kolkata knight riders vs sunrisers hyderabad match

The IPL 2025 season has already witnessed high-pressure cricket, and one of the standout performances to date was by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), who shamefully dominated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their opening match of the season.

Played on 3rd April, 2025, at Kolkata’s historic Eden Gardens, the match witnessed KKR overwhelming the visiting Sunrisers by 80 runs. Knight Riders batted first and amassed a formidable 200/6 in their 20 overs. Top-order came into action in splendid coordination, setting a solid platform, and middle order cashed in on the momentum to reach beyond the 200-run mark.

SRH bowling attack, which had been promising in previous games, was unable to keep the KKR batting order in check. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad performed miserably from the start, losing wickets at a rapid rate and failing to get going. They were bowled out for 120 in 16.4 overs.

Man of the match was skilled young pacer Vaibhav Arora, who received the Player of the Match award for his scorching spell which reduced SRH’s top and middle order to shreds. His accuracy and speed left Sunrisers in a shredded state, and his performance has been universally acclaimed by experts and spectators alike.

By winning this, KKR not only picked up two precious points but also improved their net run rate considerably — an important factor as the league continues.

The fans would not have to wait long to see the rematch, as the two teams are set to clash again on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The encounter, which would be the 60th of the season, would be a high-pressure game, particularly by then when the playoff scenario would have already begun to fall into place.

Sunrisers will try to take revenge for the previous loss and redeem themselves, while KKR will seek the double and extend the run towards the heights of the points table.

IPL 2025’s tour remains on fire with such thrilling battles, and SRH vs KKR back leg match is becoming yet another match no fan would like to miss.