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IPL 2026: SRH beat KKR by 65 runs to register first win
Looking ahead, Chennai Super Kings will take on Punjab Kings on Friday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bounced back to winning ways as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 65 runs in their IPL clash on Thursday.
Heinrich Klaasen starred with a composed 52 off 35 balls, guiding SRH to a competitive 226/8. In response, KKR struggled, losing early wickets and being bowled out for 161, slumping to their second consecutive defeat.
Left-arm pacer Jaydev Unadkat (3/21), Ehsan Malinga (2/14), and Nitish Kumar Reddy (2/17) played key roles in restricting KKR.
Earlier, on Wednesday, Lucknow Super Giants edged out Delhi Capitals by just 2 runs in a low-scoring thriller. Lucknow posted 141 before Delhi fell short despite a composed chase, highlighting the unpredictability of T20 cricket.
Looking ahead, Chennai Super Kings will take on Punjab Kings on Friday. Chennai will aim to build early momentum with their balanced squad, while Punjab will rely on their strong batting and disciplined bowling to bounce back.
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