Sunrisers Hyderabad Clinches Victory Over Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 Runs in IPL 2025 Finale

In a thrilling conclusion to IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs. With standout performances from Henrik Klaasen and Travis Head, SRH set a daunting target of 278 runs. Despite a valiant effort from Sunil Narine, KKR's batting lineup crumbled under pressure from SRH's bowlers. This victory secured SRH a 6th place finish in the league, while KKR ended the season in 8th place. Discover the highlights of this exciting match and the season's overall performance.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 26, 2025, 00:12 IST

Outstanding Performances from Klaasen and Head

The Sunrisers Hyderabad showcased an impressive performance, defeating the Kolkata Knight Riders by a significant margin of 110 runs, concluding IPL 2025 on a high note after last year's disappointing final.

Setting a formidable target of 278 runs for KKR, Henrik Klaasen stood out with a spectacular century. Travis Head provided a rapid start at the top of the batting order, while Win Zidane and Nicholas Pooran's aggressive hitting left KKR's bowlers struggling. The SRH batters maintained relentless pressure, ensuring the scoreboard kept ticking.

Bowling Excellence Secures the Win

In response to what seemed like a manageable target, KKR's batting lineup faltered. Only Sunil Narine (37) managed to score above 40, while the rest of the team struggled against SRH's exceptional bowling attack.

Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, and Harshal Patel employed a variety of slower deliveries, resulting in tight runs and frequent wickets. Harsh Dubey, who was introduced to make an impact, took three wickets in just three overs, emerging as one of SRH's standout bowlers.

Season Overview

With this convincing victory, SRH finished the season in 6th place with a total of 13 points, ending on a high note with three consecutive wins. In contrast, KKR struggled throughout the season, securing only 12 points and finishing in 8th place. Both teams had rocky starts, with Kolkata experiencing heavy losses in both their opening and closing matches, while Sunrisers displayed strong performances towards the end.