Published on: May 24, 2025 7:35 pm IST | Updated on: May 24, 2025 11:13 am IST
The reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and last year’s finalists, Sunrisers Hyderabad, will be playing their final game of the season against each other. The two teams will be going on a collision course in match 68 of the Tata IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are already out of playoff contention and would be playing for pride. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 68, SRH vs KKR.
Kolkata Knight Riders have had the wood over Sunrisers Hyderabad in recent times. Last season, the two teams squared off four times, including the final, and each time it was KKR who reigned supreme. This season too, the only meeting between these two sides was won by KKR convincingly by 80 runs. Therefore, the win probability will be higher for KKR, and SRH will be under the pump. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 match.
KKR: 59% win chance SRH: 41% win chance
SRH's opener has been in awful form. With only two fifties throughout the season, the southpaw hasn't been in great touch. However, we are backing him to score well in this game. He is a risky bet, but worth taking.
Sunil Narine, the KKR opener, hasn't been in great touch but against a weak bowling attack like SRH, the left-hander can score heavily in this match. Another high-risk bet who can come good in this match.
SRH's in-form batter Abhishek Sharma just completed 400 runs this season. A safe bet to score over 24. Abhishek will be a key batter in this match.
KKR's in-form batter and skipper, Ajinkya Rahane, has amassed 375 runs from 11 innings this season. He is the leading run-getter for KKR this season and will be a vital cog at no 3.
Check out the IPL prediction for the SRH vs KKR match.
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 campaign has been plagued by two major issues—an over-reliance on their openers and inconsistent bowling performances. While Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head failed to provide explosive starts regularly, SRH struggled whenever their top order failed to fire. The middle order lacked stability, with only Heinrich Klaasen showing some sort of resilience, but the rest were unable to perform consistently.
Their bowling unit also failed to deliver under pressure. Despite having experienced pacers like Pat Cummins and Mohammad Shami, SRH’s attack lacked discipline and kept fading game after game. They conceded too many runs and failed to execute their plans effectively. The absence of a reliable death bowler further hurt their chances, allowing opponents to accelerate in the final overs.
With just a handful of wins, SRH’s playoff hopes faded quickly. Moving forward, they will need to strengthen their middle order and refine their bowling strategies to avoid another disappointing season. A more balanced approach could help them reclaim their competitive edge in future editions.
Kolkata Knight Riders entered IPL 2025 as defending champions but failed to replicate their title-winning form, ultimately missing out on the playoffs. Several factors contributed to their downfall, starting with an unsettled batting order. The absence of key players like Phil Salt and title-winning skipper Shreyas Iyer disrupted their top order, forcing frequent changes that led to inconsistency.
KKR also struggled with their middle order, as Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were shuffled around, preventing them from settling into their preferred roles. Their auction strategy didn’t help either, as they failed to secure a strong leader and lacked impactful bowlers who could turn games around. Especially after spending INR 23.75 crores on a player like Venkatesh Iyer, who showed no signs of improvement inning after inning, hurt KKR’s cause badly.
Additionally, their bowling unit lacked discipline, with Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana proving expensive in crucial moments. Rain interruptions further hurt their campaign, including a washed-out match against RCB that sealed their elimination.
With inconsistent performances and tactical missteps, KKR’s title defense ended prematurely. They will need to rethink their squad composition and strategy to bounce back stronger next season.
Matches Played: 29 SRH won: 9 KKR won: 20 No Result: 0
The Sunrisers Hyderabad have been really poor against the Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL history. The two sides have locked horns 29 times, and it is KKR with 20 wins, whereas SRH has managed only 9 wins against them. Their last 4 encounters have all been won by KKR.
How will the two teams, i.e., Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders, fare in IPL 2025 Match 68? Let’s take a look.
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 IMPACT PLAYERS: Harsh Dubey
IMPACT PLAYERS: Harshit Rana
Here’s the pitch and weather report for IPL 2025 Match 68: SRH vs KKR at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi:
Another stadium where chasing has been the trend. The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi favors teams chasing, as the dew in the latter stage of the game will be a massive factor. Therefore, the team winning the toss will opt to field first and chase the target set in the first innings.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-68 between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.
Both SRH and KKR are already out of the playoff race. Both teams will be looking to end their disappointing season campaign on a high with a win in this fixture. As per the odds and the head-to-head battle between these two sides, KKR will start as favorites. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction, the 3-time and reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are expected to win the SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction contest.