KKR vs SRH IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders Crush Sunrisers hyderabad by 80 Runs – Full Match Highlights | India News Today
🏏 SRH’s Batting Masterclass
Kolkata Knight Riders Crush Sunrisers hyderabad : SRH’s innings was characterized by aggressive batting and strategic partnerships. The opening duo set the tone, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma launching a fierce assault on KKR’s bowlers. However, it was Heinrich Klaasen’s unbeaten century that stole the show, propelling SRH to their mammoth total.
SRH Batting Scorecard:
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Sharma | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Travis Head | 76 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 190.00 |
| Heinrich Klaasen* | 105 | 39 | 7 | 9 | 269.23 |
| Ishan Kishan† | 29 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 145.00 |
| Aniket Verma | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Extras | 24 | ||||
| Total | 278/3 |
Klaasen’s century was achieved in just 37 balls, making it one of the fastest in IPL history.
🎯 KKR’s Bowling Struggles
KKR’s bowlers faced a relentless onslaught, with only Sunil Narine managing to claim wickets. The rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain SRH’s aggressive batsmen.
KKR Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 60 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 54 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 34 | 0 | 17.00 |
📊 Match Highlights
- Total Runs Scored: 278/3 in 20 overs
- Run Rate:90
- Fall of Wickets:
- 1-92 (Abhishek Sharma, 6.5 ov)
- 2-175 (Travis Head, 12.4 ov)
- 3-258 (Ishan Kishan, 18.3 ov)
🏆 Records and Milestones
- SRH’s total of 278/3 is the third-highest in IPL history.
- Heinrich Klaasen’s 37-ball century is among the fastest in the league.
- The team hit a total of 19 sixes during the innings.
Match Overview
- Date: April 3, 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 80 runs
- Player of the Match: Vaibhav Arora (KKR)
First Innings: KKR’s Batting Brilliance
Opting to bat first, KKR posted a formidable total of 200/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Venkatesh Iyer, who scored a scintillating 60 off 29 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, at a strike rate of 206.90. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed significantly with a well-paced 50 off 32 deliveries.
KKR Batting Scorecard:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 16.67 |
| Sunil Narine | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | 38 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 140.74 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 50 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 156.25 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 60 | 29 | 7 | 3 | 206.90 |
| Rinku Singh | 32* | 17 | 4 | 1 | 188.24 |
| Andre Russell | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
The team capitalized on the momentum, with Rinku Singh finishing the innings strongly, ensuring a challenging target for SRH.
Second Innings: SRH’s Struggle
Chasing 201, SRH’s innings faltered early, losing key wickets in quick succession. Despite Heinrich Klaasen’s valiant 33 off 21 balls, the team was bundled out for 120 in 16.4 overs.
SRH Batting Scorecard:
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Travis Head | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Ishan Kishan | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 19 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 126.67 |
| Kamindu Mendis | 27 | 20 | 1 | 2 | 135.00 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 33 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 157.14 |
| Aniket Verma | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Pat Cummins (C) | 14 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Harshal Patel | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 |
| Simarjeet Singh | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Mohammad Shami | 2* | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
The disciplined bowling attack of KKR dismantled SRH’s batting lineup, leading to a comprehensive victory.
Bowling Highlights: KKR’s Dominance
KKR’s bowlers executed their plans meticulously, with Vaibhav Arora leading the charge. His figures of 4-0-29-3 were instrumental in restricting SRH. Varun Chakaravarthy also impressed with 3 wickets for 22 runs.
KKR Bowling Figures:
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4.0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
| Harshit Rana | 3.0 | 15 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4.0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 |
| Andre Russell | 1.4 | 21 | 2 | 12.60 |
| Sunil Narine | 4.0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 |
The collective effort ensured a dominant performance, reflecting KKR’s depth in bowling.
Match Summary
- KKR: 200/6 in 20 overs
- SRH: 120 all out in 16.4 overs
- Result: KKR won by 80 runs
This victory propelled KKR up the points table, showcasing their potential as strong contenders in the IPL 2025 season.
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