The 15th match of IPL 2025 brings a high-voltage clash as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at their home ground – Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is a rematch of the IPL 2024 Final, where KKR defeated SRH to lift the trophy. SRH will be hungry for revenge, while KKR will aim to bounce back after a poor loss to Mumbai Indians.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live Streaming: JioHotstar | Star Sports Network
Head-to-Head: KKR vs SRH
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 28 |
| KKR Wins | 19 |
| SRH Wins | 9 |
| Last 5 Matches | KKR 4 – SRH 1 |
KKR clearly dominates the head-to-head record against SRH, including their recent win in the IPL 2024 final.
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Weather & Pitch Report: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Weather: No rain expected. Temperature around 34–37°C during the match.
- Pitch: Batting-friendly surface early on, but slows down later helping spinners.
- Dew Factor: Likely to affect second innings.
✅ Teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first due to dew.
Toss Prediction
Based on toss stats and current trends:
Toss Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders likely to win the toss.
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Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Both teams are coming into this match with just 1 win from 3 games and are struggling for momentum. However:
- KKR have home advantage.
- They have beaten SRH in the last 4 meetings, including IPL 2024 Final.
- Eden Gardens suits KKR’s spinners like Sunil Narine & Varun Chakaravarthy.
Match Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to win today’s match.
Probable Playing XIs
KKR Playing XI:
- Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Manish Pandey
SRH Playing XI:
- Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Zeeshan Ansari, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Adam Zampa/Wiaan Mulder
Key Stats & Match Insights
| Key Player | Stat |
|---|---|
| Sunil Narine (KKR) | 71 wickets at Eden Gardens – MVP in spin-friendly conditions |
| Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) | 85 runs in 3 matches at SR 160+ |
| Travis Head (SRH) | Dangerous in powerplay; key to a strong SRH start |
| Mohammed Shami (SRH) | Needs to improve economy and strike with the new ball |
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Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: KKR Bats First
- Predicted Score: 200–210
- Likely Result: KKR to win
Scenario 2: SRH Bats First
- Predicted Score: 175–185
- Likely Result: KKR to chase down successfully
Final Prediction
KKR are well-placed to win today’s game thanks to their spin strength, home crowd support, and strong record against SRH.
Expect a cracking contest under the lights at Eden Gardens.
