On Sunday, May 22, 2016, a gripping contest unfolded at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, where the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clashed with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 55th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2016 season. The match culminated in a satisfying victory for KKR, who triumphed by 22 runs.

Batting first after winning the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders set a challenging target of 172 runs, finishing their innings at 171 runs for the loss of 6 wickets in a full quota of 20 overs. Key contributions came from Manish Pandey, who steadied the innings with a well-crafted 48 runs off 50 deliveries, and Yusuf Pathan, whose explosive 52 runs off 68 balls ensured a robust total. Robin Uthappa added a brisk 25 runs from just 17 balls, providing a strong start, while Shakib Al Hasan and Suryakumar Yadav chipped in with valuable runs lower down the order.

In response, Sunrisers Hyderabad fell short of the target, managing to score only 149 runs for the loss of 8 wickets in their 20 overs. Shikhar Dhawan was the standout performer with the bat for SRH, scoring 51 runs off 47 balls, but it was not enough to chase down the target. With notable bowling performances from KKR, Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 wickets for 26 runs in his 4 overs, while Kuldeep Yadav also shone with the ball, taking 2 wickets for 28 runs.

The match highlighted KKR's balanced team performance - a solid batting display followed by a disciplined bowling attack. As a result of this win, Kolkata Knight Riders cemented their position in the tournament, demonstrating their competitive edge and capability of harnessing pressure to secure victories as they progressed further in the IPL 2016 season.