Final result
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 80 runs
Player of the match: VG Arora
Result · Indian Premier League
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · KKR 19–11 SRHVenue par · 186Chase success · 53%POTM · VG Arora
Match preview & overview
KKR dismantle SRH by 80 runs at Eden Gardens as Arora takes player of the match
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at Eden Gardens on 3 April 2025, turning in their most complete performance of the IPL season to date. KKR batted first after SRH won the toss and elected to field, posting 200/6 from their 20 overs. Sunrisers were bowled out for 120 in reply, with the match effectively settled by the end of the powerplay. VG Arora took player of the match honours. The result moves the head-to-head record to 19–11 in KKR's favour across 31 T20 meetings, and ends a run of two successive defeats for the hosts in this fixture.
KKR's innings was built on a solid start and finished with a flourish. Their powerplay yielded 53 runs for 2 wickets, slightly above Eden Gardens' average of 44 powerplay runs. The middle overs added 69 runs for 2 wickets, and the death phase contributed the most: 78 runs from the final overs with just 2 more wickets lost. That late acceleration gave SRH a target of 201, a total that proved well beyond them.
Sunrisers' reply unravelled in the powerplay. They lost 3 wickets for only 33 runs in the first six overs, far below even a conservative target rate and short of the venue's average of 44. The middle overs kept them mathematically alive at 81 runs for 4 wickets, but the damage was already done. The death phase brought 3 more wickets and just 6 runs, SRH finishing all out for 120.
Pitch report & venue insights
Eden Gardens, Kolkata — 171-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2004–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
171
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
170
Avg 2nd-innings score
53%
Chase success rate
44
Avg powerplay runs
60%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 19–11 from 31 completed matches
Seasons 2013–2026
Series standing
Kolkata Knight Riders
Sunrisers Hyderabad31
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026SRH won by 65 runs
2025SRH won by 110 runs
2025KKR won by 80 runs
2024KKR won by 8 wickets
2024KKR won by 8 wickets
2024KKR won by 4 runs
2023KKR won by 5 runs
2023SRH won by 23 runs
2022KKR won by 54 runs
2022SRH won by 7 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
KKR's 200/6 exceeded Eden Gardens average by 14 runs
The venue's average first-innings score across 171 T20 matches is 186, so KKR's 200/6 represented a meaningful overperformance. Their death overs were particularly effective, producing 78 runs for just 2 wickets in that phase alone.
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SRH's powerplay collapse set the tone for the chase
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VG Arora took player of the match honours
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Toss winner chose to field and lost heavily
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KKR now lead the head-to-head record 19–11
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- First-innings total markets may be worth considering at Eden Gardens given KKR's consistent ability to overperform the venue's 186-run average.
- Powerplay wicket markets could be of interest against SRH, who lost 3 wickets for 33 runs in that phase here and have struggled for top-order consistency in 2025.
- Player performance markets around Arora may attract attention after his player of the match display, though single-match form in T20 cricket can be volatile.
- The head-to-head record of 19–11 in KKR's favour is relevant context for outright result markets, though SRH had reversed the recent trend before this game.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
What was the result of KKR vs SRH on 3 April 2025?
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR posted 200/6 from their 20 overs and then bowled SRH out for 120 in reply.
Who won player of the match in KKR vs SRH?
VG Arora was awarded the player of the match honour for his contribution to Kolkata Knight Riders' 80-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between KKR and SRH?
Across 31 T20 meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders lead 19 wins to 11. There have been no no-results between the two sides. KKR's win on 3 April 2025 came after SRH had won each of the previous two encounters.
Where can I watch KKR vs SRH IPL matches in the UK?
IPL fixtures are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Matches are also available to stream via Sky Go and NOW TV for those without a satellite subscription.
Who won the toss in KKR vs SRH on 3 April 2025?
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to field. The decision backfired significantly, as KKR posted 200/6 and then bowled SRH out for 120.
What is Eden Gardens' average score in T20 matches?
Across 171 T20 matches at Eden Gardens, the average first-innings score is 186 and the average second-innings score is 170. The ground has a chase success rate of 53 per cent.
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- Mohammed Shami — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
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