Since their inception, the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline covers highs and lows of Indian Premier League history including last-ball finishes, high-scoring games, playoff encounters as well as championship final clashes. While Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) joined the IPL in 2008, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) emerged as a franchise of the tournament during the 2013 season. These two franchises have then gone on to establish an intense rivalry, boasting overseas superstars as well as Indian talent aplenty, destructive batsmen and bowlers rich in experience. However, their meetings have also given us some unforgettable performances and nail biting results including the Super Over in 2020, IPL Final in 2024 and the high scoring matches of 2025.

KKR vs SRH, Timeline of the Match

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Gone are the days when T20 cricket used to be a test of both batters and bowlers as by clever captaincy and aggressive style, an entire match can turn within overs. KKR have lifted the IPL trophy in multiple editions while SRH were crowned as champions for the first time ever in 2016. When you look over the seasons between both teams, there are some successful seasons and some that can be described as rebuilding or even sewer ball but years have passed with playoff appearances from each. With close finishes, one-sided matchups and pressure cooker knockout contests under their belt, plenty of cricketing memories are wrapped in the annals of IPL history crammed with these two sides. To stay updated with the more cricket-related stories, match time table updates, player statistics and IPL highlights Crikzoo can enable readers to know about the recent cricket-related stories and historic match information.

Category	Details
Team 1	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Team 2	Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Tournament	Indian Premier League
KKR’s IPL debut	2008
SRH’s IPL debut	2013
Memorable encounter	IPL 2024 Final
IPL 2024 Final winner	Kolkata Knight Riders
IPL 2025 high-scoring match winner	Sunrisers Hyderabad
2026 highlighted result	SRH won by 65 runs on April 2

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad History: Initial seed (2013–2017)

Sunrisers Hyderabad Joins the IPL (2013)

Sunrisers Hyderabad have been in the Indian Premier League since 2013 and their rivalry with Kolkata Knight Riders started very late. KKR were an already solid franchise and they lifted their first IPL title in 2012. SRH came into the tournament with a low-key but bowler text, banking on disciplined spells and much variegation at bat from seasoned international players. The teams started to have a competitive rivalry during their early meetings with KKR. Both the franchises were still in the development phase, trying to piece together their squads with some key players and aiming for more than just a patchy showing at league stage in these early seasons.

2014–2015: Kolkata Knight Riders Consolidation

Another major achievement for the Kolkata Knight Riders came into fold during the 2014 IPL, where they bagged their second title after beating Kings XI Punjab in the final. A combination of solid leadership, aggressive batting and key contributions from the allrounders as well as bowlers propelled the team to success. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad kept fighting for those playoff spots and looked to find a better overall squad balance. These seasons their clashes consisted of battle royale between spin-heavy option digesting KKR and SRHs bowling arsenal in search for easy points during the league phase.

2016–2017: Sunrisers Hyderabad Become Champions

The 2016 season was a milestone in the history of Sunrisers Hyderabad, their first IPL title coming after beating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final. They achieved this by bowling brilliantly, having the right contribution from David Warner and playing with a strong team combination. The Kolkata Knight Riders also kept going through this period, constantly competing for a playoff berth. Another wrinkle in their rivalry was added by how fortunes changed for both franchises. The title made SRH a title-winning franchise while KKR just managed to bolster their status as one of the veteran franchises in the tournament.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Timeline: 2018-2020 IPL

Both Teams Make The Playoffs 2018

Both KKR and SRH qualified for the playoffs in 2018 IPL season, key chapter of history between these two franchises SRH was all but consistent through the league stage, eventually reaching the top few teams as KKR also qualified for the playoffs. However, their biggest date came on 25 May 2018 in the team of Qualifier 2. And once Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 174/7, they managed the defence successfully to clinch a thrilling win to take two points as KKR fell short by 13 runs. Subsequently, SRH made the final but failed to overcome Chennai Super Kings. The need for bowling discipline and tempering the pressure were both drilled home in this match which was a knockout contest.

