KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Kolkata Pitch Report & IPL 2025 live streaming

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 15th match of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This is a rematch of the IPL 2024 final, where KKR emerged victorious. However, both teams have had a rough start to this season and will be eager to get their campaign back on track.

Match Details: KKR vs SRH

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 15
• Date: April 3, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report

The first game at Eden Gardens this season saw RCB chase down 174 comfortably with 22 balls to spare. The pitch aided spinners in the first innings, but the ball skidded on nicely under lights. A similar surface is expected for this game, making spin bowlers key in the first innings, while chasing teams will find it easier to bat later on.

Boundary Dimensions: Small boundaries with a quick outfield. Square boundaries are 59m and 66m, while the straight boundary is 75m.

• Pitch Type: Generally a batting-friendly wicket where batters can hit through the line. The pitch has also assisted spinners in the first innings.
• Runs Expected: The average first-innings score in seven IPL 2024 matches here was 198. Four of those games were won by the chasing team, including Punjab Kings’ record chase of 262.

Bowling Impact at Eden Gardens (IPL 2024)

Type	Balls	Runs	Wickets	Economy	Strike Rate
Pacers	991	1850	54	11.2	18.3
Spinners	586	853	27	8.73	21.7

Both teams will be looking to get their combination right and secure a crucial win as they push for a strong position in the tournament. The toss will play an important role, with chasing teams historically having the advantage at this venue.

Head-to-Head Record:

Matches Played: 28
KKR Wins: 18
SRH Wins: 9
Tied: 1

KKR vs SRH: Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders

1. Sunil Narine
2. Quinton de Kock (wk)
3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
5. Venkatesh Iyer
6. Rinku Singh
7. Andre Russell
8. Ramandeep Singh
9. Moeen Ali/Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson
10. Harshit Rana
11. Varun Chakravarthy

Impact Sub: Vaibhav Arora (if extra pace is needed)

Sunrisers Hyderabad

1. Abhishek Sharma
2. Travis Head
3. Ishan Kishan (wk)
4. Nitish Reddy
5. Heinrich Klaasen
6. Aniket Verma
7. Abhinav Manohar
8. Pat Cummins (c)
9. Harshal Patel
10. Mohammed Shami
11. Rahul Chahar / Zeeshan Ansari / Adam Zampa

Impact Sub: Adam Zampa (if extra spin is needed)

KKR vs SRH Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicketkeepers:

• Heinrich Klaasen A powerful hitter who thrives against spin. He will relish the small boundaries at Eden Gardens.
• Ishan Kishan Scored a century in his team’s first game and remains a dangerous top-order batter.
• Quinton de Kock (C/VC): A destructive opener who can change the game within the powerplay.

Batters:

• Travis Head (C/VC): Has been in sublime form and remains a match-winner at the top of the order.
• Ajinkya Rahane: Has been scoring at a good strike rate in all three games so far.
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi : A talented young batter capable of playing both orthodox and unorthodox strokes.

All-Rounders:

• Sunil Narine (C/VC): Opens the batting and is a key bowler when the pitch offers turn, making him a crucial fantasy pick.

Bowlers:

• Pat Cummins : Can bowl effective slower deliveries and is a handy contributor with the bat.
• Harshal Patel: His well-disguised slower deliveries make him a consistent wicket-taker.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Should enjoy the conditions at Eden Gardens and is a proven performer in Kolkata.
• Harshit Rana: A fast bowler who can generate extra bounce and also contribute with the bat.