The final league clash for both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) arrives as they face off in Match 68 of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday, May 25, at 7:30 PM IST.
With both teams eliminated from playoff contention, this match is all about ending the season on a high and setting the tone for the next edition.
Match Overview
- Fixture: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: May 25, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
SRH have shown flashes of their aggressive best in recent games, notably defeating Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last outing, thanks to explosive starts from Abhishek Sharma and key contributions from Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen.
Skipper Pat Cummins has led from the front with the ball, while Harshal Patel has been a consistent wicket-taker. Despite being out of the playoff race, SRH will look to break their five-match losing streak against KKR and finish the season with momentum.
Key Players to Watch:
- Abhishek Sharma: The dynamic opener has been in fine form, providing quick starts and building solid foundations.
- Heinrich Klaasen: The wicketkeeper-batter’s aggressive finishing has often rescued SRH from tricky situations.
- Pat Cummins: The captain’s knack for picking up crucial wickets will be vital in the middle and death overs.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
KKR’s campaign has been derailed by rain interruptions and inconsistent performances, but they have won two of their last three completed matches.
Their last match against RCB was washed out, leaving them short on match practice.
KKR have dominated SRH in recent head-to-heads, including a comprehensive win in their previous encounter this season, where Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy starred with the ball.
Key Players to Watch:
- Ajinkya Rahane (c): The experienced batter has anchored KKR’s innings and will be crucial at the top.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: With 17 wickets this season, his spin could be decisive on a Delhi pitch that often assists slower bowlers.
- Andre Russell: The all-rounder’s power-hitting and death bowling can turn games in KKR’s favor.
Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Delhi surface has been a batting paradise in recent matches, with an average first-innings score of 174 and high-scoring games the norm.
However, there’s often something for the bowlers early on, and dew in the evening may make chasing easier. Captains winning the toss are likely to opt to bowl first.
Weather Conditions
Clear skies and warm temperatures (28°C to 33°C) are forecast for Delhi on match day, with no rain expected to interrupt play.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 29
- KKR Wins: 20
- SRH Wins: 9
KKR have a dominant record against SRH, including victory in their last five meetings.
Match Insights
Both teams are playing for pride, but individual performances could shape future squad decisions. SRH will look to carry forward their recent batting aggression, while KKR hope to maintain their dominance over Hyderabad and finish the season with a win.
