KKR vs SRH Pitch Report 15th Match (03 April 2025)
1. Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Date: 03 April 2025
- Venue: Eden Gardens , Kolkata
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
Match Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 15th match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR will depend on Rinku Singh and Andre Russell for a strong performance, while SRH will look to Travis Head and Pat Cummins to lead the charge. With both teams eager to gain momentum, this match promises to be an exciting battle.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Team Overview (IPL 2025)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) enter IPL 2025 with a strong mix of explosive batters, experienced all-rounders, and a potent bowling attack. With no Shreyas Iyer in the squad, KKR will look to new leadership and experienced international stars to guide them. Their core strength lies in power-hitting, featuring Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, while their spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy remains a major threat.
Team Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Key Players to Watch:
Andre Russell – The powerhouse all-rounder, lethal with both bat and ball. Rinku Singh – KKR’s finisher, capable of turning games in the death overs. Quinton de Kock – A destructive opener who can provide solid starts. Sunil Narine – A mystery spinner and a handy pinch-hitter in the powerplay. Anrich Nortje – The express pace bowler, key in powerplay and death overs. Venkatesh Iyer – A crucial all-rounder who adds depth to both batting and bowling.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Team Overview – IPL 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) enter IPL 2025 with a well-balanced squad, featuring a mix of experienced players and young talents. With explosive batters, impactful all-rounders, and a strong bowling unit, SRH will aim to go one step further after finishing as runners-up in IPL 2024.
Team Captain: Pat Cummins
Key Players to Watch in IPL 2025:
Travis Head – The Australian batter was SRH’s top scorer last season and is expected to continue his aggressive form. Heinrich Klaasen – One of the best finishers in the game, his power-hitting ability is crucial for SRH. Abhishek Sharma – A dynamic all-rounder who can provide quick runs and contribute with the ball. Mohammad Shami – The pace spearhead, known for his lethal powerplay bowling and experience. Adam Zampa – The frontline spinner who will be vital in the middle ove
KKR vs SRH (Past 3 years)
| Year | KKR vs SRH Total Matches | KKR Win | SRH Win |
| 2024 | |||
| 2023 | |||
| 2022 |
KKR vs SRH: Head to Head
| Match No. | Season | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47th T20I | IPL 2023 | KKR Won 🟣 | KKR 166/8 (20.0) vs SRH |
| 19th T20I | IPL 2023 | SRH Won 🟠 | KKR 171/9 (20.0) vs SRH 205/7 (20.0) |
| 61st T20I | IPL 2022 | KKR Won 🟣 | SRH 228/4 (20.0) vs KKR 177/6 (20.0) |
| 25th T20I | IPL 2022 | SRH Won 🟠 | SRH 176/3 (17.5) vs KKR |
| 49th T20I | IPL 2021 | KKR Won 🟣 | KKR 175/8 (20.0) vs SRH 123/8 (20.0) |
Team Form ( Last 5 Matches )
| 🏏 Team | 🔥 Recent Form |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 🟣 | ❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 🟠 | ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅ |
Team Comparison
| Category 🏏 | KKR 🟣 | SRH 🟠 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played 🎮 | 10 | 10 |
| Win Percentage ✅ | 80% | 50% |
| Average Score 📊 | 186 | 177 |
| Highest Score 🔥 | 261 | 266 |
| Lowest Score ❌ | 114 | 113 |
| Category 🏏 | KKR 🟣 | SRH 🟠 |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played 🎮 | 10 | 10 |
| Win Percentage ✅ | 60% | 30% |
| Average Score 📊 | 189 | 165 |
| Highest Score 🔥 | 261 | 228 |
| Lowest Score ❌ | 149 | 132 |
Venue stats
| Category 🏏 | Statistic 📊 |
|---|---|
| Average 1st Innings Score 🎯 | 163 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score 🎯 | 150 |
| Highest Total 🔥 | 235/4 – CSK vs KKR |
| Lowest Total ❌ | 49/10 – RCB vs KKR |
| Highest Chase 🚀 | 204/2 – KXIP vs KKR |
| Lowest Defended 🛑 | 103/6 – RPS vs KKR |
Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Analysis –Eden Gardens , Kolkata
- Pitch Type: Traditionally a batting-friendly surface with some assistance for spinners.
- Average First-Innings Score: 170-180
- Chasing Team Record: Teams batting second have a slight advantage.
For More Detailed Info Check Ground and Match Prediction Here…Eden Gardens , Kolkata
Weather Conditions
- Temperature: 28°C
- Humidity: 60%
- Rain Prediction: No rain expected, clear skies throughout the match.