2019: Competitive League-Stage Encounters

The rivalry continued to flourish during the 2019 season with veteran international players and some of the best young Indian prospects taking centre stage for both KKR and SRH. David Warner carried the batting workload for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders depended heavily on their explosive top order and all-rounders to step-up when needed. The meetings of those two teams showed how the result of a T20 match depended on individual brilliance. With the season progressing, both teams have experienced varying degrees of consistency, and their rivalry continues to develop with teaching testing combinations and strategies according to conditions and opposition challenges.

2020: Super Over Drama As Kolkata Knight Riders Defeat Kings XI Punjab

The date was October 18, 2020 and the encounter became one of the most iconic matches in KKR vs SRH history. The game took place in the United Arab Emirates during the IPL season, and the teams finished with 163 runs apiece to push the league battle into a Super Over. KKR kept their cool and managed to win the match in the super over. Those are the fine lines that T20 cricket throws up, a bowler restricting or being hit for a boundary, single running decision determining the fate of the match. Regardless of that finish, it is still a prime example of the close finishes this rivalry has produced.

Timeline: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | IPL 2021–2022

2021: Kolkata Knight Riders Defend Key Matches

Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings 2,Sunrisers Hyderabad One of the most crucial wins during the 2021 IPL season for Kolkata Knight Riders came against Sunrisers Hyderabad. It was a match between KKR and SRH on April 11 in which KKR scored 187/6 while defending SRH ended the innings at 177/5, giving victory to KKR by 10 runs. Kolkata then bowled out Hyderabad for 115 on October 3 and chased down the target by six wickets. These contributions by KKR kept them on track during the tournament. The team qualified for the final though finally lost out to Chennai Super Kings who won the league that year. It was a far tougher season for SRH, whose level dropped enough that they couldn’t match the consistency needed to be contenders for a playoff berth.

2022: Both Teams Exchange Victories

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2022 Season In their contest on April 15, SRH chased down the KKR score of 175/8 and won by seven wickets with good captaincy skills while chasing. They met each other for the second time on 14th May when KKR posted a total of 177/6 & SRH was limited to just 123/8. The Kolkata team won that match by 54 runs showing the ability of their bowling to defend a par score. These results proved that the rivalry was not completely one-sided during the season, with both franchises able to play well.

A Timeline of KKR vs SRH: IPL 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad by 23 runs: April 14, 2023

Batting performance in KKR vs SRH: Match 14, Eden Gardens (April 14, 2023) Batting first, SRH hammered a mammoth 228/4 in 20 overs to set a daunting target for the home side. Harry Brook scored the best knock of an unbeaten 100 off 55 balls. His innings comprised a good mix of hitting power and placement to give Hyderabad a decent score. KKR retorted with 205/7, but had long fallen short of the target. It was a much needed league-stage victory for SRH, who won by 23 runs and this win has given fans an exciting high-scoring contest.

04th May 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders Win The Match By Five Runs

The reverse fixture was a far closer contest, in Hyderabad on 4 May 2023. In 20 overs, KKR put up a total of 171/9 and made SRH chase down a competitive score. Meanwhile, in the chase, Hyderabad scored 166/8 and fell behind 5 runs. The KKR bowlers did well in the final overs to stop SRH chasing down the total. Which is why the yellow victory clung to run-maintaining and apparently executing bowling gently under conditions of extreme pressure. The rivalry stayed alive to the following IPL seasons with one match each team winning in the season.

Timelines for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: IPL 2024 Edit

March 23, 2024: KKR Clinch a Last-ball Four-run Victory

The teams met for the first time in IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens on March 23. KKR scored a solid 208/7, courtesy explosive batting and an impactful slog phase. A major contributor in the form of Andre Russell played an amazing innings 64 runs off 25 deliveries and Phil Salt supported with the bat. The response from Sunrisers Hyderabad was spirited, but the visitors managed only 204/7 in reply to keep the contest alive till the final laps. KKR managed to clinch the match by a close margin of four runs. It was the kind of attacking duel that both sides can produce to showcase what an epic rivalry they are bound to have over 2024 and on this evidence it [the match] had a classic feel to be established the first chapter in with more sure to follow.

