- Date: May 25, 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 15:00 PM BST
Match Details:
Match 68 of the 2025 IPL sees Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in what promises to be a high-octane encounter. Both teams are already out of the playoffs, but with explosive batting and disciplined bowling from both teams, this a tough match to call.
SRH Form & Key Players
SRH have leaned on their top order, with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma providing lightning-quick starts. Heinrich Klaasen has been a finisher supreme in the middle order, while Pat Cummins and Eshan Malinga have consistently struck with the ball.
Key Player to Watch: Travis Head – his ability to dominate the powerplay can shape the match.
KKR Form & Key Players
KKR have combined aggressive batting with intelligent match-ups. Sunil Narine’s all-round form has been a revelation, with the pace of Mitchell Starc and the spin of Varun Chakravarthy provide balance in the bowling unit.
Unfortunately for KKR, Starc is no longer available.
Key Player to Watch: Sunil Narine – with both bat and ball, he can flip the game in KKR’s favour.
Odds Comparison
| Market | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|---|
| Match Winner | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Match Double (Winner & Most 6s) | 2.75 | 3.10 |
| Top Team Run Scorer | Travis Head – 3/1 | Ajinkya Rahane – 7/2 |
| Top Team Wicket Taker | Pat Cummins – 13/5 | Varun Chakravarthy – 13/5 |
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please check with your bookmaker for the latest prices.
Betting Tips
- Top SRH Batter: Travis Head is in explosive form and thrives at home.
- Top KKR Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy could exploit SRH’s middle-order against spin.
- Most Sixes: Bet on KKR – they’ve cleared the ropes more regularly this season.
- Match Winner: Kolkata Knight Riders – better bowling depth and form under pressure gives them the edge.
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Match Prediction:
Kolkata Knight Riders to win. Their all-round firepower and game awareness make them slight favourites despite playing away.
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