KKR vs SRH Match Preview

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will square off in the 15th match of the IPL 2025 on Thursday in Kolkata, with both teams struggling to find form. Last season's finalists have had a difficult start, each with one win in three games and sitting in the bottom half of the standings. KKR will look at turning things around back home, while SRH will rely on their strong batting lineup to deliver after two disappointing performances.

KKR vs SRH Match Details 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – 15th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 03rd April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

KKR vs SRH Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

KKR vs SRH Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is well-known for being a wicket that is conducive to batting. The new ball should be offered with good bounce and carry. The spinners might benefit from the dryness.

KKR vs SRH Weather Report

The temperature will be extremely hot and humid. With some showers expected in Kolkata, the season opener is in danger of rain.  

KKR vs SRH Last Five Matches

KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	L W L W W
SRH ( Sunrisers Hyderabad )	L L W W L

KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SRH Won	KKR Won	Tie	NR
Overall	28	9	19	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

KKR vs SRH Probable Playing XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XIs

Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Angkrish Raghuvanshi displays promise, but his quickfire knocks must translate into larger scores, particularly with others failing to deliver.
• Sunil Narine –  Sunil Narine numbers at Eden Gardens—71 wickets in 60 games with an economy of 6.33.

Top Picks – Sunrisers Hyderabad

• Aniket Verma – His quickfire 36 (13) and 74 (41) in his previous two matches show him as a lethal lower-order finisher.
• Harshal Patel –  Harshal Patel had been the only consistent performer, using slow deliveries and cutters to maintain things in check.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for KKR vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen(VC), Quinton de Kock, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine(C), Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for KKR vs SRH Dream11 Team:

Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Travis Head(C), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sunil Narine, Travis Head

Vice-captain – Heinrich Klaasen, Ajinkya Rahane

Wicketkeeper – Heinrich Klaasen

KKR vs SRH Probable Winners:

Both the Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are in need of a victory to get their seasons back on track. KKR, last year's champions, have hit rock bottom after suffering a crushing defeat in their most recent match. Their batting lineup has been revealed and it is unclear whether they will be able to address the issues in a timely manner. SRH, on the other hand, refuses to abandon its aggressive style despite consecutive losses. Their batting firepower is too powerful to falter for a third game in a row, and with KKR's confidence shaken, SRH appear to be in a better position to take control of this match. If KKR can get Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Henrich Klassen early, they'll cruise to victory. If not, SRH will exact revenge for the IPL 2024 final loss. Considering the team combination, Sunrisers Hyderabad is expected to win this match.