The 15th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, KKR vs SRH, took place on April 3, 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered an outstanding performance, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a massive 80 runs. Let’s take a detailed look at how the match unfolded.
KKR vs SRH: Match Summary
- Match: KKR vs SRH, 15th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Toss: SRH won the toss and opted to bowl first
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 80 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (200/6 in 20 overs)
KKR started their innings on a shaky note, losing Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine early. However, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the innings before Venkatesh Iyer played a magnificent knock.
Top Performers for KKR:
- Venkatesh Iyer: 60 runs off 29 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 50 runs off 32 balls (5 fours, 2 sixes)
- Ajinkya Rahane: 38 runs off 27 balls (4 fours, 1 six)
- Rinku Singh: 32 runs off 17 balls (4 fours, 1 six)
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SRH Bowling Performance
Sunrisers Hyderabad struggled to control KKR’s aggressive batting. Pat Cummins and Harshal Patel picked up wickets, but they conceded too many runs.
Top Bowlers for SRH:
- Harshal Patel: 4 overs, 43 runs, 2 wickets
- Shami: 4 overs, 29 runs, 1 wicket
- Zeeshan Ansari: 3 overs, 25 runs, 1 wicket
Sunrisers Hyderabad Innings (120/10 in 16.4 overs)
Chasing a massive target of 201, SRH had a disastrous start, losing key batters early. Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana dismantled the top order, and SRH never recovered.
Top Performers for SRH:
- Heinrich Klaasen: 33 runs off 21 balls (2 fours, 2 sixes)
- Kamindu Mendis: 27 runs off 20 balls (1 four, 2 sixes)
- Pat Cummins: 14 runs off 15 balls (2 fours)
KKR Bowling Performance
Kolkata’s bowlers completely dominated SRH, picking up wickets at regular intervals and never letting them settle.
Top Bowlers for KKR:
- Vaibhav Arora: 4 overs, 29 runs, 3 wickets
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 4 overs, 22 runs, 3 wickets
- Andre Russell: 1.4 overs, 21 runs, 2 wickets
- Harshit Rana: 3 overs, 15 runs, 1 wicket
Key Highlights from KKR vs SRH Match
- Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive 60 off 29 balls powered KKR to 200/6.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a well-compiled 50 off 32 balls.
- Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy destroyed SRH’s batting lineup.
- SRH was bowled out for just 120 runs in 16.4 overs.
- KKR won by a massive 80 runs, gaining crucial points in the IPL 2025 standings.
Conclusion
The KKR vs SRH match was a one-sided affair, with Kolkata Knight Riders completely outplaying Sunrisers Hyderabad. With this win, KKR continues to dominate in IPL 2025, while SRH will need to regroup and come back stronger in their next match.
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