India, May 3 -- Now the equation is very simple for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2026 Indian Premier League. Having tasted five defeats, two wins and a washout, going forward, they will have to win every game to stay in contention for the play-offs. Only one defeat could bring down the curtains on their campaign.

After a week-long break, Ajinkya Rahane's men are back in action this afternoon, and they are up against one of the fiercest sides in the league, Sunrisers Hyderabad, in their own den at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

Before heading into the break, KKR were on some kind of spree. They won back-to-back games Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants (in Super Over). Ahead of their tie on Sunday, KKR bowling coach Tim So...