IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders Dominate Sunrisers Hyderabad with 80-Run Victory at Eden Gardens – Match Highlights, Key Performances, and Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of IPL 2025 on April 3, 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here's a detailed breakdown of the match:
Match Result
KKR won by 80 runs.
KKR scored 200/6 in their 20 overs, while SRH were bowled out for 120 in 16.4 overs.
Key Performances
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Venkatesh Iyer: 60 runs off 29 balls
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 50 runs off 32 balls
Vaibhav Arora: 3/29 in 4 overs (Player of the Match)
Varun Chakaravarthy: 3/22 in 4 overs
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Heinrich Klaasen: 33 runs off 21 balls
Kamindu Mendis: 27 runs off 20 balls and 1/4 in 1 over
Mohammad Shami: 1/29 in 4 overs
Match Overview
KKR put up a strong batting performance, posting 200/6 in their 20 overs. Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were the standout batsmen, scoring 60 and 50 respectively. SRH's bowling struggled to contain KKR's batsmen, with only Kamindu Mendis and Mohammad Shami managing to take wickets.
In response, SRH's batting lineup crumbled under pressure. They were bowled out for just 120 runs in 16.4 overs. Heinrich Klaasen and Kamindu Mendis showed some resistance, but it wasn't enough to challenge KKR's total. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy were the pick of KKR's bowlers, taking three wickets each.
Head-to-Head Record
This win further extended KKR's dominance over SRH in their head-to-head record:
Total matches played: 28
KKR wins: 19
SRH wins: 9
At Eden Gardens specifically:
Total matches: 10
KKR wins: 7
SRH wins: 3
Pitch and Conditions
The Eden Gardens pitch offered a balanced contest between bat and ball. The average first innings score at this venue in IPL 2025 has been around 170-190 runs. Teams batting second have had a slight advantage historically.
Impact on Points Table
This win was crucial for KKR, who had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaign. It helped them move up from the bottom of the points table. SRH, on the other hand, suffered their third consecutive defeat, putting pressure on them to bounce back in upcoming matches.
Looking Ahead
The next encounter between these two teams is scheduled for May 10, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Given their current form and head-to-head record, KKR will be favorites, but SRH will have the advantage of playing at home.
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