Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 :May 25,Sunday
𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM (IST)
𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India
𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025
Sunrisers Hyderabad have hit a bit of form late into the tournament, picking up wins in three of their last four matches.
- In the last two IPL 2025 matches held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, the chasing team has won with plenty to spare.
- KKR need both Sunil Narine and Andre Russell to come through with bat and ball if they’re going to win their final group game.
- SRH will be counting on Abhishek Sharma to get them off to another fast start — he’s hit 34 off 17, 59 off 20, and 74 off 41 in his last three knocks.
SRH vs KKR Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 68 of IPL 2025 has Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) this Sunday in Delhi. Neither team has made the playoffs, and this will be the last outing of the season for both. SRH had a rough start but have managed to build some rhythm in the latter stages and will be aiming to close things out on a high. KKR, meanwhile, have struggled to find any rhythm and haven’t looked like the team that lifted the trophy last year. Though they got the better of SRH earlier this year, current form leans toward Hyderabad heading into this clash.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Sunrisers Hyderabad Preview
Sunrisers Hyderabad may be out of the playoff race, but that’s actually worked in their favor. With less at stake, they’ve looked more relaxed and have taken three wins from their last four matches, including a solid 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous fixture.
Their top order is where most of the runs come from. If the openers click—especially Abhishek Sharma—the team usually ends up with a strong score. Abhishek has been brilliant this season, scoring 407 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 193.
The middle order has been hit-and-miss. Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan, and Nitish Kumar have each chipped in here and there— Kishan’s 94 off 48 last time out was a prime example—but none have strung together a consistent run of form. That said, when any one of them settles in, they’re fully capable of flipping the game around.
Lower down, Aniket Verma has quietly chipped in with the bat. He’s striking at 165 and has managed to score handy runs at the end on more than one occasion.
The bowling unit has started to find some rhythm. Pat Cummins is settling in well, and Harshal Patel’s off-pace deliveries have worked nicely during the middle overs. Eshan Malinga has turned heads this season too, picking up 10 wickets in six games with an economy rate of 9. He’s been useful in containing the scoring through the middle and has also done a decent job at the back end.
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders, last year’s champions, have struggled to find their rhythm this season—just five wins and six losses from 13 matches put them in seventh place. Their last game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru was abandoned due to rain, ending any hopes of a playoff spot. With one game left, KKR will want to end on a high and give their fans something to cheer for.
So, what’s gone off-track this time?
To begin with, the batting lineup has been hit-or-miss. Ajinkya Rahane has been the most reliable with 375 runs in 11 innings, while others haven’t been able to keep things steady. Quinton de Kock made way for Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but the change didn’t bring better results.
Sunil Narine has had a few quick starts up top but hasn’t been able to carry it through regularly. On the positive side, Andre Russell seems to be getting back into the groove—smashing 38 off 21 and then an unbeaten 57 off 25 in the last two games.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has also been one of the bright spots—286 runs in 10 innings, averaging 35.75 with a strike rate of 145.17.
On the bowling side, things have been more stable. Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora have shared 31 wickets between them, though they’ve leaked runs at the death. Varun Chakaravarthy and Narine have been tight in the middle overs, taking 17 wickets between them. Their eight overs could make a difference again. Russell has chipped in with tight overs late in the game and grabbed important wickets as well.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium tends to stay true and flattens out nicely under lights. Batters usually feel confident playing through the line here, especially with anything square of the wicket—timing tends to pay off. While spinners might find a bit of grip as the match progresses, it’s usually nothing substantial that affects the game. This is typically a ground where runs come if you’re set.
Delhi’s weather will be on the warmer, more humid side, but there’s no rain expected.
SRH vs KKR Pitch Report
The average first innings score at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium is 171. In the last two matches played here, the team batting first posted totals of 199 and 187, but they were chased down comfortably in the end. Expect another high-scoring game with both teams targeting a total of over 200 to feel confident.
Toss: To Bowl
The previous two IPL 2025 matches at Arun Jaitley Stadium were both won with little trouble by the team batting second. These outcomes make it pretty clear that teams have a better chance when chasing here.
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