It’s Match 68 of IPL 2025 and Sunrisers Hyderabad host Kolkata Knight Riders in their adopted home Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams would be aiming to sign off with a win. Both SRH and KKR have been knocked out of the IPL playoff race. Pat Cummins-led SRH are 8th while Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR are 7th on the Points Table. A win will help KKR move to sixth while SRH can jump to seventh.
Match Details
- Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 68, IPL 2025
- Date: Sunday, May 25, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Live Streaming: JioHostar (online), Star Sports Network (TV)
SRH vs KKR Match Preview
Hyderabad and Kolkata, the runners-up and champions of IPL 2024 respectively, have had a disappointing 2025 season. SRH, languishing at the bottom of the points table, have managed only three wins in ten matches, while KKR, with five wins, are in a slightly better but still precarious position at sixth. Both teams are coming off inconsistent performances, with SRH’s aggressive batting approach faltering and KKR struggling with batting collapses. This match offers a chance for redemption, with SRH’s potent pace attack led by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami facing KKR’s spin-heavy bowling unit and explosive middle order.
Recent form
Sunrisers Hyderabad (W W NR L W): After getting knocked out from the IPL playoff race, SRH have regained form, winning three out of their last five matches. In fact, they have lost only once in those games. However, those wins will mean nothing for Pat Cummins & Co. In their last match, SRH blew RCB away by 42 runs after Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten 94.
Kolkata Knight Riders (NR L W W NR): The weather hasn’t been kind to KKR. In their last five matches, two have been washed out. Hence, KKR are out of the playoff race. But in their last game, KKR would want to give opportunities to players who haven’t had many in this campaign.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for high-scoring games, with a flat, hard surface made of red clay that offers good bounce and carry, favoring batsmen. Short boundaries make it easier to clear the ropes, but the pitch can slow down later, assisting spinners. The average first innings score is around 180, with teams chasing having a slight edge (47 wins vs. 35 for teams batting first in 82 IPL matches). Pacers dominate wicket-taking, but spinners can be economical, especially in the middle overs.
Delhi Weather Report
On May 25, 2025, Delhi is expected to have clear weather with no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 30°C during the match, with moderate humidity at 40% and a light breeze (2.4 km/h). Visibility will be good at 10 km, ensuring a full, uninterrupted game. Dew could play a role in the second innings, potentially favouring the chasing team.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches: 29
- KKR Wins: 20
- SRH Wins: 9
Predicted Playing 11
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Pat Cummins(c), Harsh Dubey, Harshal Patel, Eshan Malinga
- Impact Player: Jaydev Unadkat/ Harsh Dubey
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje
- Impact Player: Varun Chakaravarthy/ Manish Pandey
SRH vs KKR Match Prediction
Both teams are under pressure, but KKR hold a slight edge due to their superior head-to-head record and recent form against SRH. SRH’s batting, reliant on Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, has been inconsistent, and their powerplay struggles could be exploited by KKR’s bowlers like Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy.
KKR’s middle order has struggled as well but their spin-heavy attack suits the slowing Delhi pitch. The dew factor and chasing advantage at Arun Jaitley Stadium suggest the toss could be crucial, with both teams likely preferring to bowl first.
- Predicted Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders (60% chance).
