Sunrisers Hyderabad Triumph Over Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 Runs in IPL 2025
In a thrilling encounter, Sunrisers Hyderabad triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs in IPL 2025. Batting first, Hyderabad set a formidable target of 278 runs, with Heinrich Klaasen scoring a remarkable century. Kolkata struggled in their chase, losing wickets at regular intervals. This match not only highlighted the strengths of Sunrisers but also marked the end of the season for both teams. Read on for a detailed breakdown of the match's key moments and performances.
May 25, 2025, 23:50 IST
Match Summary
In a commanding performance, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs in the 68th match of IPL 2025. Batting first, Sunrisers amassed a total of 278 runs, losing just three wickets in their 20 overs. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders struggled, managing only 168 runs before being bowled out in 18.4 overs. This victory marks the sixth win for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season, allowing them to finish sixth in the points table with 13 points. Meanwhile, Kolkata ended the season in eighth place with 12 points.
Kolkata's Chase
Chasing a daunting target of 279 runs, Kolkata Knight Riders faced an early setback, losing their first wicket in the fourth over. Sunil Narine scored 31 runs off 16 balls before getting out. Captain Ajinkya Rahane managed only 15 runs from 8 balls, while Quinton de Kock contributed 9 runs from 13 balls. Harsh Dubey dismissed both Rinku Singh and Andre Russell, further crippling Kolkata's innings. Raghuwanshi scored 14 runs off 18 balls, and Ramandeep Singh added 13 runs from 5 balls. Manish Pandey was the top scorer for Kolkata with 37 runs off 23 balls. Vaibhav was run out, and Malinda wrapped up Kolkata's innings by taking out Harshit. For Hyderabad, Jaydev, Eeshan, and Harsh each took three wickets.
Sunrisers' Batting Highlights
Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a strong start thanks to Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, who formed a solid opening partnership of 92 runs. Abhishek scored 32 runs off 16 balls before being dismissed, while Travis Head made a significant contribution of 76 runs off 40 balls. Ishan Kishan added 29 runs from 20 balls, but it was Heinrich Klaasen who stole the show with an explosive century, scoring an unbeaten 105 runs off just 29 balls, including 7 fours and 9 sixes. Aniket chipped in with 12 runs off 6 balls. For Kolkata, Sunil Narine took two wickets, and Vaibhav claimed one.