New Delhi: In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a thunderous performance with both bat and ball to outclass Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a massive margin of 110 runs. SRH put up a record-shattering total of 278/3 in their 20 overs, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s scintillating century. KKR, in reply, never found rhythm and were bundled out for 168 in 18.4 overs. This match not only reaffirmed SRH’s dominance this season but also highlighted their lethal batting depth and bowling versatility.
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📊 Match Summary
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 278/3 (20 overs) -
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): 168 (18.4 overs)
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Result: SRH won by 110 runs
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): 278/3 (20 overs)
🔥 SRH Batting Masterclass
SRH’s innings was a batting carnival led by the destructive Heinrich Klaasen, who smashed an unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls, filled with towering sixes and crisp boundaries. Klaasen’s century came at an astonishing strike rate of 269, showcasing raw power and calculated aggression.
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Travis Head played the perfect partner with a blistering 76 off 40 balls, setting the foundation early in the innings.
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Abhishek Sharma added quick runs with a sharp 32 off 16 balls, helping SRH cross the 270-mark — one of the highest team totals in IPL history.
KKR bowlers had no answers to SRH’s onslaught.
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Sunil Narine picked 2 wickets but went for 42 runs in his 4 overs.
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Vaibhav Arora and Andre Russell were also expensive, with the latter conceding 34 runs in just 2 overs.
🏏 KKR’s Struggles in Chase
Faced with a mountain of a target, Kolkata Knight Riders faltered early and failed to build partnerships.
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Manish Pandey (37 off 23) and Harshit Rana (34 off 21) showed some resistance, while Sunil Narine added a fighting 31 off 16, but the total proved far out of reach.
SRH bowlers were clinical, with three bowlers taking three wickets each:
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Jaydev Unadkat: 3/24 (4 overs)
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Eshan Malinga: 3/31 (3.4 overs)
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Harsh Dubey: 3/34 (4 overs)
Their combined efforts dismantled KKR’s middle and lower order, sealing a convincing win for the Sunrisers.
📍 Venue Highlight: Arun Jaitley Stadium
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi witnessed an unforgettable match filled with fireworks from the SRH batting line-up. The flat pitch and lightning-fast outfield set the stage for a run-fest. Fans were treated to explosive batting and disciplined bowling in an electrifying atmosphere.
✅ Conclusion of IPL match 68
Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic 110-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders has sent a strong message to other teams in IPL 2025. With Heinrich Klaasen’s commanding century and a ruthless bowling performance, SRH have emerged as a powerhouse on both fronts. As the league stage nears its end, SRH look well-poised for a top-table finish and a deep run in the playoffs. KKR, on the other hand, will need to regroup quickly and address both their batting inconsistency and bowling vulnerabilities if they hope to remain in contention.
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