IPL 2024: Match 3, KKR vs SRH Live: KKR vs SRH Live Updates, Commentary, News, and More

"Not really, sometimes stuff pop on my Insta and I realise how well I am striking the ball. Shows that you are doing well. I have tried to react with whatever comes my way. Over the last 2 years, bowlers have their plans against me. I have been digging out the runs, and I know everyone has a plan for me. (On his journey with KKR) I was on the bench early on, and just tried to make myself useful. This franchise means a lot to me, what I did tonight was just a way to prove what this jersey means to me. (On Harshit Rana) Shows a lot about his character. He told me he wanted the last over, he claimed it and he came back strong after the first ball went for six," Russell said.

"Right from the 17th over, had butterflies in my stomach. Felt anything could happen in the last over. They needed 13 runs and we didn't have the most experienced bowler. But I had the belief in him, and I told him to back himself and it doesn't matter what happens. He was a bit nervous coming in, and I just looked him in the eye and told him 'this is your moment, buddy.' Told him to back himself and doesn't matter what happens in the game. They have such experience. Great to see Andre perform with bat and ball, and even Sunny was splendid with the ball. Fantastic to have them around. Always gives you motivation when you start with a win. This game also gives us a lot of learnings, there is a lot we will take from this ground. I think fielding is an area we need to improve on. It was so loud out there, it was difficult to signal to the other players from the deep," Iyer said.

"Close game in the end, wonderful game of cricket. Unfortunately didn't go our way. I thought for the most part, really happy with how we bowled. Obviously Dre Russ at the end there does what Dre Russ does, he's pretty hard to contain. Overall, I thought we did a pretty good job. You do your planning, you try to execute your best but a pretty tough guy to bowl to, played some good shots, couple of balls maybe we could have bowled a little bit differently but toughest job in cricket is bowling at someone like that in the end. It's one of those, goes one way or the other, amazing job by Klaas (Klaasen) and Shahbaz to get us back into the game and get us into that position. Who would have thought we'd get that close. Unfortunately a little bit too much. In a game where we didn't really pull it all together, we still almost competed against a very good side at their home venue, lots to be encouraged by, lot of good performers, a couple of points to work on also. Happy with how the toss went," Cummins said.

UNBELIEVABLE SCENES AT EDEN GARDENS. KKR PULLED OFF A HEIST. Harshit Rana, you beauty. KKR won by four runs. Cummins failed to connect with the ball as KKR win their first match of IPL 2024.

THE DRAMA, MY GOD, THE DRAMA! Harshit Rana picked up the wicket of Heinrich Klaasen who departed after scoring 63 runs off 29 deliveries. Suyash Sharma picked up a stunning catch as SRH now need five runs off one ball.

Shahbaz Ahmed departed after scoring 16 runs off five deliveries. Important wicket for KKR but still looking extremely difficult for the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

Another six and SRH now need seven runs off five balls.

The most expensive player in IPL history leaks 26 runs in the penultimate over. KKR are in shambles. SRH are on the verge of making history. SRH are 196/5 after 19 overs.

KLAASEN, WOW! WOW! UNBELIEVABLE BATTING. HE LOOKS UNSTOPPABLE. Back-to-back sixes off Mitchell Starc. Completes his half-century in some style. WOW!

OH KLAASEN! ABSOLUTE RUTHLESS. Hits Starc for a maximum. 33 needed off 11 deliveries.

Varun Chakravarthy leaked 21 runs in his final over. He leaked 55 runs in his four overs as SRH are 170/5 after 18 overs. 39 runs are required to win in two overs.

Heinrich Klaasen hits it over the bowler's head to pick up a six. Keeps SRH in the game.

SRH are 149/5 after 17 overs.

Abdul Samad tried to clear the ropes but the ball went straight to Venkatesh Iyer. He departed after scoring 15 runs off 11 deliveries as Hyderabad are 145/5

Abdul Samad is walking the walk. 10 runs off two balls against Andre Russell. Can he produce a magic at Eden Gardens?

Mitchell Starc leaks just five runs in his third over. SRH are 133/4 after 16 overs.

SRH are 128/4 after 15 overs. All eyes are on Klaasen, can he get the job done for SRH? 

Klaasen is up and running. Varun Chakravarthy under some pressure.

Klaasen keeping SRH in the hunt. Mountain to climb and he seems to be on a mission!

Brilliant over from Suyash Sharma. He conceded just four runs as SRH are 115/4 after 14 overs.

The ball hit the pads of Abdul Samad and upon appeal, the on-field umpire gave not out. KKR decided to review but it's Umpire's call. 13 overs gone, KKR are 111/4

Rahul Tripathi tried to launch it but it went straight to Harshit Rana. Sunil Narine's brilliance continued as Tripathi walked back after scoring 20 runs off 20 deliveries. SRH in trouble as they are 111/4

Brilliant over from Varun Chakravarthy as SRH are 108/3 after 12 overs.

