IPL 2025 – KKR vs SRH 15th Match Preview & Prediction

The 15th match of IPL 2025 pits the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 3. With both teams tied at 2 points in the lower half of the table, this clash promises high stakes as they aim to climb the rankings.

Match Details

• Date & Time: Thursday, April 03, 2025 | 11:00 PM IST
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Match: 15th Match of IPL 2025
• Win Probability: KKR – 45% | SRH – 55%

Form Guide & Context

KKR (W-W-L-W-L) comes off a heavy defeat against Mumbai Indians, where their bowling unit collapsed spectacularly. However, their earlier 8-wicket thrashing of Rajasthan Royals showcased their batting firepower. Historically, KKR dominates SRH in recent encounters, winning 4 of the last 5 matches, including the IPL 2024 Final and Qualifier 1.

SRH (W-L-W-L-L) has struggled for consistency, with their lone 2025 victory coming against Rajasthan Royals. Their batting lineup has misfired in crunch moments, while the bowling attack—led by Pat Cummins and Mohammed Shami—has shown flashes of brilliance.

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad Playing:

Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh , Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Umran Malik, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson

Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad Playing:

Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami, Harshal Patel, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Chahar, Adam Zampa, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Jaydev Unadkat, Brydon Carse, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Aniket Verma

IPL 2025 Points Table (Latest Standings)

🔹 RCB and Delhi Capitals lead the table with unbeaten runs!
🔹 Close competition in the mid-table with multiple teams at 2 points.
🔹 NRR (Net Run Rate) could play a crucial role in ranking as the tournament progresses.

Prediction

SRH starts as slight favorites (55%) due to their balanced bowling attack and KKR’s recent inconsistency. However, KKR’s explosive batting lineup and home advantage could flip the script.

Winning Scenario:

If SRH restricts KKR below 180, their deep batting lineup should chase comfortably.

If KKR’s top order (Rahane, Gurbaz) fires, they’ll bank on Narine and Russell to defend a par total.

Final Verdict: Sunrisers Hyderabad to win by 15-20 runs or 3 wickets.

Final Thoughts:

This encounter promises to be an exciting clash with strategic battles unfolding on both sides. While KKR’s home advantage at Eden Gardens and their historical edge in head-to-head clashes make them a formidable opponent, SRH’s balanced lineup and recent improvements could prove too strong. Cricket fans should brace themselves for a high-octane contest that could hinge on a single moment of brilliance.