KKR vs SRH Match Highlights,Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a dominant performance, defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a commanding 80 runs in Match 15 of the TATA IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. After a top-order collapse, half-centuries from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Venkatesh Iyer, combined with a brilliant bowling display, helped KKR post a total of 200/6. The Knight Riders then bowled out SRH for just 120, with Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy claiming three wickets each to complete a comprehensive victory.

KKR’s Batting: A Steady Recovery and Explosive Finish

Early Setbacks for KKR

SRH captain Pat Cummins won the toss and chose to bowl first, which paid off early with Mohd. Shami and Cummins himself dismissing Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine in the second and third overs, respectively. KKR found themselves at 28/2, with the pressure mounting early in the innings.

Rahane and Raghuvanshi Steady the Ship

However, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi rebuilt with an aggressive partnership. The duo added 81 runs, with Rahane contributing 38 (27) before being dismissed by Zeeshan Ansari. Raghuvanshi continued his fine form, reaching 50 (32) before being dismissed by debutant Kamindu Mendis.

At 106/4 in 12.4 overs, KKR’s hopes rested on Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh, and they did not disappoint. The left-handers powered KKR to a formidable score by plundering 78 runs in the last five overs, with Iyer scoring an explosive 60 (29). Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 32 (17)* to provide the finishing touches.

SRH’s Struggles in the Chase

Early Breakthroughs

Defending 201, KKR’s bowlers came out with intent. Vaibhav Arora made an immediate impact, dismissing Travis Head off the second ball of the innings. Arora had already dismissed Head for a golden duck in the IPL 2024 Final, and he repeated his brilliance here.

In the very next over, Harshit Rana sent Abhishek Sharma back, and Arora struck again, removing Ishan Kishan with a superb catch from Rahane. SRH were in deep trouble at 9/3 after just 2.1 overs.

KKR’s Continued Domination

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kamindu Mendis fought to stabilize the innings but were dismissed by Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, respectively. The wickets kept tumbling, with Varun Chakaravarthy joining the attack. He removed Aniket Verma to leave SRH at 75/6.

Klassen and Cummins Fight Back

Heinrich Klassen and Pat Cummins tried to stage a fightback, but Vaibhav Arora struck once again, dismissing Klassen. Chakaravarthy then took two wickets in consecutive deliveries, sending both Cummins and Simarjeet Singh back to the pavilion. SRH were now nine down, and Russell wrapped things up by dismissing Harshal Patel, bowling SRH out for just 120.

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Conclusion

KKR’s dominant performance in this Match 15 of IPL 2025 secured them an 80-run victory, the biggest margin of victory in terms of runs so far this season. Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s contributions with the bat, combined with a brilliant bowling display from Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Andre Russell, helped KKR seal a comprehensive win. This victory moved KKR up to fifth in the points table, while SRH slumped to the bottom.

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