Kolkata Knight Riders achieved an impressive 200-run total against Sunrisers Hyderabad, thanks to Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh's impeccable performances. SRH, failing to chase the target, crumbled at 120 in 16.

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders did not have a good start. It had to face defeat in 2 out of the first 3 matches. But as soon as it reached its home, i.e. Eden Gardens, it made a comeback and crushed Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs on 3 April.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders secured a comfortable 80-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, who slipped to the bottom of the Indian Premier League (IPL) table. Set a target of 201, Sunrisers' powerful but inconsistent top order failed as they slipped to 9-3 and 66-5 before being bowled out for 120 in 16.4 overs.