Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a four-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Wednesday, April 2, 2026. The win was anchored by a composed, unbeaten half-century from South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen.
Chasing a target of 169 set by KKR at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, SRH reached 173/6 with an over to spare. Klaasen scored 63 runs from 29 deliveries, an innings that included 8 sixes, to steer his team home after a middle-order stumble. For KKR, Andre Russell top-scored with a brisk 64 off 25 balls in their total of 168 all out.
The result marks a return to winning ways for SRH after a recent defeat. KKR's innings faltered after a strong start, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan taking three wickets each for the hosts. SRH captain Pat Cummins praised Klaasen's finishing ability in the post-match presentation.
