Kolkata Knight Riders dominated Sunrisers Hyderabad in a resounding 80-run victory in Match 15 of the TATA IPL 2025. Read the full match report for key moments and player highlights.
KKR Thrash SRH by 80 Runs in Thrilling TATA IPL 2025 Match 15
A Dominant Display at Eden Gardens
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata witnessed a spectacular display of cricketing prowess as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) utterly dismantled the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by a massive 80 runs in Match 15 of the TATA IPL 2025.
This emphatic victory, a rematch of the thrilling 2024 IPL Final, showcased KKR’s superior all-around performance.
KKR’s Explosive Batting
While KKR’s innings started with the early dismissal of Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi steadied the ship with a crucial 81-run partnership.
Rahane’s aggressive batting and Raghuvanshi’s calculated approach laid a strong foundation. Raghuvanshi’s impressive half-century, his second in the IPL and first of this season, proved to be a pivotal moment. Even after Rahane’s dismissal by Zeeshan Ansari, the momentum remained with KKR.
The late-innings onslaught by Venkatesh Iyer (60 runs off 29 balls) and an unbeaten 32 from Rinku Singh propelled KKR to a formidable 200/6. Their explosive partnership in the final five overs added a blistering 78 runs, leaving SRH with a daunting chase.
SRH’s Faltering Chase
Chasing 201, SRH’s hopes crumbled early. Vaibhav Arora struck a significant blow, dismissing Travis Head – a repeat of his golden duck dismissal in the 2024 final. Harshit Rana further exacerbated SRH’s woes, reducing them to 9/3.
The wickets continued to fall, with Ishan Kishan joining Head in the pavilion. Despite efforts from Nitish Kumar Reddy and Kamindu Mendis, SRH’s batting order couldn’t cope with KKR’s disciplined bowling attack. Varun Chakravarthy and Arora were particularly effective, claiming crucial wickets.
A late stand from Heinrich Klassen and Pat Cummins offered only brief resistance before Arora and Chakravarthy sealed the remaining wickets, culminating in an 80-run triumph for KKR. Andre Russell claimed the final wicket, finishing off SRH’s innings.
Impact and Analysis
KKR’s comprehensive victory highlights their tactical brilliance and execution. The match underscored the importance of strong partnerships, aggressive batting, and consistent bowling. This win propels KKR to fifth place in the points table, while SRH finds itself at the bottom.
This match serves as a valuable lesson for both teams, offering insights into the strategies needed to succeed in the remaining IPL 2025 matches. KKR’s performance undoubtedly establishes them as a major contender this season.
