Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a scientific efficiency to outclass Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 80 runs in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Eden Gardens. A stellar batting show led by Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi, adopted by a ruthless bowling assault, ensured a snug win for the house aspect.
KKR’s batting brilliance units the tone
After being put in to bat first by SRH, KKR’s innings had a shaky begin with each openers, Quinton de Kock (1) and Sunil Narine (7), failing to make an impression. Nonetheless, Ajinkya Rahane steadied the ship with an important 38 off 27 balls, together with 4 sixes. Teen Angkrish performed an important knock, scoring a fluent 50 off 32 balls, whereas Venkatesh tole the present with an explosive 60 off simply 29 deliveries. His innings, laced with seven fours and three sixes, gave KKR the much-needed momentum.
Rinku Singh supplied the ending touches with a brisk 32 off 17 balls, serving to KKR attain an imposing complete of 200/6 of their 20 overs. SRH’s bowling assault struggled to comprise the runs, with Mohammad Shami (1/29) and Zeeshan Ansari (1/25) being probably the most economical. Captain Pat Cummins picked up a wicket however was costly, conceding 44 runs in his four-over spell.
Sunrisers collapse below KKR’s ruthless bowling
Chasing 201, SRH’s batting lineup crumbled below strain. The highest order failed to fireplace as Travis Head (4), Abhishek Sharma (2), and Ishan Kishan (2) departed cheaply, leaving SRH reeling at 8/3. Heinrich Klaasen tried to combat again with a fast 33 off 21 balls, supported by Kamindu Mendis, who scored 27. Nonetheless, they didn’t construct a match-winning partnership.
With wickets tumbling at common intervals, SRH had been finally bowled out for simply 120 in 16.4 overs. KKR’s bowling unit was distinctive, with Varun Chakaravarthy (3/22) and Vaibhav Arora (3/29) wreaking havoc. Andre Russell chipped in with two wickets, whereas Harshit Rana and Narine took one every, guaranteeing SRH by no means discovered a foothold within the sport.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 3, 2025
Vaibhav Arora got here as an Affect Participant and gained the POTM award in opposition to SRH 💜 pic.twitter.com/D1m5NOYxVb
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 3, 2025
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 3, 2025
The rose-tinted glasses are off, SRH. #IPL2025
— Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) April 3, 2025
Travis Head gone simply after hitting a 4.
Travis head has turn out to be Vaibhav Arora’s bunny now after Starc.#KKRvsSRH #srhvskkr pic.twitter.com/JEujRfyzle— Shivam Verma (@Shivam_Verma_98) April 3, 2025
Vaibhav Arora gained Participant of the match award 🏅👏
#VaibhavArora #KKRvsSRH #KKRvSRH #srhvskkr #SRHvKKR #TATAIPL2025 #TATAIPL #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/6ZkJTT2pM5
— Bhavesh Gujrati (@Bhaveshlivelife) April 3, 2025
IPL 2024 Closing – Vaibhav Arora dismissed Travis Head on the first ball.
IPL 2025 – Vaibhav Arora dismissed Travis Head on the 2nd ball. pic.twitter.com/WS2N8M9V7T
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 3, 2025
Vaibhav Arora’s Bunny Travis Head 😂🐰 pic.twitter.com/3wFhOb3QZy
— Kau5tubh30 (@Kaustubh001ac) April 3, 2025
Vaibhav Arora Masterclass 🙌🏻 pic.twitter.com/2EM3u2bdZn
— Knight Membership : KKR (@KnightClub_KKR) April 3, 2025
https://twitter.com/CricketTimesHQ/standing/1907849344474296824
After impressing with the bat and within the area, #KKR 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙯𝙚𝙙 their technique to a good-looking 80-run victory at dwelling 😌💜
Scorecard ▶ https://t.co/jahSPzdeys#TATAIPL | #KKRvSRH | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/Ne4LJhXNP4
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2025
