerplay to Final Overs, KKR Seals Win Comfortably

In the SRH vs KKR match, KKR had a good power play and scored 71/1 in 6 overs. Ajinkya Rahane and Finn Allen started carefully with 8/0 in the first over and 14/0 after two overs. Rahane then hit a six in over 3 to build momentum.

The big moment came in over 4 when Finn Allen smashed 27 runs with 6, 2, 6, 4, 4 and extras, taking the score to 49/1, but he got out at the end. Over 5 was quiet with just 6 runs. In over 6, Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit two sixes and finished strong.

In the SRH vs KKR match, KKR continued strongly after the power play and reached 133/2 in 15 overs. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi built a steady partnership with smart singles and some boundaries. KKR moved from 79/1 in 7 overs to 105/1 in 10 overs, keeping a good run rate.

Raghuvanshi played attacking shots and hit boundaries in overs 8 and 12, while Rahane stayed calm and scored regularly. KKR crossed 120 in 13 overs and looked in control. But in over 15, Sakib Hussain dismissed Rahane, who got out after a good innings, giving SRH an important breakthrough.

KKR handled the death overs very smartly and chased the target easily. At the end of over 16, they were 143/2 with full control. In over 17, Rinku Singh hit a big six, but Angkrish Raghuvanshi got out, and the score became 153/3. Cameron Green joined Rinku, and they stayed calm.

Over 18 was slow, but a lucky overthrow gave 5 runs, and KKR reached 160/3. In over 19, Rinku Singh finished the match by hitting two fours. KKR ended at 169/3 and won comfortably without any pressure. 

SRH vs KKR Batting Performance in a Smooth Chase Win

In the SRH vs KKR match, KKR’s batting unit played very well and chased the target with ease, finishing at 169/3. Finn Allen gave a quick start with 29 off 13 balls, hitting 3 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate above 220.

Ajinkya Rahane scored 43 off 36 with 4 fours and 1 six, keeping the innings steady. Angkrish Raghuvanshi played the key knock of 59 off 47 with 5 fours and 2 sixes. In the end, Rinku Singh was not out on 22 off 11 and finished the match, while Cameron Green remained not out on 3.

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Rishabh Satija is a sports writer and analyst known for his detailed cricket coverage and match analysis. He closely follows international and franchise tournaments, delivering tactical insights, match previews, and player-focused stories. Alongside cricket, he also covers chess, eSports, and other major sporting events, offering a broader sports perspective. With a strong understanding of the game, Rishabh focuses on accurate reporting, sharp analysis, and engaging storytelling from some of the biggest sporting stages worldwide.