KKR vs SRH, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders have humiliated Sunrisers Hyderabad with an 80-run thrashing at the Eden Gardens to bounce back from Mumbai Indians loss. Varun Chakaravarthy (3/22) and Vaibhav Arora (3/29) were the stars with the ball as Hyderabad were reduced to 9/3 inside the first three overs. While Heinrich Klaasen put up a fight with 21-ball 33, it was never going to be enough. In the end, SRH were bowled out for just 120 chasing 201 target.
Earlier, sent to bat, Kolkata struggled against Mohammed Shami early on with Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine falling early. However, captain Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi added an 81-run stand to take KKR to a comfortable position. Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) and Rinku Singh (32 off 17) took them to 200/6.
The win helped KKR move to fifth place with 4 points from as many games and improve their Net Run Rate to +0.070. Hyderabad have been condemned to bottom place with just one win in four matches and an NRR of -1.612.
KKR vs vs SRH LIVE Score
Match Overview
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- TV: Star Sports Network (English commentary on Star Sports 1 HD/SD)
- Streaming: JioHotstar app and website
KKR vs SRH Preview
In what promises to be a thrilling duel, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the IPL 2024 champions, square off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of IPL 2025. Led by the astute Ajinkya Rahane, KKR opened their season with a victory against Rajasthan Royals, showcasing their depth and versatility. Holding a 19-9 advantage over SRH in prior meetings, including a commanding title win over them last season, KKR enter this match as the favorites. With explosive talents like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, along with the crafty Varun Chakaravarthy, they are a formidable force at Eden Gardens.
SRH, guided by skipper Pat Cummins, have had a mixed start with just one win in three outings. Nevertheless, their batting lineup, featuring stars like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, and the addition of Ishan Kishan, is capable of altering the course of any match. With Mohammed Shami enhancing their pace arsenal, SRH will aim to exploit the batting-friendly pitch of Eden Gardens to set a daunting target. This match is poised as a contest between KKR’s home dominance and SRH’s aggressive intent. The question is, will KKR maintain their supremacy, or can SRH change the storyline?
As fans across the globe tune in, every run and wicket counts. KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, leverage their home conditions to their advantage and aims to capitalize on their robust record against SRH. On the other hand, SRH, under Pat Cummins, looks to unleash their batting prowess to recalibrate their campaign.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens has delivered on its reputation as a batsman’s haven. Early seam movement has dissipated, and the surface now caters to the stroke players. With dew anticipated later, opting to chase seems advantageous, which aligns with KKR’s assumed strategy to bowl first. Should SRH’s middle order click, a score over 200 seems plausible.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head
KKR holds a commanding historical record of 19-9 against SRH over 28 IPL meetings (up to 2024). This includes their decisive triumph in the IPL 2024 final. Despite a shaky start to the current season (1 win in 3 matches), SRH has demonstrated resilience, with an aggressive batting approach that can test KKR’s bowling capabilities.
Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Kamindu Mendis, Simarjeet Singh, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
KKR vs SRH Prediction
With the balance of power hinging on KKR’s home dominance and SRH’s formidable batting, this contest remains open. Should SRH post a target near 200, their bowlers, including Mohammed Shami and Pat Cummins, could craft a formidable defense. Nonetheless, KKR’s familiarity with Eden Gardens conditions and balanced lineup may ultimately tip the scales in their favor.
Stay glued for real-time updates as the match intensifies. Will KKR continue their recent reign over SRH, or can SRH overturn the odds? The evolving scoreline will narrate the saga!
