The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) produced a tactical and physical masterclass at the Eden Gardens, securing a commanding 65-run victory over the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). On a night meant to celebrate Ajinkya Rahane’s 200th IPL appearance, SRH crashed the party by becoming the first team in the TATA IPL 2026 season to successfully defend a total, dismantling the "chase-to-win" trend.