Kolkata, April 3 – In a commanding performance at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a massive 80-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 15th match of IPL 2025, marking SRH’s biggest defeat in terms of runs in IPL history.
KKR Sets a Formidable Total
Opting to bat first after losing the toss, KKR posted a formidable 200/6 in their 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29 balls) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50), who stitched key partnerships after early setbacks. Both Sunil Narine (7) and Quinton de Kock (1) fell cheaply, but Captain Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Raghuvanshi steadied the innings with an 81-run stand.
Venkatesh Iyer’s explosive knock, including 7 fours and 3 sixes, powered KKR into a dominant position. He was especially brutal in the 19th over, plundering 21 runs off Pat Cummins. Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 32 from just 17 balls, adding 91 runs with Iyer for the fifth wicket. Andre Russell (1) was run out on the final ball of the innings.
SRH Collapse in Record Defeat
Chasing a steep target of 201, SRH’s top order crumbled, losing Travis Head (4), Abhishek Sharma (2), and Ishan Kishan (2) within the powerplay. Despite a fighting 33 from Heinrich Klaasen, and cameos from Nitish Reddy (19) and Kamindu Mendis (27), the team was bundled out for 120 in 16.4 overs.
KKR bowlers were clinical, with Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy picking up three wickets each, while Andre Russell claimed two scalps. Sunil Narine and Harshit Rana chipped in with one wicket apiece, ensuring a comprehensive win.
Bowling Scorecard Highlights:
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Vaibhav Arora: 3 wickets
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Varun Chakravarthy: 3 wickets
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Andre Russell: 2 wickets
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Sunil Narine & Harshit Rana: 1 wicket each
Key Moments:
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Venkatesh Iyer’s quickfire 60 turned the momentum decisively in KKR’s favor.
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SRH’s batting collapse exposed their middle-order fragility.
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KKR’s all-round bowling attack dismantled the SRH lineup.
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