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SRH vs KKR match analysis
In today’s IPL 2025 match, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and elected to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) scored 200-6 in 20 overs. SRH all-out at 120 in 16.4 overs. KKR won the match by 80 runs.
KKR’s commanding batting display
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) electrified their home crowd with a formidable total of 200/6 after being sent into bat by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The innings were anchored by explosive performances from Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29 balls, 6 fours, 3 sixes) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32), who combined aggression with calculated risk. Rinku Singh’s late cameo (32 off 17) and Ajinkya Rahane’s steady 38 off 27 ensured KKR capitalized on a strong middle-over surge.
SRH’s bowling struggled to contain the flow, with Mohammed Shami (2/29) and Harshal Patel (2/43) being the only bright spots. Pat Cummins, despite his economical spell (1/44), faced heavy punishment during Venkatesh’s blitz. KKR’s powerplay of 53/2 set the tone, and a 91-run partnership between Venkatesh and Rinku in just 41 balls sealed SRH’s fate.
SRH’s chase crushes under pressure
Chasing 201, SRH’s innings unravelled swiftly. Vaibhav Arora (3/27) dismantled the top order, dismissing Travis Head (4) and Ishan Kishan (2) inside three overs. The Powerplay yielded a dismal 33/3, with Abhishek Sharma (2) and Nitish Reddy (19) failing to counter KKR’s disciplined attack. Heinrich Klaasen (33 off 21) and Kamindu Mendis (27 off 20) offered fleeting resistance, but Sunil Narine (1/30) and Varun Chakaravarthy (3/22) tightened the screws. SRH’s hopes hinged on Pat Cummins (14) and Henry Klassen, but the equation 80 needed off 20 balls proved insurmountable.
Final Scorecard: KKR 200/6 (20) | SRH 120 (16.4) All Out | Target 201 | KKR won by 80 runs
Key performers
- KKR’s powerplay dominance: A 53-run start vs. SRH’s 33.
- Venkatesh Iyer’s all-round Impact: A fiery 60 and a crucial catch to dismiss Abhishek Sharma.
- Man of the Match, Vaibhav Arora’s spell: His triple strike derailed SRH’s chase early with his (3-29).
- Middle overs meltdown: SRH lost 4 wickets between overs 6.4 and 10.4, collapsing from 44/4 to 75/8.
- Varun Chakaravarthy diminished the lower order of SRH with 3-22 in 4 overs.
KKR’s comprehensive performance highlighted their depth in batting and tactical bowling, while SRH’s decision to bowl first backfired spectacularly. With their top order crumbling and the middle order unable to accelerate, SRH faces a steep climb to revive their campaign. KKR, meanwhile, solidify their position as a contender with this clinical display. SRH needs to get their big guns firing on the pitch and not just on paper. A star power team is not looking to perform as expected and the team is failing to execute in every department
