IPL 2025 Match 15: KKR Dominate SRH with 80-Run Win at Eden Gardens
Kolkata, April 3, 2025 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put up a dominant performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of IPL 2025, securing a resounding 80-run victory at Eden Gardens. Venkatesh Iyer’s blistering knock and a clinical bowling display led KKR to a comprehensive win.
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Match Summary
• Match: KKR vs SRH, Match 15, IPL 2025
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Toss: SRH won the toss and opted to bowl first
• Result: KKR won by 80 runs
• Man of the Match: Venkatesh Iyer
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KKR Batting Performance
After being put to bat, KKR had a shaky start as Quinton de Kock (1 off 6) and Sunil Narine (7 off 7) departed early. However, Ajinkya Rahane (38 off 27) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32) stabilized the innings with a crucial stand. The real fireworks came from Venkatesh Iyer, who smashed a brutal 60 off just 29 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, at an astonishing strike rate of 206.90.
Rinku Singh added valuable runs in the end with an unbeaten 32 off 17 balls. Despite a few quick wickets in the middle, KKR managed to post a massive total of 200/6 in their 20 overs.
Key Performances (KKR)
• Venkatesh Iyer – 60 runs (29 balls, 7 fours, 3 sixes)
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 50 runs (32 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes)
• Ajinkya Rahane – 38 runs (27 balls, 1 four, 4 sixes)
• Rinku Singh – 32* runs (17 balls, 4 fours, 1 six)
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KKR Innings Summary
• Total: 200/6 in 20 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 14/1, 16/2, 97/3, 106/4, 197/5, 200/6
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SRH Bowling Performance
SRH bowlers struggled to contain KKR’s aggressive batting. Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Mohammed Shami, and Zeeshan Ansari picked up a wicket each, but they couldn’t prevent KKR from reaching 200.
Key Bowling Figures (SRH)
• Harshal Patel: 4.0 overs, 43 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 10.75)
• Pat Cummins: 4.0 overs, 36 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 9.00)
• Mohammed Shami: 4.0 overs, 32 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.00)
• Kamindu Mendis: 3.0 overs, 26 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 8.67)
• Zeeshan Ansari: 3.0 overs, 34 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 11.33)
SRH Batting Performance
Chasing a mammoth target of 201, SRH suffered a disastrous start, losing Travis Head (4 off 2) in the very first over. The top order crumbled under pressure as Abhishek Sharma (2 off 6) and Ishan Kishan (2 off 5) departed cheaply, leaving SRH reeling at 9/3.
Nitish Kumar Reddy (19 off 15) and Kamindu Mendis (27 off 20) tried to stabilize the innings, but wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Heinrich Klaasen (33 off 21) showed some fight, but his dismissal in the 15th over sealed SRH’s fate. They were bundled out for just 120 in 16.4 overs, handing KKR a thumping victory.
Key Performances (SRH)
• Heinrich Klaasen – 33 runs (21 balls, 2 fours, 2 sixes)
• Kamindu Mendis – 27 runs (20 balls, 1 four, 2 sixes)
• Nitish Kumar Reddy – 19 runs (15 balls, 2 fours, 1 six)
• Pat Cummins – 14 runs (15 balls, 2 fours)
SRH Innings Summary
• Total: 120/10 in 16.4 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 4/1, 9/2, 9/3, 44/4, 66/5, 75/6, 112/7, 114/8, 114/9, 120/10
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KKR Bowling Performance
KKR’s bowlers dominated the game from the start, with Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy ripping through SRH’s lineup. Andre Russell and Harshit Rana also contributed with crucial breakthroughs.
Key Bowling Figures (KKR)
• Vaibhav Arora: 3.4 overs, 25 runs, 3 wickets (Economy: 6.82)
• Varun Chakaravarthy: 4.0 overs, 24 runs, 3 wickets (Economy: 6.00)
• Andre Russell: 2.0 overs, 13 runs, 2 wickets (Economy: 6.50)
• Harshit Rana: 3.0 overs, 22 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 7.33)
• Sunil Narine: 2.0 overs, 12 runs, 1 wicket (Economy: 6.00)
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Conclusion
Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a dominant all-round performance, registering an emphatic 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive batting set the stage, while KKR’s bowlers ensured an easy win with a clinical effort. With this victory, KKR strengthens their position in IPL 2025, while SRH needs to regroup quickly before their next match.
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