In the 19th match of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 3, 2025. KKR delivered a commanding performance, securing an emphatic victory by 80 runs in front of their home crowd.
KKR vs SRH Match Summary
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 200/6 (20 overs)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 120 all out (16.4 overs)
- Result: KKR won by 80 runs
KKR vs SRH Key Performers
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR): Venkatesh Iyer was the star of the match, smashing a blistering 60 runs off just 29 balls. His innings included seven boundaries and three sixes, propelling KKR to a formidable total.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): The young batter played a crucial knock of 50 runs off 32 balls, forming key partnerships in the middle overs. His ability to rotate strike while hitting boundaries kept the momentum alive for KKR.
- Rinku Singh (KKR): Rinku Singh provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 32 off 17 balls, ensuring KKR crossed the 200-run mark.
- Vaibhav Arora (KKR): Vaibhav Arora was exceptional with the ball, taking crucial wickets early in SRH’s innings. He dismissed Travis Head and Ishan Kishan, setting the tone for KKR’s dominance.
- Andre Russell (KKR): Russell contributed both with bat and ball, taking key wickets and maintaining pressure on SRH during their chase.
Match Highlights
The match began with KKR winning the toss and opting to bat first. Despite losing early wickets, Ajinkya Rahane anchored the innings with a solid knock of 38 runs off 27 balls.
Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi built a strong partnership in the middle overs, while Rinku Singh’s explosive finish ensured KKR posted an imposing total of 200/6.
In response, SRH struggled from the start as Vaibhav Arora struck early to dismiss Travis Head and Ishan Kishan within the first three overs.
Kamindu Mendis tried to stabilize the innings with a fighting knock of 24 runs but lacked support from other batters.
The SRH batting lineup collapsed under pressure from KKR’s disciplined bowling attack, with Varun Chakaravarthy and Andre Russell picking up key wickets.
SRH were bowled out for just 120 runs in 16.4 overs, handing KKR a massive victory by 80 runs.
Key Moments
- Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive fifty set the tone for KKR’s innings.
- Vaibhav Arora’s early breakthroughs crippled SRH’s chase.
- Rinku Singh’s finishing flourish ensured KKR reached a competitive total.
- SRH’s batting collapse highlighted their inability to handle pressure against KKR’s bowling attack.
Impact on IPL Standings
This victory marked KKR’s first home win of IPL 2025 and helped them climb up the points table. On the other hand, SRH continued to struggle with consistency, remaining near the bottom of the standings.
With this dominant performance, Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their strength in all departments and sent a strong message to other teams in IPL 2025.
