Sunrisers Hyderabad failed to take revenge for their last year’s final loss, as KKR comprehensively defeated them and registered their 2nd win of the season. Pat Cummins decided to chase first after losing two back-to-back games while batting first. Kolkata’s start was horrendous; Quinton De Cock and Sunil Narine once again failed to impress.
KKR’s rising star Angkrish Raghuvanshi and captain Ajinkya Rahane provided the momentum the team needed. They built a strong partnership, taking the team to 100 runs before both fell within just 9 runs. However, despite those quick wickets, SRH couldn’t regain control, as Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh accelerated the run rate with scores of 60 and 32, respectively.
If KKR had a poor start, Hyderabad’s was even worse, as they lost their top three destructive batters. Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan were all dismissed with just 9 runs on the board. SRH’s middle order tried to fight back, with debutant Kamindu Mendis scoring 27 runs. However, Nitish Kumar Reddy looked sluggish, managing only 19 runs off 15 balls.
Hyderabad’s top scorer was Heinrich Klaasen, who made 33 runs with 2 fours and 2 huge sixes. However, he too fell to Vaibhav Arora’s smart bowling and headed back to the pavilion. The Indian bowler finished with impressive figures of 3 wickets for just 29 runs. KKR won the match by 80 runs, giving their net run rate a significant boost. They jumped to 5th place, while SRH remained at the bottom with three consecutive losses.
Fans react to Kolkata Knight Riders’ comprehensive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad seems to be losing their way, suffering their third consecutive defeat of the season. Fans are disappointed by yet another one-sided match. Many believe SRH was overhyped and that other teams have figured them out.
One fan claimed that Hyderabad was overrated and got exposed this season. Another agreed, suggesting they change their batting approach. Fans also joked about SRH once again falling short of the 300-run mark. Here are some of the top reactions from fans:
One user called Cummins massively overrated and even labeled him the worst captain in IPL. Another said SRH’s overconfidence cost them the match. Fans praised Vaibhav Arora for his brilliant bowling, while others pointed out that KKR’s win gave a significant boost to their net run rate.