It’s a rematch of last year’s IPL final, but the stakes are far lower this time. Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders are both out of playoff contention and now face off in a dead rubber at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. But pride, evaluation of bench strength, and finishing on a high remain strong incentives in a campaign that hasn’t gone to plan for either team.
SRH began IPL 2025 with a bang but couldn’t sustain their explosive style, particularly with Travis Head’s drop in form. Still, they come in with two wins on the trot and will hope to finish with a flourish. For KKR, only Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy have consistently delivered in an otherwise underwhelming title defence.
Match Details: SRH vs KKR
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Date | May 25, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network & JioHotstar |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is dry, with low grass cover, making strokeplay tricky as the ball gets older. While the surface has seen several high-scoring matches, batting requires some skill, especially against spin and pace-off. The short boundaries and fast outfield still make 180 a par score, and dew could raise that bar slightly.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Surface Type | Dry, good for strokeplay early, slow later |
| Par First Innings | 180 |
| Spin Assistance | Moderate – especially in second innings |
| Boundaries | Square: 58m & 66m, Straight: 71m |
| Ideal Strategy | Bat first, use variations with the ball |
Pace vs Spin at Delhi – IPL 2025
| Category | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|
| Wickets | 29 | 31 |
| Average | 43.93 | 31.51 |
| Economy | 10.3 | 8.88 |
| Strike Rate | 25.5 | 21.2 |
| Boundary % | 25.74 | 17.57 |
Probable XIIs: SRH vs KKR
Sunrisers Hyderabad:
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins (c), Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson
SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips
Wicketkeepers
- Heinrich Klaasen – Averages 42.8 at a strike rate of 162.12 vs KKR.
- Ishan Kishan – Player of the Match last outing (94* vs RCB); strong record vs KKR.
Batters
- Ajinkya Rahane (C/VC) – KKR’s top run-scorer: Avg 37.50, SR 146.48, 3 fifties.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 2nd highest KKR run-getter; has adapted well to middle-order role.
All-rounders
- Abhishek Sharma (C/VC) – 407 runs this season; avg 47.75, SR 207.6 in T20s at Delhi.
- Sunil Narine (C/VC) – PoTM earlier this season at this venue; key match-up weapon.
Bowlers
- Pat Cummins – 12 wickets in last 7 matches; 2 three-fers in last 3 games.
- Eshan Malinga – 10 wickets in 6 games; has taken at least one wicket every match.
- Varun Chakaravarthy – 17 wickets this season; took 3/21 in reverse fixture.
- Harshit Rana – Regularly bowls tough overs; good wicket-taking knack.
- Vaibhav Arora – Dismissed Head, Klaasen, and Kishan in the reverse fixture.
Captaincy Picks: SRH vs KKR Dream11
- Abhishek Sharma – In top form and lethal in Delhi conditions.
- Sunil Narine – Match-winner with both bat and ball; outstanding venue record.
- Ajinkya Rahane – Consistent scorer in a shaky KKR batting unit.
- Pat Cummins – Wicket-taking form makes him a strong vice-captain choice.
- Varun Chakaravarthy – KKR’s top wicket-taker; reliable with the ball.
SRH vs KKR Live Streaming & Telecast
Catch Match 68 of IPL 2025 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders live on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming is also available on JioHotstar.
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