The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to clash in the IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens on April 3. KKR, the defending champions, will aim for a comeback after their recent loss to Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, SRH is also looking to recover from a defeat against Delhi Capitals. This match promises excitement, with both teams eager to bounce back.
KKR vs SRH Head-to-Head Record
KKR and SRH have faced each other 28 times in IPL history. KKR holds a dominant record with 19 wins, while SRH has managed 9 victories. Their last three encounters in IPL 2024 saw KKR winning all, including the group stage, Qualifier 1, and the Final.
KKR vs SRH Probable XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Quinton de Kock (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Spencer Johnson
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Aniket Verma
- Heinrich Klaasen (WK)
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (C)
- Harshal Patel
- Mohammad Shami
- Zeeshan Ansari
Kolkata Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly conditions with a flat surface and true bounce, making it easier for stroke play. However, pacers can utilize the extra bounce to trouble batters early on. While the pitch favors batsmen, it is not as flat as the ones in Bengaluru or Hyderabad.
Kolkata Weather Forecast
The weather in Kolkata on April 3 is expected to be partly cloudy, with a 6% chance of rain. Daytime temperatures will be around 37°C, dropping to 27°C at night. Players will need to stay hydrated, as heat and humidity could be a factor.
Match Expectations
With both teams coming off losses, they will be hungry for victory. KKR will rely on their star players like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, while SRH will hope for strong performances from Travis Head and Pat Cummins. The match at Eden Gardens is set to be a thrilling encounter as both sides look to gain momentum in IPL 2025.
