In an exciting showdown at Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took down the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) with a solid 80-run victory in Match 15 of the 2025 IPL. KKR, the defending champions, set a challenging target of 201 runs that SRH struggled to chase down, facing an onslaught of early wickets. Pat Cummins and his teammates faced a tough evening and ended up all out for just 120 runs. This win marked KKR’s fifth consecutive victory over SRH.
KKR
Looking at KKR’s history against the Orange Army, it’s pretty clear they have dominated this match-up recently. Notably, before this recent match in 2025, KKR had already faced SRH three times last year, winning every one of those encounters. Two of those matches were crucial playoff games – the Qualifier 1 and the final. KKR managed to secure another win against SRH during the IPL 2023 season, adding to their ongoing success.
According to stats from ESPNcricinfo, KKR has won 20 out of the 29 matches they’ve played against SRH so far, which is quite the achievement for them.
Delhi Capitals
Now, if we dive into other teams that have had similar success against SRH, we find the Delhi Capitals (DC) sitting right there with KKR, also boasting five consecutive wins. This streak for DC began with a 17-run victory in the second Qualifier of IPL 2020. They went on to defeat SRH twice during the 2021 season, including a nail-biting Super Over win. They managed to grab another win over SRH in 2022 before their streak came to an end in 2023.
CSK and KKR
Then we have the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and KKR, each with a four-match winning streak against SRH. CSK had a perfect record against SRH in the 2018 season, winning all four of their encounters, which included victories in both Qualifier 1 and the final. They are the only team to have beaten one opponent four times in a single season. In a similar vein, KKR enjoyed a four-match winning streak against SRH from 2020 to 2021, winning two matches in each of those seasons. One memorable 2020 game even ended up in a Super Over, showcasing just how competitive these matches can be.
KKR’s repeated success against SRH highlights their strong squad and effective strategies, making it safe to say that they will continue to be a formidable opponent in the IPL moving forward. Each time these teams face off, fans eagerly anticipate what might unfold, knowing that KKR has the edge these past few years.