IPL Q1: KKR wins IPL Q1 May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024, Qualifier 1 was played between the two teams at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR were faced with a modest target after Sunrisers Hyderabad batted first and were bowled out for 159. Kolkata successfully chased the target, scoring 164/2 with eight wickets and lots of balls remaining. KKR’s result takes a step into the IPL final, while SRH get a second chance to qualify via Qualifier 2. KKR’s disciplined bowling and controlled batting gave it a well deserved win while SRHhad to now regroup for their next playoffs.

Kolkata Knight Riders were declared Winners of the IPL final — 26 May 2024

Well, that match was one of the big games in Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad history; a part of IPL 2024 final. Match 57: May 26, 2024 | MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India The penultimate contest featured a battle of two powerhouses in their respective groups. After opting to bat, SRH were bundled out for 113 in only 18.3 overs as Kolkata bowlers put up a dominating performance. KKR bowlers, including Mitchell Starc also ensured Hyderabad struggled to get runs all through. Kolkata easily chased the target with a total of 114/2 with only around 10.3 over and performed an eight-wicket win. The win also means a third IPL crown for KKR, who won titles in 2012 and 2014.

IPL 2025 Timeline: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

KKR won by 80 Runs (April 3,2025)

Sunrisers Hyderabad ran into a buzz-saw of great performances in the April 3, 2025 match at Eden Gardens. Accordingly, Kolkata Knight Riders’ record against them is now almost unblemished. Batting first, KKR scored 200/6 in the allocated 20 overs and set a stiff target for their opponents. The 23-year-old then led the charge in Hyderabad’s reply, which crumbled to 120 all out in just 16.4 overs. Kolkata defended the total quite comfortably as they won the match by 80 runs with a good batting performance and disciplined bowling. In response, while Vaibhav Arora led the bowling charge, SRH made too many mistakes and did not build the partnerships needed to keep it alive. This allowed KKR to get an essential win on the opening day of their 2025 campaign.

Match# 4 — May-25,2025: SRH Won by 110 Runs

However, the meeting of May 25, 2025 had a very different outcome. Among their highest totals against the Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad at 278/3 in 20 overs. Heinrich Klaasen was sensational with a knock of 105 not out off 39 balls, and Travis Head chipped in with 76 runs. The attacking contributions from their batsmen kept the scoring rate of SRH high during the innings. KKR was never in the chase, getting bowled out for 168 to lose by 110 runs. The result underlined the might of SRH batting and how swiftly the tide in this rivalry could turn from match to match.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Head to Head Record: IPL 2026

Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 65 runs, April 2nd, 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Result 2 April 2026. Kolkata Knight Riders were given a steep target of 226 runs in their quota of overs as Sunrisers Hyderabad ended up with a total of 226/8. KKR were unable to build any reliable partnerships in their chase and eventually folded for 161, giving SRH a 65-run victory. A win that proved Hyderabad had the batting firepower, coupled with strong bowling. This maintained the trend of these franchises alternating mediocre results, though each performed dominating victories at various points in their recent rivalry history.

KKR versus SRH Match Results Head to Head Matches

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other a number of times in the IPL across league stage matches, playoff games and final championship clashes. The results have been mixed from cycle to cycle, with a few games decided by only a few runs and most others resulting in comfortable wins. These stand out examples from 2020 Super Over, 2024 IPL final and tolerant ones in 2025 The overall head-to-head record should always be updated with IPL stats for each season, but going through the scorecards individually gives you a better idea on how the rivalry has shaped up.

Season	Match highlight	Result
2018	Qualifier 2	SRH won by 13 runs
2020	Super Over match	KKR won
2021	League-stage encounter	KKR won by 10 runs
2022	May league-stage match	KKR won by 54 runs
2023	April 14 encounter	SRH won by 23 runs
2023	May 4 encounter	KKR won by 5 runs
2024	March 23 encounter	KKR won by 4 runs
2024	Qualifier 1	KKR won by 8 wickets
2024	IPL final	KKR won by 8 wickets
2025	April 3 encounter	KKR won by 80 runs
2025	May 25 encounter	SRH won by 110 runs
2026	April 2 encounter	SRH won by 65 runs

The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Rivalry: Key Players

Andre Russell : Kolkatta Knight Riders’ Explosive All-Rounder

With his aggressive batting during the middle and death overs, Andre Russell form has been a key component in KKR approach. An unbeaten 64 off just 25 balls in KKR’s March 2024 match against SRH also propelled his side to a respectable total, and then a four-run victory. Russell bowling has also added an extra option for the Kolkata franchise at key stages of the match. The explosive power in his bat made him a player who could change the course of an encounter in seconds.

