The IPL 2025 match on April 3 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) was a thriller. KKR smashed their way to a big win at Eden Gardens. Their batters, led by Venkatesh Iyer, posted 200 for 6. SRH crumbled under pressure, scoring just 120 in reply. It was SRH’s biggest defeat ever in IPL history by runs. As per ESPN Cricinfo, KKR’s strong batting and bowling stunned the crowd.
Venkatesh scored 60 off 29 balls, while Vaibhav Arora took 3 wickets. SRH’s top order failed badly, losing 3 wickets in 13 balls. According to Cricbuzz, KKR jumped to fifth in the points table. This match showed KKR’s power and SRH’s struggles. Kids, imagine a superhero team crushing their rivals—that’s what KKR did! Let’s break it down into seven easy-match points. You’ll see how KKR won, and SRH lost big time.
KKR’s innings began with trouble at Eden Gardens. Sunil Narine edged a yorker to the keeper for 7. Quinton de Kock pulled a short ball to deep square leg. He scored only 1 off 6 balls. KKR crawled to 17 for 2 after three overs. As per BBC Sports, SRH’s bowlers struck early. Pat Cummins and his team looked sharp in the powerplay. The pitch had no big bounce or swing. Still, SRH made KKR’s openers struggle. Narine and de Kock couldn’t find their rhythm. This shaky start worried KKR fans. But the middle order had other plans. According to Wikipedia, KKR has a deep batting lineup. The early wickets didn’t stop their fightback. SRH thought they had the upper hand. They were wrong—KKR was just getting started.
Rahane and Raghuvanshi Steady KKR
Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi rescued KKR from a bad start. They built a solid 81-run partnership. Rahane smashed three sixes in his 38 off 27 balls. Raghuvanshi hit a calm 50 off 32 balls. As per ESPN Cricinfo, their stand came at the right time. KKR reached 53 for 2 by the powerplay end. Rahane’s leg-side sixes thrilled the home crowd. Raghuvanshi played smart shots to keep the score moving. SRH’s fielding was sloppy, and chances were dropping. According to Cricbuzz, this duo turned the game around. They attacked the bowlers with confidence. The pitch stayed flat, helping them settle in. KKR’s run rate climbed steadily. This partnership set the stage for a big total. SRH’s bowlers looked helpless against them.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Match Scorecard, 15th Match at Kolkata, IPL, Apr 03 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders   –   200/6       |      Sunrisers Hyderabad     (16.4/20 ov, T:201) 120
KKR won by 80 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders  (20 ovs maximum)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Quinton de Kock â€
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c Zeeshan Ansari b Cummins | 1 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16.66 | ||
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Sunil NarineÂ
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c †Klaasen b Mohammed Shami | 7 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 100.00 | ||
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Ajinkya Rahane (c)
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c †Klaasen b Zeeshan Ansari | 38 | 27 | 40 | 1 | 4 | 140.74 | ||
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Angkrish RaghuvanshiÂ
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c Patel b Mendis | 50 | 32 | 44 | 5 | 2 | 156.25 | ||
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Venkatesh IyerÂ
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c Verma b Patel | 60 | 29 | 41 | 7 | 3 | 206.89 | ||
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Rinku SinghÂ
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not out | 32 | 17 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 188.23 | ||
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Andre RussellÂ
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run out (†Klaasen) | 1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 8, w 3) | 11 | |||||||
| Total |
20 Ov (RR: 10.00)
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200/6 | |||||||
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Did not bat:Â Moeen Ali,Â
Ramandeep Singh,Â
Harshit Rana,Â
Varun ChakravarthyÂ
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Fall of wickets: 1-14 (Quinton de Kock, 1.5 ov), 2-16 (Sunil Narine, 2.3 ov), 3-97 (Ajinkya Rahane, 10.6 ov), 4-106 (Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 12.4 ov), 5-197 (Venkatesh Iyer, 19.3 ov), 6-200 (Andre Russell, 19.6 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
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Mohammed Shami
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4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
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Pat Cummins
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4 | 0 | 44 | 1 | 11.00 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
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Simarjeet Singh
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4 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 11.75 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
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Zeeshan Ansari
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3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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Harshal Patel
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4 | 0 | 43 | 1 | 10.75 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
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Kamindu Mendis
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1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sunrisers Hyderabad  (T: 201 runs from 20 ovs)
| Batting | R | B | M | 4s | 6s | SR | |||
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Travis HeadÂ
