The finalists of IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are coming back to Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 2nd April 2025. In a low-scoring match, KKR conquered the IPL title, winning the match by 8 wickets to script history after claiming the title for the third time. Sunrisers Hyderabad claimed the title only once in 2016, after which there has been a drought of an IPL trophy, which they are looking to end in the IPL 2025 season.
Both KKR and SRH have built strong squads for IPL 2025 and initially appeared as one of the strong contenders to qualify for the playoffs, looking at their players. However, in a matter of a few days, KKR have slid to the bottom after playing three matches, winning one, and losing two, getting 2 points so far. Similarly, SRH could win only one match out of three games, yielding in 2 points to be seen among last four-teams in the points table.
Now both KKR and SRH will be looking to move on from their unforgettable matches in IPL 2025. Let’s have a look at KKR vs SRH Head to Head Records in Eden Gardens, Kolkata Ahead of IPL 2025 Match 15th
KKR vs SRH Head to Head in IPL
Talking about their head-to-head records, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have faced each other 28 times in the IPL, with KKR taking a lead with 19 wins, while SRH come out victorious on 9 occasions. In terms of KKR vs SRH rivalry, defending champions have a stupendous winning percentage of 67.85.
| 🏟️ Match Detail | 📈 Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 28 |
| 🟡 KKR Wins | 19 |
| 🟠 SRH Wins | 9 |
| 🤝 Tied Matches | 0 |
| 🌧️ No Result (NR) | 0 |
Also see: KKR vs SRH Player Battle and Matchup
KKR vs SRH Head to Head at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders also have a lead against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their own den Eden Gardens. Out of the 10 matches between both teams on this ground, KKR won seven, while SRH come out victorious on three occasions. In their last outing at Eden Gardens on 23rd March, 2024, KKR defeated SRH by 4 runs in a high-scoring encounter with Phil Salt shining with his half-century.
| 🏟️ Match Detail | 📈 Stats |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 10 |
| 🟡 KKR Wins | 7 |
| 🟠 SRH Wins | 3 |
| 🤝 Tied Matches | 0 |
| 🌧️ No Result (NR) | 0 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens is one of the iconic cricket stadiums in India with a capacity of 68,000 spectators. The surface of the Eden Gardens is favorable for both batters and bowlers. The pitch has been prepared using black cotton soil helps in maintaining good bounce which becomes paradise for the batters.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata IPL Records & Stats
The Eden Gardens in Kolkata has hosted a total of 86 matches in IPL, out of which 35 matches have been won by the team batting first won 35 matches, while 51 times, a team has won batting second. The last IPL match on this ground was played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Supergiants (LSG) where LSG defeated KKR by just 1 run.
| City | Kolkata | ||
| Country | India | ||
| First Match | 20/04/2008 | ||
| Last T20 Match | 22/03/2025 | ||
| Matches Played | 94 | ||
| Matches Won Batting First | 38 (40.43%) | ||
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (59.57%) | ||
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (53.19%) | ||
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 44 (46.81%) | ||
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) | ||
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 (Punjab Kings) | 26/04/2024 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders | |
Key Players from both Teams
KKR- X Factors
As KKR will take on SRH on 3rd April, all eyes will be on Quinton de Kock and skipper Ajinkya Rahane, playing with a strike rate of nearly 150 this season. Apst from them, fans will also look up to Manish Pandey who has highest runs against SRH, having scored 351 runs in 14 innings. Angkrish Raghuvanshi will be a key player to anchor the inning, while Ahdre Russell and Rinku Singh will be the finishers. Apart from that, players like Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer and Varun Chakravarthy could play an important role for KKR in a match against SRH.
SRH- X Factors
Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, who have had launched run-fest will be carrying high expectations from SRH fans. Along with these three, key players are Aniket Verma, Heinrich Klassen and Nitish Reddy, who can launch massive hits against KKR. Zeeshan Ansari and Harshal Patel are the leading wicket-takers for SRH this season.
