KKR vs SRH turned into a one sided contest as outplayed by 65 runs at Eden Gardens.
Hyderabad delivered a commanding performance with the bat and set a daunting total that put Kolkata under pressure from the very start. Their top order played with confidence and attacked the bowlers with clean hitting and smart shot selection. The innings was built on strong partnerships that kept the scoreboard moving at a rapid pace
Kolkata bowlers struggled to contain the flow of runs and failed to pick up wickets at key moments. Hyderabad capitalized on this and finished their innings on a high note which proved to be decisive
In reply Kolkata never looked settled as wickets kept falling at regular intervals. The chase lacked direction and momentum as Hyderabad bowlers dominated with accuracy and variation. Every attempt to rebuild was quickly shut down which made the target look even bigger
The middle overs proved crucial as Hyderabad tightened their grip with quick breakthroughs and disciplined fielding. Kolkata batters found it difficult to rotate strike and failed to create any meaningful resistance
This victory boosts Hyderabad confidence and strengthens their campaign while Kolkata will need to reassess their approach and bounce back in the upcoming matches
