KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Match Preview: Head-to-Head Stats, Pitch Report, Fantasy & Betting Tips

Match Details

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (15th T20, IPL 2025)
• Date & Time: Thursday, April 3, 2025, 07:30 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

Head-to-Head Record (KKR vs SRH)

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced off multiple times in IPL history, producing some thrilling encounters. Below is their overall record and key statistics from their meetings:

Overall Record

• Matches Played: 258 (KKR), 186 (SRH)
• Wins: KKR - 132, SRH - 88
• Losses: KKR - 121, SRH - 96
• Ties: 1 each
• No Results: KKR - 4, SRH - 1
• Highest Team Total: KKR - 272/7, SRH - 287/3
• Lowest Team Total: KKR - 66/2, SRH - 72/1
• Average Runs per Match: KKR - 156, SRH - 160
• Most Runs by Team: KKR - 3035, SRH - 4014
• Most Wickets Taken: KKR - 181, SRH - 157
• Highest Individual Score: KKR - 158, SRH - 126
• Best Bowling Figures: KKR - 5/15, SRH - 5/19

Last 3 Matches Between KKR & SRH

1. Final T20, IPL 2024 (May 26):

   • SRH: 113 all out (18.3 overs)
   • KKR: 114/2 (10.3 overs)
   • KKR won by 8 wickets

2. Qualifier 1, IPL 2024 (May 21):

   • SRH: 159 all out (19.3 overs)
   • KKR: 164/2 (13.4 overs)
   • KKR won by 8 wickets

3. 3rd T20, IPL 2024 (March 23):

   • KKR: 208/7 (20.0 overs)
   • SRH: 204/7 (20.0 overs)
   • KKR won by 4 runs

Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Pitch & Weather Report

• Temperature: 29.2°C
• Humidity: 79%
• Rain Probability: 25%
• Total IPL Matches Played: 96
• Matches Won Batting First: 40%
• Matches Won Batting Second: 60%
• Average First Innings Score: 166
• Average Second Innings Score: 153
• Highest Total: 262/2 (PBKS)
• Lowest Total: 49/10 (RCB)
• Highest Chase: 262/2 (PBKS)
• Lowest Defended: 103/6 (RPS)

Pitch Analysis

The Eden Gardens pitch is traditionally batting-friendly, offering good bounce and carry for batters. However, as the game progresses, spinners might come into play, making it a balanced track. Chasing has been more successful at this venue.

Fantasy Cricket Tips (KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction)

Top Picks

• Captain Choices: Sunil Narine, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head
• Vice-Captain Choices: Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Ishan Kishan
• Must-Have Players: Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Abhishek Sharma, Mohammed Shami

Differential Picks

• Spencer Johnson (KKR) - Effective powerplay bowler
• Nitish Kumar Reddy (SRH) - All-rounder with potential impact

Possible Dream11 Team

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen
Batters: Travis Head, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma
All-rounders: Sunil Narine (C), Andre Russell (VC), Pat Cummins
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Betting Tips

• Best Bet: Backing the chasing team to win (60% success rate at Eden Gardens).
• Player to Score 50+: Heinrich Klaasen or Travis Head (based on form).
• Top Bowler Pick: Sunil Narine (due to pitch conditions favoring spinners in middle overs).
• First Wicket Method: Caught (high probability given pacers' early impact).
• Highest Opening Partnership: SRH (Travis Head & Abhishek Sharma in good form).

This match promises to be an exciting clash between two power-packed teams. Stay tuned for updates and enjoy the thrilling contest!