Varun Chakravarthy picked up the important wicket of Aiden Markram. Rinku Singh picked up a good low catch as Markram goes after scoring 18 runs. SRH are 107/3 after 11.4 overs.

Another splendid over from Sunil Narine. He is keeping KKR in the game. SRH are 105/2 after 11 overs.

Expensive over for KKR. 14 runs off the over as SRH are 99/2 after 10 overs. They need 110 runs to win in the remaining 10 overs.

Tripathi punishes Suyash Sharma with a much-needed six.

SRH are 85/2 after nine overs. KKR are making a strong comeback!

Varun Chakravarthy cost Sunil Narine the wicket of Rahul Tripathi. Simple catch but Varun fails to grab!

Ramandeep Singh makes way for Suyash Sharma.

SRH are 77/2 after eight overs. We have a thrilling 12 overs remaining!

Andre Russell picked up the important wicket of Abhishek Sharma, who was looking dangerous in the middle. Abhishek departed after scoring 32 runs off 19 deliveries as SRH are 71/2. Meanwhile, Abhishek pulled but it went straight to Varun Chakravarthy.

Just two runs off Sunil Narine's over as SRH are 67/1 after seven overs.

Abhishek Sharma ended the powerplay with a boundary. SRH are 65/1 after six overs.

Harshit Rana gives the key breakthrough for KKR. He blew a kiss to Mayank Agarwal after picking up his wicket. After which, a long stare was followed. Agarwal walked back after scoring 32 runs off 21 deliveries as SRH are 60/1

UNBELIEVABLE FROM ABHISHEK SHARMA! 18 runs were scored against Varun Chakaravarthy in the fifth over as SRH are 58/0 after five overs.

A boundary, followed by a six. Abhisekh Sharma is looking strong. 50 runs come up for SRH in 4.3 overs. It has been too easy for them so far.

13 runs off Harshit Rana's second over as SRH are 40/0 after four overs. KKR are under a lot of pressure. They need a breakthrough!

Shahrukh Khan was spotted smoking at the iconic Eden Gardens during KKR's first innings with the bat. The photo of the same went viral on social media.

10 runs off Mitchell Starc's second over as SRH are 27/0 after three overs.

Abhisekh nicked but Salt failed to grab it. The ball went to the boundary!

Brilliant over for Harshit Rana as he concede just five runs in his first over. SRJ are 17/0 after two overs.

Following a strong appeal from Harshit Rana, the umpire gave Mayank Agarwal LBW but the DRS showed that it was miles off legside.

Mayank Agarwal lifts Rana's delivery for a boundary. 

Mitchell Starc proved expensive as SRH are 12/0 after the first over.

Agarwal tries to make some room for a single but straight to point.

KKR have taken the field as Mitchell Starc has been handed the new ball while impact player Abhishek Sharma opens alongside Mayank Agarwal for SRH.

"Funny how this game works, really happy to be with such an amazing franchise and hope we get our first points tonight. It was slightly sticky with the new ball, and when the ball becomes old it becomes slightly easier. Back (of a length) and top of the stumps is quite tricky, and hope our seamers can do something similar. I am just happy that I am going there and delivering for the team under pressure with such a huge crowd here," Salt said.

Andre Russell made 64* runs off 25 deliveries as KKR posted 208 runs in the first innings. Natarajan's superb eight-run over helped SRH finish well but it will be a mountain to climb for them in the second innings. 

Mitchell Starc finds the gap and hits a boundary on his first ball. UNREAL!

Rinku Singh tried to clear the ropes but went straight to Aiden Markram. He departed after scoring 23 runs off 15 deliveries as KKR are 200/7

Looking for adjectives to describe Andre Russell. Need help, anyone? 200 comes up for KKR with a boundary. Still one over to go. Kya bolti public, kitna marega KKR?

ONE CANNOT STOP ANDRE RUSSELL TONIGHT! PERIOD.

Andre Russell completes his half-century in just 20 deliveries. Terrific power. He pulled Bhuvneshwar Kumar for a six as the fielder had nothing to do. This is T20 masterclass!

Rinku Singh finished things off with a boundary. KKR are 174/6 after 18 overs.

'Russell and Purple, what a combination', says Harsha Bhogle on air as the Muscle man hits his 200th six for KKR. Partnership 50 runs off just 24 deliveries.

18 runs off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's over. KKR is turning things around at Eden. They are 159/6 after 17 overs.

Andre Russell hits his fourth six off the night. GOODNESS GRACIOUS. 82 metre six this time against Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Aiden Markram's brilliant effort went in vain as the ball hit the ground before he picked it up. Russell survives. KKR are 141/6 after 16 oveers.

Russell is muscling it. 102 metre six, followed by a 96 metre six. WOWZA!

