KKR vs SRH, 15th Match IPL 2025 – Match Preview, Playing XI, Live Score & Highlights

Introduction

The 15th match of IPL 2025 features a thrilling showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 3, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. With KKR looking to dominate at home and SRH bringing a power-packed squad, expect a high-voltage encounter.

Match Details

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 15th Match

• Date: April 3, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST | 2:00 PM GMT

• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Live Streaming: JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar

• Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Head-to-Head Record

In the last five IPL encounters, KKR has had the upper hand with three victories, while SRH has won two times.

Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, has a strong batting lineup featuring Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer. The pace attack, spearheaded by Mitchell Starc and Varun Chakravarthy, adds depth to their squad.

Key Players:

• Shreyas Iyer – 412 runs in the last 10 matches

• Andre Russell – 275 runs & 12 wickets in the last 10 matches

• Mitchell Starc – 14 wickets in the last 8 matches

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

SRH, under the leadership of Pat Cummins, boasts a lethal bowling lineup with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, and Umran Malik. Their batting powerhouse includes Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, and Heinrich Klaasen.

Key Players:

• Aiden Markram – 387 runs in the last 10 matches

• Abhishek Sharma – 345 runs in the last 10 matches

• Pat Cummins – 15 wickets in the last 10 matches

Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The Eden Gardens pitch generally favors batters with some assistance for spinners. Expect a competitive total of 180+ on this surface.

• Pitch Nature: Batting-friendly with spin assistance

• Average 1st Innings Score: 175-185

• Weather: Clear skies, temperature around 29°C

RCB vs GT Possible Playing XI:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma(IP).

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Jos Buttler (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Ishant Sharma, Prasidh Krishna(IP).

RCB vs GT Weather Report:

The weather in Bengaluru looks promising for this cricket match. There’s a slight chance of rain, but we’re expecting to see a full game.

Venue Information:

• Stadium: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
• Location: Bengaluru
• Capacity: 32000
• Opened: 1969
• Known as: Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans Full Squad:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh.

Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Glenn Phillips, Kumar Kushagra, Anuj Rawat, Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Nishant Sindhu, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Gerald Coetzee, Jayant Yadav, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Sherfane Rutherford, Mahipal Lomror, Washington Sundar, Manav Suthar, Gurnoor Brar, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Kulwant Khejroliya, Mohammed Siraj.

Match Prediction

With KKR playing at home and their strong spin attack, they have a slight advantage. However, SRH’s pace unit and aggressive batting lineup make them serious contenders for the win.

Prediction:

• Win Probability: KKR 52% – SRH 48%

• Expected Best Batter: Shreyas Iyer

• Expected Best Bowler: Mitchell Starc

Conclusion

The KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match promises explosive batting, thrilling bowling spells, and a nail-biting contest. Stay tuned for live updates, post-match analysis, and match highlights!