SRH vs KKR: The 68th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on 25 May.
The final league game of the IPL 2025 will see Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Kolkata Knight Riders this Sunday in Delhi. With both teams already out of the playoff race, this clash will be more about pride and finishing the season on a positive note. SRH, last year’s runner-up, had a poor start to the season, losing momentum early on. They couldn’t recover in time to keep their playoff hopes alive. But with the pressure off, SRH have looked more relaxed and have shown better form recently and have won three of their last four games. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders haven’t been able to replicate last year’s championship run. Their campaign was filled with inconsistency, struggles, and rain-filled washout matches. With five wins from 13 games, KKR are playing for pride and will want to end the season with a win for their fans. With no pressure of qualification, they might play with more freedom, making it a high-stakes, thrilling encounter.
Let’s take a look at today’s cricket SRH vs KKR match details, Match 67 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Hyderabad and Kolkata.
SRH vs KKR: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 68th match |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Sunday 25 May, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders- The 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The pitch at this stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly surface with assistance to the batters. Means a high-scoring match can be expected on the ground. The boundaries are shorter and will allow batters to target them for easy runs, taking the score above 180. The data suggests that the pitch often becomes more favourable for batting under lights, making run-chases more manageable. The venue has historically favoured chasing teams, with sides batting second winning 49 of the 95 IPL matches played here, which translates to a 51.58 per cent success rate. Overall, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi pitch has been known to be a batting-friendly surface and has been kinder to the batters as the game progresses.
SRH vs KKR Weather Report:
The weather at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is expected to be a good wicket for the upcoming match. Sunny weather conditions are expected during the start of the match, and as the match progresses further, the weather will become more pleasant, ensuring an uninterrupted game. Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 15% along with it there are 65% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 33°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect an uninterrupted match hours and full 40-over contest.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Sunny with NO chances of rain |
| Rain Probability | 15% |
| Humidity | 65% |
| Temperature | 33°C |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi stats: SRH vs KKR
| Total Matches Played | 95 |
| Batting First Won | 45 |
| Batting Second Won | 49 |
| Tied Matches | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 168 |
| Highest Score | 266/7 SRH vs DC |
| Lowest Score | 83/10 DC vs CSK |
SRH vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
SRH Probable Playing XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
KKR Probable Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh , Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
