The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) had an amazing game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. KKR scored a powerful total of 200 runs, thanks to strong performances by Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Later, the KKR bowlers worked together to stop SRH early, winning the match by a big margin of 80 runs.
KKR Starts Strong After Early Wickets
At the beginning of the game, KKR lost two important players quickly—Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock. Both were dismissed early, putting pressure on the team. But captain Ajinkya Rahane and young player Angkrish Raghuvanshi stepped up. They built a solid partnership that helped KKR recover.
Venkatesh Iyer Gives KKR Big Momentum
After Rahane got out, Venkatesh Iyer took charge. He didn’t start fast, but once he settled in, he started scoring quickly. Along with Rinku Singh, Iyer pushed the score higher with aggressive hitting. His half-century gave KKR the energy they needed to post a total of 200/6 in 20 overs.
SRH Batting Falls Apart Early
Chasing 201 runs on a slow pitch was never going to be easy. SRH needed a good start, but KKR’s bowlers had other plans. Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana bowled with pace and accuracy, removing SRH’s top batsmen—Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan—within the first three overs.
KKR Bowlers Dominate the Game
After the top-order collapse, the rest of the SRH team struggled to catch up. The KKR bowlers continued to apply pressure. Each bowler did their part, and SRH never looked comfortable. Wickets kept falling, and the team was bowled out well before reaching the target.
KKR Gets a Big Win and NRR Boost
Winning by 80 runs not only gave KKR two points on the table but also improved their Net Run Rate (NRR), which could be important later in the tournament. The team looked balanced with good batting and excellent bowling, making them a strong contender in IPL 2025.
Star Performers of the Match
- Venkatesh Iyer – Scored a powerful half-century, helping KKR reach a big total.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Played a smart and steady innings after early wickets.
- Vaibhav Arora & Harshit Rana – Destroyed SRH’s top-order with sharp bowling.
- Rinku Singh – Played an aggressive cameo and supported Iyer in the middle overs.
What This Win Means for KKR
This victory gives KKR strong confidence for the upcoming matches. Their teamwork stood out, and they showed that they can win both with the bat and ball. Fans at Eden Gardens were thrilled to see their team dominate at home.
Conclusion
Kolkata Knight Riders showed complete control in this match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. They recovered well after early setbacks, thanks to smart batting by Raghuvanshi and powerful shots by Iyer. Their bowlers did an excellent job of keeping the pressure on SRH from the very beginning. This performance sends a strong message to other teams that KKR is here to compete for the title in IPL 2025. With such all-round strength, KKR will be a team to watch this season.
