Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will square off in IPL 2025 on Thursday, April 3, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Match Overview
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) both have had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaigns. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, has faced some tough challenges, including a batting collapse against Mumbai Indians. However, their previous victory over Rajasthan Royals was built on Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97. SRH, on the other hand, had a brilliant start with a huge win against Rajasthan Royals but has since lost two consecutive games to Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals.
This matchup will be a crucial one for both teams as they try to recover from their inconsistent performances early in the season.
KKR vs SRH Match Details & Head-to-Head Record
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Match 15, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Head-to-Head Record | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 | 18 |
| Won by Sunrisers Hyderabad | 9 | 9 |
| Tied | 01 | 01 |
| No Result | 00 | 00 |
| Previous Result | KKR won by 8 wickets in 2024 Final | SRH won by 9 wickets in 2023 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for producing some of the flattest pitches in IPL history, making it a high-scoring venue. The early stages of the match may favor the pacers with some swing, but as the game progresses, the spinners will come into play. Expect a run-fest, with both teams having strong power-hitters. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first, as chasing is typically more successful at this ground.
KKR vs SRH Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Key Players to Watch
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Travis Head (SRH): Despite SRH’s recent losses, Travis Head has been in good form, scoring 136 runs in three matches at an average of 45.33 and a strike rate of 191.54. The left-hander will enjoy batting at Eden Gardens and could provide SRH with a solid start in the powerplay.
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Harshit Rana (KKR): The 23-year-old pacer has been KKR’s go-to bowler in crucial moments, especially with the new ball and during the death overs. Though he has picked up only two wickets so far, his key length and discipline could play a crucial role in restricting SRH’s big hitters.
Today’s Match Prediction:
With Eden Gardens favoring high scores and the team bowling first likely to have an advantage, the side winning the toss will probably opt to bowl first. This could give them the edge to chase down a target, making the team bowling first favorites to win the match.
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