SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today & Top Picks – IPL 2025 Match 68
Hello and welcome to SRH vs KKR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, and probable playing XI for Match 68 of IPL 2025.
This will be played between the Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
The match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will be more about pride than points, as both teams have already been eliminated from the playoff race in IPL 2025.
Sunrisers Hyderabad have had an up-and-down season. They’ve played 13 matches, won 5, lost 7, and had one game washed out. With 11 points, they sit at 8th in the points table.
A win today won’t change their fate but it can definitely help them finish on a slightly better note.
SRH had shown some late momentum with wins over Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their last two matches.
However, the damage was already done in the earlier phase of the tournament, where they failed to string together consistent performances.
The top-order trio of Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, and Ishan Kishan delivered in patches but couldn’t maintain form through the season.
The middle-order unit featuring Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar, Abhinav Manohar and Reddy also struggled to provide stability or finishing power.
On the bowling side, Eshan Malinga and Harshal Patel have shown improvement in recent games. Malinga’s control and Harshal’s return to bowling effective lengths have helped SRH in their last two victories, but it came a little too late.
Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, have had a disappointing title defense. They’ve played 13 matches, won 5, lost 6, and had 2 games washed out, putting them in 7th place with 12 points.
Even if they win today, it won’t change much in terms of qualification, but it could help them bow out with a statement.
The struggles have been across the board for KKR. The opening pair of Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz never got going consistently, often failing to give the team solid starts.
Their middle order—Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Ramandeep Singh, failed to capitalize in crunch moments, which left KKR unable to chase or set competitive targets in key games.
On the bowling side, Varun Chakravarthy hasn’t lived up to the standard he set last year. Once a game-changer, he’s lacked bite this season and hasn’t been able to pick up crucial wickets when it mattered most.
Both teams will look to finish strong and carry some momentum into the next season.
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SRH vs KKR Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 68, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date & Time | May 25, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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SRH vs KKR Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is known to be a batting paradise, especially in white-ball cricket.
The surface is generally flat with minimal movement for seamers, which makes strokeplay much easier.
What adds to the batting-friendly conditions are the small boundaries, allowing batters to clear the ropes with ease, especially square of the wicket.
Teams batting first have often posted big totals here, and chasing isn’t too difficult either, unless the pitch slows down as the match progresses.
Expect a high-scoring game, especially if the top-order batters from either side get going early in the powerplay. Bowlers, particularly spinners, will need to rely on variations and accuracy to contain the scoring.
Last Matches Stats:
13th April 2025
MI 205/5 (20) DC 193 (19)
16th April 2025
DC 188/5 (20) RR 188/4 (20)
27th April 2025
DC 162/8 (20) RCB 165/4 (18.3)
29th April 2025
KKR 204/9 (20) DC 190/9 (20)
18th May 2025
DC 199/3 (20) GT 205/0 (19)
20th May 2025
CSK 187/8 (20) RR 188/4 (17.1)
Weather Report of Delhi
There’s no threat of rain for the match in Delhi, so we’re all set for uninterrupted action.
The temperature is expected to hover around 32 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 69%, making conditions a bit warm and slightly sticky.
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Streaming
You can catch the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders match live on the JioHotstar app or tune in to the Star Sports Network for full coverage.
For real-time updates, ball-by-ball commentary, and detailed score insights, you can follow the live scorecard on the Cricgram Cricgram app.
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 28
Sunrisers Hyderabad Wins: 09
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 19
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders Recent Form
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | W | W | NR | L | W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | A | L | W | W | NR |
Team News
Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad might stick with the same winning combination until they want to add spinners to the playing 11.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Luvnith Sisodia may replace Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
Venkatesh Iyer had a finger injury; if fit, he will replace Manish Pandey.
SRH vs KKR Probable Playing XI
Sunrisers Hyderabad Probable Playing 11
- Abhishek Sharma
- Travis Head
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Heinrich Klaasen
- Aniket Verma
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Abhinav Manohar
- Pat Cummins (c)
- Harshal Patel
- Jaydev Unadkat
- Eshan Malinga
- Harsh Dubey
Note: Travis Head and Harsh Dubey will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshal Patel and Eshan Malinga.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11
- Sunil Narine
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)/Luvnith Sisodia
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer/Manish Pandey
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Anrich Nortje
Note: Venkatesh Iyer or Angkrish Raghuvanshi will play as an impact.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana and Anrich Nortje.
Top Picks for SRH vs KKR Dream11 Team
Sunrisers Hyderabad Best Players:
Abhishek Sharma: 76 M, 1784 R, 27.03 A + 11 W
Travis Head: 37 M, 1070 R, 33.43 A + 2 W
Ishan Kishan: 118 M, 2969 R, 29.10 A
Heinrich Klaasen: 48 M, 13.75 R, 37.16 A
Pat Cummins: 71 M, 612 R, 20.40 A + 79 W
Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:
Sunil Narine: 188 M, 1749 R, 17.49 A + 190 W
Andre Russell: 139 M, 2651 R, 28.50 A + 123 W
Ajinkya Rahane (c): 197 M, 5017 R, 30.59 A + 1 W
Venkatesh Iyer: 62 M, 1468 R, 29.95 A + 3 W
Varun Chakaravarthy: 83 M, 26 R, 6.50 A + 100 W
Anrich Nortje: 47 M, 61 W
SRH vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: H Klaasen, I Kishan, R Gurbaz
Batters: A Rahane, T Head
All-Rounders: Sunil Narine (C), A Russell, A Sharma (Vc)
Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Varun Chakravarthy, Eshan Malinga
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Harshit Rana, Harshal Patel and A Nortje are also good picks.
Andre Russell, Ishan Kishan and T Head are also good for Captain and Vice-captain.
SRH vs KKR Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sunil Narine
- Abhishek Sharma
- Andre Russell
- Ishan Kishan
- Travis Head
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FAQs
Where Can I Get SRH vs KKR live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard SRH vs KKR Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Sunrisers Hyderabad Squad
Mohammed Shami, Harsh Dubey, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Rahul Chahar, Smaran Ravichandran, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Atharva Taide, Wiaan Mulder, Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Simarjeet Singh, Kamindu Mendis, Abhinav Manohar, Eshan Malinga, Sachin Baby, Abhishek Sharma, Zeeshan Ansari.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Sunil Narine, Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson, Moeen Ali, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Rovman Powell, Chetan Sakariya.
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