KKR's Historic Low: First Time in 14 Years Losing First Two IPL Matches

• Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a humiliating 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens.
• This marks the first time since IPL 2012 that KKR has lost their opening two matches of a season.
• KKR managed only 161 runs chasing SRH's 226, despite Angkrish Raghuvanshi's second consecutive fifty.
• Their first match of IPL 2026 also resulted in a 6-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians, failing to defend 220 runs.
• Key performances against SRH included Raghuvanshi's 52, Rinku Singh's 35, and Finn Allen's quick 28.