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c Harshit Rana b Arora | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 200.00 | ||
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Abhishek SharmaÂ
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c Iyer b Harshit Rana | 2 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 | ||
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Ishan KishanÂ
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c Rahane b Arora | 2 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 40.00 | ||
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Nitish Kumar ReddyÂ
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c Narine b Russell | 19 | 15 | 23 | 2 | 1 | 126.66 | ||
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Kamindu MendisÂ
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c sub (AS Roy) b Narine | 27 | 20 | 33 | 1 | 2 | 135.00 | ||
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Heinrich Klaasen â€
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c Ali b Arora | 33 | 21 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 157.14 | ||
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Aniket VermaÂ
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c Iyer b Varun | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 | ||
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Pat Cummins (c)
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c Harshit Rana b Varun | 14 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 93.33 | ||
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Harshal PatelÂ
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c & b Russell | 3 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 60.00 | ||
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Simarjeet SinghÂ
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b Varun | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | ||
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Mohammed ShamiÂ
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not out | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 | ||
| Extras | (lb 3, w 5) | 8 | |||||||
| Total |
16.4 Ov (RR: 7.20)
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120 | |||||||
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Fall of wickets: 1-4 (Travis Head, 0.2 ov), 2-9 (Abhishek Sharma, 1.6 ov), 3-9 (Ishan Kishan, 2.1 ov), 4-44 (Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6.4 ov), 5-66 (Kamindu Mendis, 9.3 ov), 6-75 (Aniket Verma, 10.4 ov), 7-112 (Heinrich Klaasen, 14.4 ov), 8-114 (Pat Cummins, 15.1 ov), 9-114 (Simarjeet Singh, 15.2 ov), 10-120 (Harshal Patel, 16.4 ov) • DRS
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| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECON | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB | |
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Vaibhav Arora
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4 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
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Harshit Rana
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3 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 5.00 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
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Varun Chakravarthy
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4 | 0 | 22 | 3 | 5.50 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
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Andre Russell
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1.4 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 12.60 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
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Sunil Narine
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4 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 7.50 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Venkatesh and Rinku Blast Off
Rinku Singh and Iyer took KKR to 200 for 6. Venkatesh smashed 60 off just 29 balls. Rinku stayed not out with 32 off 17 balls. They scored 78 runs in the last five overs. As per Aajtak Sports, their hitting was unstoppable. Venkatesh blasted fours and sixes in the 19th over. Rinku started with three fours off Harshal Patel. Cummins tried slower balls, but it didn’t work.
According to ESPN Cricinfo, KKR’s total was their first 200 this season. SRH’s bowlers lost control at the end. Venkatesh reached his fifty in 25 balls. Rinku’s huge six-over long-on amazed fans. This late attack crushed SRH’s hopes. KKR finished strong, setting a tough target.
SRH’s Top Order Collapses
SRH’s chase began with a nightmare at 9 for 3. Travis Head skied the second ball to mid-off. He scored zero, falling to Vaibhav Arora again. Abhishek Sharma edged a slower ball for 2. Ishan Kishan smashed one to cover for 2. As per BBC Sports, KKR’s pacers were on fire. Arora, Harshit Rana, and others bowled tight lines. The pitch had no big help, yet SRH crumbled.
According to Cricbuzz, this was their second-worst start ever. Only 8 runs came from the top three. Rahane took a sharp catch to dismiss Kishan. SRH’s big hitters failed in just 13 balls. Fans couldn’t believe the collapse. KKR’s bowlers smelled victory early. SRH had no way back from this mess.
Arora Shines with Three Wickets
Vaibhav Arora led the Kolkata attack with 3 wickets for 29 runs. He got Travis Head out for a duck. Later, he dismissed Heinrich Klaasen for 33. His new-ball spell broke SRH’s top order. As per ESPN Cricinfo, Arora’s pace troubled the batters. He almost had a fourth, but a catch was dropped.
According to Aajtak Sports, Klaasen’s wicket sealed SRH’s fate. Arora returned in his second spell with confidence. He bowled smartly on a flat pitch. SRH slipped to 66 for 5 after his strikes. KKR fans cheered his every move. His figures of 3 for 29 were match-winning. Arora proved too good for SRH. This spell showed his skill and pressure handling.