Andre Russell hits his first six off the night against Markande. He needs to do more than that tonight!

KKR are feeling the pressure as they are 123/6 after 15 overs.

Another brilliant catch from SRH. Marco Jansen picked up a brilliant catch near the boundary as Salt departed after scoring 54 runs. Markande picked up his second wicket as KKR are 119/6 and once again are in trouble.

Phil Salt completes his half-century in 38 deliveries. He played to the situation and looked dangerous from time to time. Can he convert it? Time will tell!

KKR are 113/5 after 13 overs.

Rinku Singh comes out to bat and starts with a boundary. WHAT A FINE WAY TO OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT.

Pat Cummins picked up the important wicket of Ramandeep Singh, who departed after scoring 35 runs off 17 deliveries. Mayank Markande picked up a brilliant catch as KKR are 105/5

KKR are 105/4 after 12 overs. Can they touch 200, especially with Rinku Singh and Andre Russell waiting in the wings?

50-run partnership comes up between Salt and Ramandeep. KKR cruising.

Fourth six for Ramandeep in the match. Dances down the track and hits it over deep cover for a six. PLUS IT'S A NO BALL. Wow, KKR have turned things around.

Another expensive over from Marco Jansen. He leaks 14 runs as KKR are 91/4 after 11 overs.

Ramandeep Singh hits his third six off the night. He moves to 26 runs off 11 deliveries.

KKR are 77/4 after 10 overs.

There's no stopping Ramandeep. Massive six off Mayank Markande. Much-needed runs for KKR.

Ramandeep finished the over with a six off Pat Cummins. 13 runs were scored in that over as KKR are 66/4 after nine overs.

KKR are 53/4. They need something special from Ramandeep and Salt.

Nitish Rana tried to reverse sweep but it found Rahul Tripathy. Mayank Markande struck as KKR's trouble continues. They ar e51/4

KKR are 49/3 after seven overs.

Brilliant from SRH in the powerplay as KKR are 43/3 after six overs.

KKR are 39/3 after five overs.

Nitish Rana pulls and pulls well to pick up a boundary against Cummins. Important boundary for KKR.

KKR are 32/3 after four overs.

KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer departed without opening his tally. Second wicket for Natarajan as skipper Pat Cummins picked up a good catch. KKR are in big, big trouble as they are 32/3

KKR are in a bit of a bother as Venkatesh Iyer departed after scoring seven runs. Natarajan picked up an important wicket as KKR are 32/2

Iyer dances down the track and flicks to pick up a boundary against Natarajan.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar conceded four runs in his second over as KKR are 27/1 after three overs.

Sunil Narine departed in a bizzare fashion. He was well ahead of his crease as Shahbaz Ahmed's direct hit got the better of the spinner. There was no need for a run but.. KKR are 23/1 after two overs.

Phil Salt announces his arrival to IPL with three consecutive sixes. THE INTENT IS CLEAR. SALT IS ON FIRE!

Phil Salt opened his arms and hits the first six of the match. Marco Jansen gave width and Salt punished him well.

What a first over from Bhuvneshwar Kumar. KKR are 3/0 

Phil Salt hits it over point to pick up a single on the first ball. Sunil Narine comes to the crease.

Well.. well.. well. Sunil Narine comes out to open alongside Phil Salt. Gautam Gambhir is truly back! Are you excited KKR fans? Meanwhile, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been handed the new ball.

Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Marco Jansen, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan

Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

"Feel fantastic (talking about his recovery from back injury). I have been training well and played a few games as well. The spinners have been bowling tremendously over the past few seasons and all of them are lethal in their own way. I see a bit of dryness on this wicket and hopefully it will help them. Salt, Narine, Russell and Starc are playing today.," Iyer said.

"We gonna have a bowl, wicket looks pretty good. Jansen, Klaasen and Markram are the other three. This is my first game for Sunrisers, it's been awesome in the camp to the lead-up and the confidence is really high in the group," Cummins said.

Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Mitchell Starc are KKR's four overseas players.

Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, Marco Jansen and Pat Cummins are the four overseas players for SRH.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first.

"The outfield looks tremendous, weather conditions are absolutely perfect. The dimensions - 67 metres and 62 metres square, 75 metres straight down the ground. It's not a big ground. I see a lot of runs, this surface is an even surface. There's a little tinge of grass on it but brown grass. This is an absolute belter for the batters and I expect to see a lot of runs on this surface. Any hope for the bowlers? Last year, the average first innings score was 193 and wrist spinners had a little bit of say. In both line-ups, I see a lot of experienced bowlers and they have to go to that experience to protect their figures. No team that bats first should feel comfortable with a score of over 200," reckoned Ian Bishop and Brian Lara.

IPL is finally back at the iconic Eden Gardens as two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will challenge Sunrisers Hyderabad. The toss is coming up shortly, until then, some tea dada?