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Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad
The 68th match of the IPL 2025 league between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi promises a clash purely for pride, as both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention.
Kolkata Knight Riders, currently placed 7th on the points table, have had an inconsistent season marked by flashes of brilliance but not enough to secure a playoff spot. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad, sitting just below them at 8th, have struggled to find their rhythm and have failed to capitalise on crucial moments throughout the tournament. Both teams will be eager to display their fighting spirit in what will be their final league match.
Despite the absence of playoff pressure, fans can still expect a competitive and entertaining game as players aim to impress their fans and selectors alike. This match offers an opportunity for emerging talents to stake their claim and for senior players to finish the season strongly.
Flat Delhi track, small boundaries, and nothing to lose β expect a run-fest between two fearless lineups.
The betting tip is...
Total Runs in Match β Over 339.5 Runs
63 %
37 %
Kolkata Knight RidersSunrisers HyderabadKey players Andre Russell and Sunil Narine have rejoined the squad, bolstering both the batting and bowling departments ahead of this last outing. However, Moeen Ali has opted out for personal reasons, leaving a gap in the middle order.
Additionally, KKR has brought in young mystery spinner Shivam Shukla as a replacement for Rovman Powell, who is sidelined due to a tonsil operation. This move highlights KKRβs intent to give emerging players a chance to shine in the closing stages of the tournament.
The squad features a balanced mix of experienced campaigners like captain Ajinkya Rahane, Quinton de Kock, and Manish Pandey, alongside promising talents such as Rinku Singh and Anukul Roy.
With no playoff hopes left, KKR will focus on finishing their season on a positive note, aiming to build momentum and confidence for the next campaign. The final match will be an opportunity for players to impress the management and fans alike, as the team looks to close out their IPL journey with pride.
Andre Russell will surely be in the starting XI.
Predicted Lineup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, and Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora
Sunrisers Hyderabad will head into their final league match without Travis Head, who remains unavailable after missing the previous game due to COVID-19. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are set to open the innings once again. Abhishek, fresh off a blistering 18-ball fifty, will be high on confidence.
Heinrich Klaasen, who struck a rapid 47 in the last outing, will continue to anchor the middle order. Both Klaasen and Abhishek remain SRH's leading run-scorers this season, while Aniket Verma has impressed with a strike rate of 155.90.
On the bowling front, Harsh Dubey debuted in the previous match, stepping in for Mohammed Shami. Harshal Patel continues to lead the wicket charts for SRH with 15 scalps, followed by Pat Cummins with 13. Eshan Malinga has made a strong impression with 8 wickets in just 5 games, and Jaydev Unadkat has chipped in with 7 from his 5 appearances. However, Ansari has struggled to make an impact, managing only 6 wickets across 10 matches.
Abhishek, Klaasen & Cummins are the key players in the team.
Predicted Lineup: Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Zeeshan Ansari, Eshan Malinga.
With Travis Head ruled out, SRHβs top order leans heavily on the in-form duo of Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klaasen, while KKR welcomes back big guns Russell and Narine for a late flourish.
Expect KKRβs experience to edge out SRHβs young firepower in a close contest, especially if Russell gets going on a Delhi pitch that suits power-hitters. Back KKR to finish on a high.
