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Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a dominant performance at Eden Gardens as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in a riveting match on Thursday, April 3, 2025. KKR posted 200/6 in their allotted 20 overs, setting a challenging target for SRH.
SRH struggled to build momentum. The visitors were bundled out for 120 in 16.4 overs. This comprehensive win marked a turnaround for KKR, who had suffered defeats in earlier matches.
Venkatesh Iyer starred with the bat, scoring 60 runs off 29 balls. His aggressive innings featured 7 fours and 3 sixes. Iyer’s performance earned him accolades as the top scorer. Additionally, Ajinkya Rahane contributed with 4 sixes during his innings.
On the bowling front, Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy each claimed 3 crucial wickets. Arora, in particular, impressed by picking up 12 dot balls in his spell. His consistent bowling earned him the Player of the Match award.
In a historic moment, Sunil Narine became only the second bowler to notch 200 wickets for KKR in T20 cricket. The veteran spinner’s milestone further underlined KKR’s dominance over SRH, as the franchise now holds a 4-match winning streak against the Orange Army since last season.
Another highlight was debutant Kamindu Mendis. He became the fourth new player in IPL 2025 to take a wicket in his very first over, joining the ranks of Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, and Zeeshan Ansari.
KKR’s decisive win has boosted their early-season momentum, while SRH now face the challenge of regrouping for their upcoming fixtures. The match was a showcase of both individual brilliance and team strength, promising an exciting season ahead.
