SRH vs KKR Match 45 Results

2:04 PM IST A tale of two halves - After opting to bat first, it was the SRH top order that provided the usual strong start, with Travis Head leading the charge. At 107/2 halfway through the innings, the home side looked on course for a big total, but KKR staged a remarkable turnaround. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine were the key figures, with others chipping in as well. Wickets fell at regular intervals as SRH lost 8 for 48 to be bowled out for 165 in 19 overs.

2:03 PM IST Action shifts to Ahmedabad - That's all from Hyderabad. The focus now turns to the Narendra Modi Stadium, where the Gujarat Titans and the Punjab Kings are all set to battle it out. The Titans have opted to bowl first and have already struck in the first over. You can switch tabs and catch all the action from that game. See you there. Cheers!

2:01 PM IST The road ahead - The Sunrisers Hyderabad will want to treat this defeat as a minor blip and quickly move on. They remain at home and will now turn their focus to their next challenge, as they prepare to face the Punjab Kings on Wednesday, 6th May. As for the Kolkata Knight Riders, they will head into their next fixture brimming with confidence after three wins on the bounce. A trip to the capital awaits, where they will take on the Delhi Capitals on Friday, 8th May.

2:01 PM IST PLAYER OF THE MATCH - Varun Chakaravarthy wins the award for his brilliance with the ball. He returned figures of 3/36 from his 4 overs. Varun says that the blow he took on the leg was a mere impact pain and says that he is confident that he will be fully fit within three days. Reflecting on his resurgence in form, Varun explains that spinners naturally struggle on the flat wickets early on but find their rhythm as the surfaces begin to wear. Chakaravarthy mentions that the plan was to cramp Head for room and prevent him from extending his arms. Varun praises the batting unit for a clinical finish and highlights a surge of positive energy within the squad, believing that if KKR maintains this consistency, they are poised to make a serious impact in the competition.

1:56 PM IST The captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders - Ajinkya Rahane calls it a very good game and praises the way the team fought back with the ball. Feels that a total of 190-200 would have been challenging to chase on this surface. The KKR captain credits the spinners for consistently picking up wickets, adding that this is what the format demands. Also highlights that the bowling unit has been doing very well collectively, with special mention for the support staff, including Dwayne Bravo and Tim Southee. Rahane feels that the previous win against LSG was important heading into the break. Further says that the team had 2-3 practice sessions in the break, and for him, it is all about staying mentally fresh. Jinx mentions that the support staff have been doing a great job, and even during the phase where they lost their first five matches, the atmosphere in the camp remained calm. Ajinkya says he is really happy for Varun Chakaravarthy, highlighting his confidence, work ethic, and attitude, and praises him for taking on the tough overs consistently.

1:49 PM IST A quick word with KKR's number 3 - Angkrish Raghuvanshi says that he is really happy that he has helped the side win a contest. Raghuvanshi adds that he still has a lot to work on despite his classical knock in this game, as his coach was not all that happy with the way he got out. Angkrish feels that Rahane and Allen started well, and that is what made life easy for him as he walked out to bat, and the skipper helped him a lot in building the innings. Raghuvanshi mentions that he is just looking to go out there and enjoy every outing. He concludes by saying that it is a dream that he is living, and it was his dream to play at such a level, and that's why he will always have a smile on his face.