Sunrisers Hyderabad bounced back in style in IPL 2026 after a disappointing start to their campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Their revival was powered by a blistering opening stand between Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, who once again showcased their aggressive intent in the powerplay.
The duo provided SRH with early momentum, putting the Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers under pressure at Eden Gardens. However, the game saw a dramatic shift when Blessing Muzarabani struck twice in a single over, removing key batters and briefly pulling KKR back into the contest.
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Just when the momentum seemed to swing, Heinrich Klaasen stepped up with a composed innings, building a crucial partnership with Nitish Kumar Reddy. Their stand ensured SRH regained control and posted a formidable total of 226, despite disciplined death bowling efforts from Kartik Tyagi.
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In response, KKR got off to a flying start, thanks to Finn Allenβs explosive hitting. The Kiwi batter hammered runs in the opening over, helping KKR register their highest powerplay score against SRH, finishing at 74/3 after six overs. However, the momentum didnβt last long as wickets at regular intervals derailed their chase.
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One of the most unfortunate moments of the innings came with Cameron Greenβs dismissal. Batting under pressure at No. 4, the Australian all-rounder found himself run out in a bizarre fashion. A straight drive from Angkrish Raghuvanshi was partially stopped by Eshan Malinga, leaving both batters stranded mid-pitch. With confusion over the call, Green failed to make his ground in time, and the third umpire ruled him out.
The dismissal added to KKRβs woes, highlighting how quickly the game had turned despite their promising start.
