KKR had struggled earlier, losing five matches and losing one match. That poor run left them near the bottom of the table, but recent results have helped them stay in contention, at least mathematically.
The match will be their second match in two weeks, giving them a rare break in the middle of a packed IPL schedule. This time would have helped the team to reset and work on areas that were failing.
However, they now face a strong SRH side that has won five matches in a row. The challenge is significant, especially away from home in Hyderabad.
KKR will need a complete performance with both bat and ball. Their bowling unit will be tested by SRH’s aggressive batting line-up, while their own batting has been inconsistent throughout the season.
The team will look to build on the momentum, but the task ahead is tough.
