Sunrises Hydrabad vs Kolkata Night Riders — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Ipl 2026 • Sunrises Hydrabad won the match by 65 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Ipl 2026, Sunrises Hydrabad took on Kolkata Night Riders on May 27, 2026, 05:40 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Sunrises Hydrabad won the match by 65 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 387 runs and 18 wickets fall between Sunrises Hydrabad (226/8 in 20.0 overs) and Kolkata Night Riders (161/10 in 16.0 overs).
2. Sunrises Hydrabad Innings Breakdown (226/8)
Batting in the first innings, Sunrises Hydrabad finished on 226/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 11.30 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Sunrises Hydrabad accumulated 84 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Klaasen spearheaded the batting effort with 52 runs off 35 balls (including 4 fours and 1 sixes at a strike rate of 148.6). Valuable middle-order support came from Sharma, who contributed 48 runs off 21 deliveries, while Head added 46 (21b). The bowling side conceded 13 extra runs (wides: 9, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 4). With the ball in the first innings, Murzarabani led the bowling figures with 4/41 in 4.0 overs (economy 10.25), assisted by Vaibhav (2/47 in 4.0 overs).
3. Kolkata Night Riders Chase & Second Innings Summary (161/10)
Pursuing a target of 227 runs for victory, Kolkata Night Riders recorded 161/10 in 16.0 overs at a scoring rate of 10.06 runs per over. Angkrish anchored the chase for Kolkata Night Riders with 52 runs from 29 balls (6 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 179.3), alongside Singh who chipped in with 35 off 25 balls. Defending the total, Unkhat delivered a key spell of 3/21 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 7.00, while Malinga finished with 2/14 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Head and Sharma (Sunrises Hydrabad), who combined for 79 runs off 34 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 14 catches, 2 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Singh making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Reddy (Sunrises Hydrabad) topped the match rankings with 133.0 total points, followed closely by Murzarabani (119.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Reddy.