As Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) tonight at Eden Gardens, all eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of KKR for IPL 2025. Rahane’s experience and calm presence in the middle order will be crucial, especially after KKR’s recent struggles with consistency.
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
Match: KKR vs SRH – Match 15, IPL 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Let’s take a quick look at his performance stats — both against SRH and at Eden Gardens — ahead of this important clash.
Ajinkya Rahane vs SRH in IPL
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 21 |
| Innings | 20 |
| Not Outs | 1 |
| Runs | 478 |
| Highest Score | 70 |
| Average | 25.15 |
| Strike Rate | 105.98 |
| 50s | 4 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Ducks | 3 |
| Fours | 38 |
| Sixes | 13 |
Rahane has a steady record against SRH, with nearly 500 runs across 20 innings. While his strike rate is on the lower side, his ability to build partnerships can help KKR if early wickets fall.
Ajinkya Rahane at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 12 |
| Runs | 287 |
| Highest Score | 71* |
| Average | 26.09 |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
| Catches | 7 |
See Also:- KKR vs SRH Head to Head
Rahane has scored nearly 300 runs at Eden Gardens with a best of 71 not out. His average of 26.09 shows he can anchor the innings well, especially in pressure situations.
Match Context: What Makes Rahane Crucial Today?
- KKR’s top order is unstable – Rahane’s presence adds experience and calmness.
- The pitch at Eden Gardens is high-scoring early but assists spinners later. Rahane’s ability to rotate strike and read bowlers makes him an ideal middle-over batter.
- As captain, his leadership and ability to anchor the chase or set a base will be key.
What to Expect from Rahane Today?
- If KKR bats first: Rahane can help stabilize the innings after the powerplay and guide the team to a solid total.
- If KKR chases: He can be a dependable figure at No. 3 or 4 to pace the chase intelligently.
- His captaincy decisions on using spinners like Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy could be match-defining.
Ajinkya Rahane might not be the flashiest T20 batter, but his technique, calm mindset, and experience make him a key player for KKR in today’s high-pressure game against SRH. Watch out for a gritty knock or a composed captain’s show at Eden Gardens tonight!