Sunil Narine: KKR’s Spin-Bowling Specialist

The economical bowling and tactical flexibility that Sunil Narine has offered Kolkata Knight Riders over the years with his valuable contributions in IPL history. The ability to curtail run-flow in the middle overs has ensured that KKR keep a tight leash on opposition scoring rates. Narine had also made his contribution with the bat in recent seasons by attacking at the top and providing a further powerplay option for the side. His performances are emblematic of KKR’s wider approach of mixing experienced spin bowlers with aggressive batting choices. Through changing teams and leadership groups, Narine’s role has stayed paramount.

Heinrich Klaasen: Power Hitter for Sunrisers Hyderabad

The best batting performance in the rivalry was by Heinrich Klaasen, who delivered 105 off just 39 balls against KKR on May 25, 2025. He steered the innings to post 278/3 setting a mammoth target for Kolkata Knight Riders. Staying true to his style, Klaasen is a good player of pace and spin and can clear the boundary consistently, making him a key component in Hyderabad’s middle order. His innings showed how a single blow can change the direction of a T20 game and provide an indelible moment in rivalry.

Mitchell Starc: KKR’s Fast-Bowling Contributor

In 2024, Mitchell Starc was a key player in the championship-winning side for Kolkata Knight Riders. He also took two wickets for 14 runs in the IPL final against Sunrisers Hyderabad, which featured a pitched battle at M Chinnaswamy Stadium that eventually ended with SRH all out for just 113. With his pace and movement, he had troubled the opposition batting order. Who’s for the next one: Starc’s role in the last match was, however important when KKR needed to take control early on. His bowling remains one of the highlight performances in the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad narrative.

Harry Brook: SRH’s Century Maker

The rivalry was further fuelled by the performance of Harry Brook on April 14, 2023 as the two sides met at Eden Gardens. He made 55 not out runs from just 34 deliveries in an innings which saw Sunrisers Hyderabad finish with a total of 228/4. His innings comprised some aggressive stroke play and steady scoring with the boundaries as KKR fell under pressure for most of the match. Such was Brook’s performance that it also proved his ability to increase the scoring rate in T20 cricket. The innings remains one of their most important individual batsman’s innings in the history of matches against Kolkata Knight Riders – even leading to SRH wining the match by 23 runs.

Why is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad a Great Rivalry?

KKR v SRH is an interesting rivalry due to its mix of thrilling finishes, one-sided victories, high-scoring matches and crucial playoff contests. Teams have varied circumstances with their experienced international players, along with emerging Indian cricketers across IPL seasons. A championship feel-shaped to the rivalry in the final of 2024 while 2025 exemplified how drastically results can shift from one meeting to another. Themselves as players and their matches as data points, with countless examples of aggressive powerplay batting, spin control in the middle overs and fast bowling at the death.

• Close finishesThe Super Over in 2020 and KKR’s four-run victory in March 2024 produced memorable endings.
• Championship encounters — 2024 Qualifier 1 and final Both teams were effectively in knock-out mode
• SRH batted too heavily — the 2025 match with SRH scoring 278/3 highlights…
• New Age Results: Neither franchise had seen modern-age success of this significance before, hence how easily a previous league result can ignore its details in the following context.

Conclusion

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad timeline: A rivalry takes shape in the IPL Their clashes have delivered nail-biting finishes, high-scoring games, memorable hundreds and crucial playoff fights. The 2020 Super Over was yet another classic match waged for the title while KKR in turn producing one of the championship moments by winning the final for 2024 Different outcomes in 2025 and a 65-run win for SRH on the final day of peace time, in April 2026, penned further pages in their story. Future clashes in the IPL will ensure players have more chances to put in a performance and write another chapter of this rivalry as both franchises continue to vie for supremacy.

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