The finalists of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are coming back to Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 2nd April 2026. In a low-scoring match, KKR conquered the IPL title, winning the match by 8 wickets to script history after claiming the title for the third time. Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed the title only once in 2016, after which there has been a drought of an IPL trophy, which they are looking to end in the IPL 2026 season.
Both KKR and SRH have built strong squads for IPL 2026 and initially appeared as one of the strong contenders to qualify for the playoffs, looking at their players.
Now both KKR and SRH will be looking to move on from their unforgettable matches in IPL 2026. Let’s have a look at KKR vs SRH Head to Head Records in Eden Gardens, Kolkata Ahead of IPL 2026.
KKR vs SRH Head to Head in IPL
Talking about their head-to-head records, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other 28 times in the IPL, with KKR taking a lead with 19 wins, while SRH come out victorious on 9 occasions. In terms of KKR vs SRH rivalry, defending champions have a stupendous winning percentage of 67.85.
| 🏟️ Match Detail | 📈 Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| 🟡 KKR Wins | 20 |
| 🟠 SRH Wins | 10 |
| 🤝 Tied Matches | 0 |
| 🌧️ No Result (NR) | 0 |
KKR vs SRH Head to Head at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders also have a lead against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their own den Eden Gardens. Out of the 11 matches between both teams on this ground, KKR won 8, while SRH come out victorious on three occasions. In their last outing at Eden Gardens on 03rd April, 2025, KKR defeated SRH by 80 runs in a high-scoring encounter with Venkatesh Iyer shining with his half-century.
| 🏟️ Match Detail | 📈 Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 11 |
| 🟡 KKR Wins | 8 |
| 🟠 SRH Wins | 3 |
| 🤝 Tied Matches | 0 |
| 🌧️ No Result (NR) | 0 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens is one of the iconic cricket stadiums in India with a capacity of 68,000 spectators. The surface of the Eden Gardens is favorable for both batters and bowlers. The pitch has been prepared using black cotton soil helps in maintaining good bounce which becomes paradise for the batters.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata IPL Records & Stats
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata has hosted a total of 100 matches in IPL, out of which 42 matches have been won by the team batting first, while 57 times, a team has won batting second. The last IPL match on this ground was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and CSK where CSK defeated KKR by just 2 run.
| City | Kolkata | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 07/05/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 100 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 42 (42.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 57 (57.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 51 (51.00%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 48 (48.00%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 1 (1.00%) | ||
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* | R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 25/05/2022 v Lucknow Super Giants |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 | S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) | 15/04/2012 v Punjab Kings |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) | 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 28.05 | ||
| Average Runs per Over | 8.55 | ||
| Average Score Batting First | 165.29 | ||
