IPL 2025 KKR vs SRH Match Review Full Highlights Scorecard & Analysis
A Thrilling IPL 2025 Clash Between KKR and SRH
The IPL 2025 season continues to thrill cricket lovers around the world,and the match on 3rd April 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) proved to be one of the early blockbusters of the tournament. Held at the iconic Eden Gardens this match had everything from big-hitting performances to nail biting drama and tactical masterstrokes.
In this detailed review we will break down the full KKR vs SRH match highlights key performances, scorecard post match analysis and how this match affects the IPL 2025 points table.
Match Overview – KKR vs SRH
Toss & Team Line ups
SRH won the toss and elected to bat first, a decision that was influenced by Eden Gardens being a high scoring venue. Here are the playing XIs.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (C), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Washington Sundar, Pat Cummins, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma
SRH Innings A Decent Start But Lost Momentum
Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a decent start with Abhishek Sharma and Mayank Agarwal stitching a 45 run partnership in the powerplay. Abhishek looked aggressive smashing two sixes in his quickfire 28.
However KKR bowling attack led by Mitchell Starc and Varun Chakravarthy pulled things back after the powerplay. Wickets fell at regular intervals preventing SRH from building momentum.
SRH Top Scorers:
- Abhishek Sharma 28 (17 balls)
- Heinrich Klaasen 42 (31 balls)
- Aiden Markram 35 (27 balls)
KKR Bowling Highlights:
- Mitchell Starc 3/31
- Varun Chakravarthy 2/18
- Andre Russell 1/16
SRH finished their innings at 158/7 in 20 overs a fighting total but slightly below par for Eden Gardens.
KKR Innings Dominant Batting Show
KKR chased the target of 159 with composure and power. Openers Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer gave a solid start adding 50 runs in the first 6 overs. The real game changer was Andre Russell who came in at number 5 and unleashed a brutal attack on SRH bowlers.
Russell 20-ball 48 including 4 sixes and 3 fours turned the tide completely in KKR favor. He was well supported by Rinku Singh and Shreyas Iyer who rotated the strike efficiently.
KKR Top Scorers:
- Andre Russell 48* (20 balls)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz 33 (24 balls)
- Rinku Singh 27* (18 balls)
KKR chased down the total in 17.5 overs finishing at 159/3 and claimed their second win of the season.
Player of the Match Andre Russell All Round Heroics
Andre Russell was rightly awarded Player of the Match for his outstanding performance. Not only did he hammer a match winning 48* off 20 balls but he also picked up a key wicket with the ball.
Russell IPL 2025 performance so far shows he is once again a vital cog in the KKR lineup. His power hitting and death overs bowling make him one of the most dangerous all rounders in the tournament.
Match Stats & Key Takeaways
- KKR Bowling Excellence
Mitchell Starc showed why he was the most expensive buy in the IPL 2025 auction delivering lethal spells in the powerplay and death.
- SRH Middle Order Struggles
Despite having a strong middle order SRH failed to accelerate during the middle overs which cost them 20-25 crucial runs.
- KKR Balanced Team Combination
From top order batting to spin bowling strength KKR looks like one of the most balanced teams this season.
Conclusion KKR Dominate as SRH Looks to Bounce Back
The KKR vs SRH match in IPL 2025 on April 3rd was a showcase of explosive batting, top class bowling and strategic captaincy. KKR continue their unbeaten run while SRH will need to regroup before their next match.
With Andre Russell firing on all cylinders and the bowling unit performing well KKR looks like a strong contender for the IPL 2025 title.
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