Published on: May 24, 2025 11:50 pm IST|Updated on: May 25, 2025 3:34 pm IST
The Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to play their final game of the season. The finalists of the last season failed to make the most of this season and were eliminated before the playoffs. Now the two teams will be gearing up for one final dance this season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in match 68.
Sunrisers became the third team to get eliminated from the tournament after CSK and RR. Despite a brilliant show in the last season, SRH failed to reciprocate their performance from the last year and had to fall apart this time around.
Meanwhile, the Knight Riders had a painful exit from the tournament as their previous league game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru was washed out. A no result meant that KKR got eliminated from the playoff race and now they play their last league game for pride. How are the two teams going to fare in this contest? Read on to know.
Let’s delve deeper into this post for the SRH vs KKR Dream11 prediction.
Date: 24th May 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Matches Played: 29 SRH won: 9 KKR won: 20 No Result: 0 Tied: 0
Sunrisers Hyderabad have struggled against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history, with KKR clearly dominating their matchups. Out of 29 meetings, KKR has claimed 20 victories, while SRH has managed just 9 wins. The recent record is even more one-sided, as KKR has won all of their last four encounters.
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is expected to favor batters early on, offering consistent bounce and good stroke play. However, as the match progresses, spinners could come into play, with the surface slowing down and assisting turn. A par score is likely to be around 170-180, making it crucial for teams to assess conditions before deciding whether to bat or bowl first.
With pleasant evening weather and minimal chances of rain, the match should see a full 40-over contest. Dew could play a crucial role in the second innings, influencing bowling strategies and making chasing a preferred option.
Here are the IPL stats for Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi:
SRH vs KKR Team News and Expected Playing XI
SRH Expected Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Harsh Dubey, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga IMPACT PLAYERS: Travis Head
KKR Expected 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 IMPACT PLAYERS: Harshit Rana
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the 3-time IPL champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans will take place on Sunday, May 25, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Ishan Kishan Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Abhishek Sharma, Sunil Narine Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy, Eshan Malinga
C/VC Options- Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klassen, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy
Tags: IPL 2025