SRH opt to bat against KKR in Hyderabad; Two changes each, still no Pathirana in XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders, citing a good batting surface and the team’s aggressive approach. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane also preferred to bat but expressed confidence after a reflective break. Both teams made two changes to their lineups.