Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the two finalists from IPL 2024, find themselves in unfamiliar territory as they prepare to face off for the first time in IPL 2025. (Live Streaming | Full Coverage | More Cricket News)
With just one win each from their first three matches, both teams are struggling to find their rhythm. The defending champions, KKR, sit at the bottom of the points table, while SRH are only slightly better, making this clash at Eden Gardens a crucial battle for redemption.
KKR라이브 바카라 woes were laid bare in their last match against Mumbai Indians, where their top order was dismantled by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar in the powerplay.
However, it was MI debutant Ashwani Kumar who stole the show, delivering the best bowling figures by an Indian on IPL debut, crushing KKR for just 116. Ryan Rickelton라이브 바카라 fifty and Suryakumar Yadav라이브 바카라 finishing flourish ensured a dominant eight-wicket victory for Mumbai, leaving Kolkata reeling at the bottom of the table.
For SRH, it was Mitchell Starc who caused havoc in their last game against Delhi Capitals. The Australian speedster ripped through SRH라이브 바카라 power-packed batting lineup in the powerplay, leaving the middle order in tatters.
A lone fightback from the uncapped Aniket Verma, who counterattacked with an aggressive 74, was SRH라이브 바카라 only bright spot. However, Kuldeep Yadav cleaned up the lower middle order, and Starc returned to complete a five-wicket haul. Faf du Plessis’ quick-fire 50 ensured DC라이브 바카라 comfortable chase, handing SRH their second loss of the season.
Check out the KKR vs SRH match prediction, key stats, and probable XIs HERE.
Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Three Key Battles To Watch Out For
1. Heinrich Klaasen vs Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has been one of KKR라이브 바카라 trump cards in recent seasons, but Heinrich Klaasen, one of the most dangerous spin-hitters in world cricket, has largely had the upper hand in their previous battles.
In 20 deliveries, Klaasen has taken on Chakravarthy for 35 runs at a strike rate of 175, losing his wicket just once. This contest could decide whether KKR라이브 바카라 mystery spinner can break through or if Klaasen continues his dominance over spin.
2. Quinton de Kock vs Mohammed Shami
Both de Kock and Shami are searching for form, making this battle a fascinating one. While de Kock has managed a healthy strike rate of 150 against Shami in the IPL, the Indian pacer has dismissed him three times, restricting his average to just 18. If Shami can rattle de Kock early, it could set the tone for SRH라이브 바카라 bowling attack.
3. Sunil Narine vs Ishan Kishan
A powerplay battle between KKR라이브 바카라 mystery spinner Sunil Narine and SRH라이브 바카라 aggressive wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan could shape the match. Kishan thrives on taking spinners head-on, but Narine라이브 바카라 variations and control could force him into an early mistake. If Narine wins this duel, SRH라이브 바카라 momentum could be significantly slowed.
Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya.
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Atharva Taide, Abhinav Manohar, Aniket Verma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Zeeshan Ansari, Jaydev Unadkat and Eshan Malinga.
