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KKR vs SRH: Kolkata Knight Riders Outplay Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 Runs
Location : First Published: April 03, 2025, 23:23 IST
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a comprehensive 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in an exciting IPL 2025 encounter at Eden Gardens. A stellar batting display coupled with disciplined bowling sealed the win for KKR.
Match Highlights
- KKR Innings: KKR posted a formidable total of 200/6 in their 20 overs.
- Venkatesh Iyer and Angkris Raghuvanshi starred with the bat.
- Raghuvanshi smashed a quickfire 50 off 30 balls.
- Venkatesh Iyer raced to a half-century in just 25 balls.
- KKR capitalized on the final five overs, scoring 78 runs.
- SRH Innings: SRH struggled to chase down the target, ending with a score of 120 all out.
- Early wickets fell consistently, hindering their progress.
- Vaibhao took a key wickets.
- Harshit’s excellent bowling.
Key Moments
- Powerplay Struggles: SRH faced early challenges in the powerplay, losing crucial wickets.
- Narine's Milestone: Sunil Narine claimed his 200th wicket for KKR across IPL and Champions League T20.
- Harshit's Brilliance: Harshit's return to the attack proved decisive, picking up vital wickets.
Player Performances
- KKR:
- Venkatesh Iyer: 52 runs
- Angkris Raghuvanshi: 50 runs
- Sunil Narine: 2/25
- Harshit: 3/18
- SRH:
- Kamindu: 35 runs
- Aniket: 22 runs
Road Ahead
KKR will look to maintain their winning momentum in their next match, while SRH will need to regroup and address their batting and bowling issues.