For Rajasthan Royals, the season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a nightmare. Their bowlers were left bruised as SRH hammered 286 runs—the second-highest total in IPL history. Despite a spirited counterattack led by captain Sanju Samson (66 off 37) and young sensation Dhruv Jurel (70 off 35), RR fell 44 runs short.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals seek to turn around their poor starts in the IPL when they face off on Wednesday. Both teams have struggled with underperforming batting and bowling units,

Quinton de Kock's 97 not out led Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League. Chasing 152, De Kock batted throughout, timing the ball well on a slow pitch to hit eight fours and six sixes in his 61 balls.