SRH’s Middle Order Fails Too
SRH’s middle order couldn’t save the day after the top collapsed. Nitish Reddy showed some spark with clean hits. Kamindu Mendis smashed two sixes off Andre Russell. Heinrich Klaasen fought with 33 before falling. But it wasn’t enough—SRH reached only 120. As per Cricbuzz, Varun Chakarvarthy took 3 for 22. Sunil Narine bowled tight, giving away little. According to Wikipedia, SRH lost by 80 runs.
Their batting approach raised big questions. The asking rate soared past 15 and over. Rahane’s fielding choked them further. Varun nearly got a hat-trick in the 16th. SRH were bowled out with balls to spare. KKR’s bowlers dominated completely. SRH’s biggest IPL loss stung hard.
KKR Climb, SRH Sink
Kolkata’s big win changed the IPL 2025 points table. They jumped from last to fifth place. SRH slumped to the bottom after three straight losses. As per BBC Sports, KKR found their batting form again. Their 80-run victory was SRH’s worst by runs. According to ESPN Cricinfo, SRH started IPL with 286 but faded. KKR’s 200 for 6 was too much for them. Venkatesh Iyer’s 60 earned him praise.
Arora’s 3 wickets crushed SRH early. SRH’s sloppy fielding didn’t help their cause. KKR fans celebrated a strong comeback. SRH’s title hopes took a big hit. This match showed KKR’s all-round strength. SRH needs to rethink its game plan.
SRH’s Fielding Cost Them Dearly
SRH’s poor fielding let KKR score big on April 3. They dropped Raghuvanshi on 43 at the boundary. He went on to make 50, punishing them. As per Aajtak Sports, sloppy work gave KKR extra runs. Venkatesh and Rinku cashed in on mistakes.
According to Cricbuzz, SRH missed key chances in the middle. Fielding errors boosted KKR to 200 for 6. SRH’s bowlers suffered from the pressure. A tight field could’ve kept KKR under 180. ESPN Cricinfo noted their lack of sharpness. Dropped catches turned the game in KKR’s favor. SRH paid a heavy price for this. Their biggest loss came from small errors. Better fielding might’ve changed the story.
KKR’s Bench Strength Shined
Kolkata’s deep batting lineup proved too strong for SRH. Even after losing openers, they scored 200. Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh, and Rinku all fired like Kohli in the opening match. As per BBC Sports, Moeen Ali at No. 9 added depth. According to Wikipedia, this flexibility rattled SRH. Early wickets didn’t stop KKR’s momentum.
Venkatesh’s 60 off 29 showed their firepower. Rinku’s unbeaten 32 finished it off. ESPN Cricinfo praised their middle-order power. SRH couldn’t handle the constant attack. KKR’s bench strength turned the game. They batted deep and won big. This depth could carry them far. SRH had no answer to it.
SRH’s Batting Needs a Fix
SRH’s batting collapse showed a big problem in their lineup. Head, Sharma, and Kishan scored just 8 runs. They fell in 13 balls to Kolkata pacers. As per Cricbuzz, their approach looked shaky. According to Aajtak Sports, this was their second-worst start. Even Klaasen’s 33 couldn’t save them.
The middle order also failed under pressure, and ESPN Cricinfo questioned their planning. SRH scored only 120, losing by 80 runs. Their third loss in a row hurt badly. KKR exposed their weak top order. SRH needs to fix this fast. A stronger start could’ve kept them alive, and their batting must improve to win.
Conclusion
Kolkata crushed SRH by 80 runs on April 3, 2025, at Eden Gardens. Venkatesh Iyer’s 60 and Rinku Singh’s 32 powered KKR to 200 for 6. SRH’s batting flopped, scoring just 120. Vaibhav Arora’s 3 wickets broke their top order early. As per ESPN Cricinfo, it was SRH’s biggest IPL loss by runs. KKR climbed to fifth, while SRH hit rock bottom. Kids, think of KKR as a train that wouldn’t stop.
SRH’s fielding mistakes and weak batting let them down. According to Cricbuzz, KKR’s deep lineup made the difference. SRH’s top three—Head, Sharma, and Kishan—failed badly. This match showed KKR’s strength and SRH’s struggles. Fans loved KKR’s big hits and tight bowling. SRH needs to bounce back quickly, or they’re in trouble. KKR proved they’re champs for a reason. What a game—it was easy to see who ruled!
