Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Hyderabad for the third time with a dominant performance. Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma failed, and the bowlers dismantled SRH's batting lineup.
KKR vs SRH Match Report: Kolkata Knight Riders registered a resounding victory in IPL 2025, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs. Venkatesh Iyer delivered a stellar performance, scoring 60 runs off 29 balls. Along with Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 runs) and Rinku Singh (32 runs) played explosive innings, helping Kolkata post a b total of 200/6 in 20 overs.
Hyderabad's Batting Line-up Crumbles
Chasing a target of 201, SRH's innings began disastrously. Aggressive batsmen like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma failed to withstand the bowling of Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana. The entire team was bowled out for 120 runs in 16.4 overs, marking Hyderabad's biggest ever defeat in IPL history.
Kolkata's Bowlers Shine
In KKR's bowling attack, Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy took three wickets each. Russell claimed two wickets, while Harshit Rana and Sunil Narine each took one. The entire bowling unit displayed excellent synergy, thwarting Hyderabad's ambitions of a large score.
Iyer Silences Critics
Venkatesh Iyer, bought for ₹23.75 crore in the auction, had faced continuous questioning, but he emphatically proved his worth with a powerful innings. His three boundaries and a six in Pat Cummins' 19th over were particularly noteworthy, showcasing his return to form.
Rahane and Raghuvanshi Stabilize the Innings
Kolkata's start was shaky, with de Kock and Narine dismissed cheaply. However, Ajinkya Rahane and young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the innings with an 81-run partnership. Raghuvanshi scored 50 runs off 32 balls, including five fours and two sixes.
SRH Suffers Third Consecutive Defeat
This is Sunrisers Hyderabad's third consecutive defeat this season. They previously lost to Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. SRH's batting performance in this match was utterly disappointing, and the team needs serious introspection.
