An exciting clash is set for Thursday between the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and last year's finalists, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both teams have lost two out of their three matches this season and will be aiming to return to winning ways.
Sports News: The excitement of IPL 2025 is at its peak, and a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is scheduled for Thursday at the historic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Both teams have played three matches each, managing only one win apiece. Hyderabad is currently eighth, and Kolkata tenth in the points table, making this a crucial match for both teams to regain momentum.
Eden Gardens Pitch: Favorable for Both Batsmen and Spinners
Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium is known for its high-scoring pitch. The good bounce makes it easy for batsmen to hit big shots. The fast outfield is likely to result in a flurry of boundaries. However, the pitch also offers assistance to spinners. Experienced spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy will be key players to watch.
What do the Pitch Statistics Say?
Total Matches Played: 94
Team Batting First Won: 38
Team Batting Second Won: 56
Toss Impact: The team winning the toss won 50 matches, while the team losing the toss won 44 matches.
Highest Score: 261 runs
Lowest Score: 108 runs
Weather Forecast
According to AccuWeather, the temperature during the match will range between 30 and 27 degrees Celsius. Humidity is expected to be between 60% and 79%. There is no prediction of rain, which will be a relief for cricket fans.
Head-to-Head Record: Who Holds the Edge?
KKR's Performance at Eden Gardens
Total Matches: 89
Won: 52
Lost: 37
SRH's Performance at Eden Gardens
Total Matches: 10
Won: 3
Lost: 7
Statistically, KKR has a better record at home, but Hyderabad has the potential to upset the odds on any given day. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane stated after their last match that there's no need to panic, but morale might be slightly down after two consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Hyderabad is also looking to improve its batting order.
Where to Watch Live Streaming?
Fans can watch the live telecast of the match on Star Sports Network, while online streaming is available on the JioHotstar app and website. The match will begin at 7:30 PM.
Squads of Both Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Ankur Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, and Vaibhav Arora.
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Ankit Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar/Jishan Ansari, and Adam Zampa.
