Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad(SH) will go head-to-head in the IPL 2025 15th game at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on April 3rd. Sitting at the bottom of the points table, Kolkata Knight Riders managed to snag just one win in three matches. The Sunrisers Hyderabad, ranking eighth, mirror that record with a single victory in their three tournament outings.

The previous game saw the Mumbai Indians cruising past the Kolkata Knight Riders with a comfortable 8-wicket triumph. In that game, Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit 26 runs, but it didn’t suffice to turn the tide. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad faced a defeat as well, losing to Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets after putting

Aniket Sharma’s stellar knock of 74 runs ended up for naught. Each squad is gunning to climb the ranks. Kolkata Knight Riders trump the face-off,s bagging 19 triumphs in their 29 showdowns with Sunrisers Hyderabad, who claimed victory in 9 clashes. The clash unfolds at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The sides squared off 28 times before, with Kolkata Knight Riders snagging 19 victories and Sunrisers Hyderabad seizing 9 wins.

Meet the 1st Team: KKR

The Kolkata Knight Riders seem to struggle with keeping up good gameplay this season. They’ve had a couple of real beatdowns but still snagged a win against the Rajasthan Royals, who haven’t been showing their best game. Looking at their last four games, the Kolkata Knight Riders came out on top over the Sunrisers Hyderabad.

KKR’s Likely Starting Squad

1. Sunil Narine
2. Quinton de Kock, the wicketkeeper
3. Ajinkya Rahane has the role of captain
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Angkrish Raghuvanshi performs as an Impact Player
6. Rinku Singh
7. Andre Russell
8. Ramandeep Singh
9. Spencer Johnson
10. Harshit Rana
11. Varun Chakaravarthy
12. Manish Pandey

Meet Team Number Two, SRH!

The Sunrisers Hyderabad kicked things off with a bang swinging their bats with abandon to plow through their rivals. But eager anticipation of their stellar team turned to disappointment with consecutive losses cuz of that same wild streak. The SRH squad gotta beef up their attacking game fast to flip the script when they face off against KKR.

Likely Lineup

Travis Head leads the pack, followed by Abhishek Sharma. Ishan Kishan takes the third spot while Nitish Kumar Reddy holds the fourth. Heinrich Klaasen steps in as wicketkeeper, and Aniket Verma comes next. Following him is Abhinav Manohar. Then we have Pat Cummins wearing the captain’s hat. Ninth in line is Zeeshan Ansari, with Harshal Patel right behind him. Mohammad Shami secures the eleventh position, and last but not least, Adam Zampa is the game-changer.

What Should We Look Forward To?

Eden Gardens in Kolkata has a rep for a pitch that’s really sweet for batting. With the new ball, expect some solid bounce and travel. The spinners could get a boost from how parched it is out there. Looking ahead, it’s gonna be steamy and sticky, with no rain on the horizon. Think 37°C heat with almost half the air being humid.

The face-off at Eden Gardens tomorrow is shaping up to be a barnburner, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) going up against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Both squads have been sluggish off the blocks in the IPL 2025, each snagging just a single victory in their first three outings.

Key Players

1. Harshit Rana (KKR)

The go-to attack method for Ajinkya Rahane against Hyderabad will be Harshit Rana, the right-arm fast bowler. Although he’s managed to grab a couple of wickets in his last three matches, he’s nailed those all-important lengths. With KKR needing a win , Rana’s performance will play a big role upfront and in the tail end of the game.

2. Quinton de Kock (KKR)

Quinton de Kock hailing from South Africa, packs a punch with his batting and is super solid behind the stumps. Here’s a peep at his IPL record and what makes him pop on the field.

1. Games Played: 108
2. Runs Made: 3,161
3. Top Score: 140* (never out)
4. Average Runs: 30.99
5. Hitting Rate: 134.11
6. Hundreds: 2
7. Fifties: 23
8. Boundaries: 317
9. Over-Boundary Hits: 123.

3. Sunil Narine (KKR)

Since kicking off with the IPL in 2012, Sunil Narine from West Indies has been a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Known for his tricky spin bowling and powerful hitting, Narine often plays a big part in winning games.

1. Games Nitish Played: 178
2. He Hit Runs: 1,578
3. Top Score: 109
4. Average at Bat: 17.34
5. Hitting Rate: 165.93
6. Hundreds: 1
7. Fifties: 7
8. Got ‘em Out: 181
9. Best with the Ball: 5/19
10. Average with Ball in Hand: 25.40
11. Rate of Spending Runs: 6.73.

4. Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH)

Nitish Kumar Reddy, an up-and-coming all-rounder from Andhra Pradesh, has grabbed the spotlight in the IPL with his steady play for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Take a peek at his IPL record and why he’s a critical piece of the team:

1. Matches: 16
2. Runs: 333
3. Top Score: 76* (unbeaten)
4. Average: 33.30
5. Rate of Scoring: 146.69
6. 50s: 2
7. Dismissals: 3
8. Best Performance Bowling: 2/17

5. Abhishek Sharma (SRH)

Abhishek Sharma shines as a standout all-rounder for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He grabs attention with his forceful batting and useful left-arm orthodox spin. Time and again, he brings game-changing plays to the table. His left-arm spin secures vital wickets, giving the SRH bowling squad more options. He shares the title for the quickest half-century by an SRH player,r proving he steps up when it counts.

1. “1377” marks the total runs he slammed across 63 games in the IPL.
2. A slamming rate sits at 155.24.
3. Best batting bonanza: 75 not out.
4. This dude’s a smashing batsman, but hey, he can spin that ball with his left arm too.

6. Travis Head (SRH)

Travis Head is SRH’s solid first-up hitter, and he’s the dude you’ll wanna keep your eyes on in the match-up with Kolkata Knight Riders. Even though SRH has taken a couple of hits losing back-to-back games, Head’s been pretty alright, racking up 136 runs across three matches with a solid average of 45.33 and an impressive strike rate of 191.54. This lefty is stoked to swing his bat at the Eden, aiming to come out swinging in the initial overs and set up a strong opening for his crew.

Wrap-up:

Wrapping things up, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are getting ready to pull off a match full of fire, excitement, and smart moves. They’ve got their strong points, they’re planning to use and the not-so-great bits they’re hoping to fix. It’s all set for a gripping showdown. With the famous Eden Gardens setting the scene and the teams out to prove who’s boss, this clash is shaping up to be a standout fight in the IPL saga. No matter how it ends, the crowd’s in for some top-notch cricket and moments that’ll stick around long after the stadium lights go out. Here’s to the squad that sparkles the brightest!