In terms of their current campaigns, both franchises have languished in the bottom half of the IPL Points Table and will need to win routinely in order to qualify for the play-offs. KKR are ranked eighth with three victories in nine games, whereas SRH have the same number of wins but have played eight games and are ranked ninth.
KKR has won three of their past five encounters, while SRH has won two. While SRH has the momentum, KKR will look for a better performance and two points in the away match.