Now that the playoffs have come and gone, KKR and SRH will hope to end on a positive note at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla stadium. Both teams have shown glimpses of brilliance this season despite their turbulent title defence efforts.
Rahane leads all six-hitters with 20 maximum sixes while Sunil Narine follows closely behind with 14. KKR’s middle order has seen limited success this season.
| Date | Venue | Batting 1st (Team & Score) | Batting 2nd (Team & Score) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | SRH 278/3 (20.0) | KKR 168 all out (18.4) | SRH won by 110 runs (The Times of India) |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR 200/6 (20.0) | SRH 120 all out (16.4) | KKR won by 80 runs (ESPN) |
| 26 May 2024 | Ahmedabad | KKR 114/2 (10.3) | SRH 113 all out (18.3) | KKR won by 8 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
| 21 May 2024 | Ahmedabad | KKR 164/2 | SRH 159 all out | KKR won by 8 wickets (Sportskeeda) |
| 4 May 2023 | Hyderabad | KKR 171/9 | SRH 166/8 | KKR won by 5 runs (SportsF1) |
SRH vs KKR History
The rivalry between SRH and KKR has been one of the most captivating in IPL history. These former champions have engaged in some thrilling showdowns and high-stakes games from league stage to Playoffs; each match offering star players, passionate fan bases, and captivating cricket action – resulting in some truly memorable moments in this remarkable rivalry! Here is a glimpse at some memorable moments between these teams!
On April 14th 2013 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, these two teams first faced each other for the first time. South India openers Gautam Gambhir and David Warner made an excellent start, but KKR’s bowlers managed to limit SRH scoring; thus leading to a comfortable win for hosts KKR by 48 runs.
SRH again had trouble finding consistency with their batting in their second match against Rajasthan Royals but were helped back on track thanks to Heinrich Klaasen’s incredible 105-ball unbeaten innings which included nine sixes – making it IPL history’s third fastest century! Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head also contributed significantly towards their score totals.
Even after struggling in the opening stages, Sunrisers Hyderabad finished the regular season on an impressive note and qualified for playoffs. Although they lost to Mumbai in their initial Qualifier 2 clash, they rallied strongly to defeat them with ease in Eliminator.
SRH will look to continue their impressive form when they take on KKR at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. Captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first as he expected that conditions would be ideal for their style of batting – it certainly paid off, with their visitors easily disposing of Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants with ease. Meanwhile, KKR are looking for redemption after suffering an overwhelming defeat against RCB last time out.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
As the top two teams clash for playoff positioning, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Match 60 brings together last season’s finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders; an encounter sure to provide both pride and redemption on either side while providing high-quality cricket.
Defending champions Mumbai Indians are in danger of falling short of making the playoffs this year and face immense pressure to secure one. Their inconsistent batting has let them down at some key moments during this season; to maintain playoff hopes they must win against KKR while hoping other results go their way and secure playoff positions.
However, they have managed to put their struggles behind them in recent matches and now appear rejuvenated. Key players like Moeen Ali, Rashid Khan and Vijay Shankar have come through for them lately and SRH appears set for an impressive comeback.
On the other side, KKR are struggling for form. After losing their inaugural match of the season against Delhi Capitals, they have not won since. Due to injuries, some key players may return in time for this match-up.
Head-to-head record between these teams is tight, with both sides winning nine each. Their last meeting was a thrilling encounter that featured Heinrich Klaasen scoring an unbeaten century off just 37 balls – making him the third fastest to do so ever in IPL history! His batting power overpowered bowlers like Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine who both conceded 42 runs each. Overall it was an outstanding team effort from both sides. On Thursday they will meet once more at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad where Star Sports Network broadcast will televise live coverage while Hotstar will offer online streaming of both matches.
SRH vs KKR Results
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have produced some memorable rivalries over time, often ending in nailbiting contests like this match between them – the final game of the season when both needed a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bat first on what appeared like an ideal pitch for batsmen, setting South Australia Redbacks off on an impressive path toward success with an outstanding start from their top order. SRH quickly established their dominance thanks to Cummins’ decision.
Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma combined for an opening powerplay partnership of 92 runs. Both players displayed impressive form; Head in particular showed great aggression by hitting sixes off spinners for his quickfire 76 off 40 balls.
Heinrich Klaasen took control at number three, stunning everyone with an unbeaten 105 off only 39 balls – hitting several fours and two sixes during an excellent innings that featured powerful strokeplay against spinners as well as fast bowlers alike. His innings was truly extraordinary!
However, the KKR batsmen failed to capitalise on this promising start. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was run out while trotting back towards deep midwicket off a slower ball from Malinga; later Ramandeep Singh followed suit by being bowled by Dubey for just two runs off three deliveries.
KKR managed to stage an impressive comeback despite their collapse with contributions from Andre Russell, Manish Pandey and Harshit Rana; but even this wasn’t enough to secure play-off spots.
Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah secured victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad by taking two wickets each in just 18 overs, securing Vaibhav Arora’s run out after misjudging a short delivery from Bumrah that ran out near non-striker’s end due to bad line and length from him – leading them to victory by 110 runs to end their season on an impressive note – they now sit sixth on the points table with top two still within their grasp.
SRH vs KKR Live Streaming
Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will play an exciting match, which will begin at 07:30 PM IST, live on JioHotstar. You can also stream it onto your PC using JioTV – expect a high-scoring encounter as both teams possess powerful batting units.
SRH’s success depends on their explosive top order, and this season has been no different. Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have both been in excellent form; with Sharma scoring an astonishing 76 off 40 balls to take them to 79 without loss in their powerplay innings; Travis Head’s measured aggression was then joined by Heinrich Klaasen who unleashed sixes like they weren’t there and propelling SRH past 100 runs without loss by the eighth over.
However, KKR have struggled to hit form this season and were forced to settle for a lower-than-expected finish in the table. Still, they will aim to end on a strong note and secure victory before their campaign concludes.
KKR have taken a clear advantage in their rivalry against SRH over 29 IPL matches played between them, winning 19 out of those contests and dominating their matchup. Meanwhile, their season has been marred by inconsistency for both teams.
This game marks an opportunity for a team to qualify for the top four and gain home advantage against Mumbai Indians or Chennai Super Kings in quarter-final playback, potentially taking an important step toward winning IPL glory – therefore any cricket fan cannot afford to miss it!