KKR vs SRH Team Squad 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad for IPL 2025
Batters:
- Rinku Singh – Batter
- Quinton de Kock – WK-Batter
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz – WK-Batter
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Batter
- Rovman Powell – Batter
- Manish Pandey – Batter
- Luvnith Sisodia – WK-Batter
- Ajinkya Rahane – Batter
All-Rounders:
- Venkatesh Iyer – All-Rounder
- Anukul Roy – All-Rounder
- Moeen Ali – All-Rounder
- Ramandeep Singh – All-Rounder
- Andre Russell – All-Rounder
Bowlers:
- Anrich Nortje – Bowler
- Vaibhav Arora – Bowler
- Mayank Markande – Bowler
- Spencer Johnson – Bowler
- Umran Malik – Bowler
- Harshit Rana – Bowler
- Sunil Narine – Bowler
- Varun Chakaravarthy – Bowler
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad – IPL 2025
Batters:
- Ishan Kishan (WK-Batter)
- Atharva Taide (Batter)
- Abhinav Manohar (Batter)
- Aniket Verma (Batter)
- Sachin Baby (Batter)
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK-Batter)
- Travis Head (Batter)
All-Rounders:
- Harshal Patel (All-Rounder)
- Brydon Carse (All-Rounder)
- Kamindu Mendis (All-Rounder)
- Abhishek Sharma (All-Rounder)
- Nitish Kumar Reddy (All-Rounder)
Bowlers:
- Mohammad Shami (Bowler)
- Rahul Chahar (Bowler)
- Adam Zampa (Bowler)
- Simarjeet Singh (Bowler)
- Zeeshan Ansari (Bowler)
- Jaydev Unadkat (Bowler)
- Eshan Malinga (Bowler)
Key Player Battles to Watch
🔥 Key Player Battles to Watch – KKR vs SRH 🏏
1️⃣ Andre Russell vs Mohammad Shami ⚔️
Russell’s explosive finishing ability will be tested against Shami’s pinpoint yorkers and swing bowling in the death overs. A battle of raw power vs precision!
2️⃣ Quinton de Kock vs Adam Zampa 🎯
De Kock’s aggressive top-order batting will have to counter Zampa’s deceptive leg-spin. If Zampa gets early breakthroughs, SRH will gain the upper hand.
3️⃣ Sunil Narine vs Travis Head 🔄
Head has been in great form, but Narine’s mystery spin could be a tough challenge. If Head dominates, SRH will have a flying start.
4️⃣ Varun Chakaravarthy vs Heinrich Klaasen 🧤
Klaasen is a master of spin-hitting, but Chakaravarthy’s variations have troubled top batters. A key contest in the middle overs!
5️⃣ Anrich Nortje vs Ishan Kishan 🚀
Nortje’s express pace vs Kishan’s aggressive strokeplay—expect fireworks in the powerplay as both look to dominate early.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
🔥 Fantasy XI Team for KKR vs SRH – IPL 2025 🏏
Wicketkeepers (WK) 🧤
- Quinton de Kock (KKR) ✅ (Safe pick, aggressive opener)
- Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) ✅ (Explosive middle-order batter)
Batters 🏏
- Travis Head (SRH) ✅ (In-form top-order batter)
- Rinku Singh (KKR) ✅ (Finisher, game-changer)
- Ishan Kishan (SRH) ✅ (Attacking option)
All-Rounders 🔄
- Andre Russell (KKR) ✅ (Power-hitter & wicket-taker)
- Abhishek Sharma (SRH) ✅ (Can contribute with bat & ball)
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR) ✅ (Reliable all-round option)
Bowlers 🎯
- Sunil Narine (KKR) ✅ (Mystery spinner)
- Mohammad Shami (SRH) ✅ (Lethal powerplay bowler)
- Anrich Nortje (KKR) ✅ (Express pacer, wicket-taker)
Captain (C) & Vice-Captain (VC) 🎯
- C – Andre Russell (Impact player, contributes in all departments)
- VC – Travis Head (Consistent batter, potential match-winner)
Match Prediction
🔥 Who Has the Edge? – KKR vs SRH 🏏
🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Edge:
- Strong all-rounders in Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, and Venkatesh Iyer, providing balance.
- Mystery spin duo of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy can trouble SRH batters.
- Aggressive top order with Quinton de Kock and Rinku Singh capable of scoring big.
- Pace attack led by Anrich Nortje, adding firepower to the bowling unit.
🟠 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Edge:
- Explosive batting lineup with Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen.
- Mohammad Shami’s experience in powerplay & Adam Zampa’s spin provide bowling strength.
- Abhishek Sharma and Nitish Reddy bring all-round capabilities to strengthen the team.
- Strong pace attack with Harshal Patel and Brydon Carse can create breakthroughs.
🔥 Prediction: KKR holds a slight edge due to their superior all-rounders and mystery spin attack. However, SRH’s explosive batting makes them dangerous. Expect a closely contested match, but KKR might come out on top if their spinners dominate. 🏆
Last Year’s Performance Summary (IPL 2024)
🔴 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – IPL 2024 Performance KKR had a strong campaign in IPL 2024, consistently performing well in both batting and bowling departments. Rinku Singh emerged as a reliable finisher, while Andre Russell and Sunil Narine provided all-round impact. Their pace attack, led by Anrich Nortje, delivered crucial breakthroughs. However, inconsistency in the middle order hurt them in key matches. They reached the playoffs but fell short of the final, highlighting their need for better big-match temperament.
🟠 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – IPL 2024 Performance SRH had a mixed season, struggling with inconsistency despite flashes of brilliance. Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen were their standout performers, anchoring the batting with aggressive strokeplay. Their bowling, spearheaded by Mohammad Shami and Adam Zampa, lacked depth in crucial moments. The team failed to capitalize on winning positions, leading to an early exit before the playoffs. Their biggest challenge was maintaining momentum throughout the tournament.
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioCinema (Free)
- Match Time: 7:30 PM IST
Post-Match Review (To Be Updated After Match)
📌 Match Summary – Key moments and turning points
📌 Top Performers – Best batsman, bowler, and MVP
📌 Points Table Update – Standings after match 1
📌 Next Match Details – Who plays next and what to expect
