The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders match scorecard from IPL 2025 Match 68 tells a story of absolute domination. Heinrich Klaasen’s 105* off just 39 balls– the joint 3rd-fastest century in IPL history- powered SRH to 278/3, the third-highest total ever scored in the Indian Premier League. KKR, chasing an impossible target, were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs, handing Sunrisers their biggest-ever win over the Knight Riders. This was not just a match result. It was a full-season statement.
Match Summary Box
| Detail | Info |
| Match | IPL 2025- Match 68 |
| Date | Sunday, May 25, 2025 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Day/Night) |
| Toss | SRH won toss, elected to bat |
| Result | Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 110 runs |
| Player of the Match | Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)- 105* off 39 balls |
| On-Field Umpires | Adrian Holdstock, Keyur Kelkar |
| TV Umpire | Rohan Pandit |
SRH Batting Scorecard- Innings 1: 278/3 (20 Overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 278/3 in 20 overs in IPL 2025 Match 68 vs KKR. Heinrich Klaasen top-scored with an unbeaten 105 off 39 balls. Travis Head contributed 76 off 40 balls, and Abhishek Sharma fired a quickfire 32 off 16 at the top.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Russell b Narine | 32 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 200.00 |
| Travis Head | c Green b Narine | 76 | 40 | 6 | 6 | 190.00 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | Not Out | 105 | 39 | 7 | 9 | 269.23 |
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | c Nortje b Arora | 29 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 145.00 |
| Aniket Verma | Not Out | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200.00 |
| Extras | (b 2, lb 7, w 14, nb 1) | 24 | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | 3 wkts, 20 overs | 278 | — | — | — | RR: 13.90 |
Did not bat: Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga
SRH Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batsman | Score | Over |
| 1st | Abhishek Sharma | 53/1 | 3.4 |
| 2nd | Travis Head | 109/2 | 8.0 |
| 3rd | Ishan Kishan | 175/3 | 13.0 |
SRH Partnership Table- Innings 1
| Partnership | Batter 1 | Batter 2 | Runs | Balls |
| 1st wkt | Abhishek Sharma | Travis Head | 53 | 22 |
| 2nd wkt | Travis Head | H. Klaasen | 56 | 23 |
| 3rd wkt | H. Klaasen | Ishan Kishan | 66 | 31 |
| 4th wkt | H. Klaasen | Aniket Verma | 103* | ~44 |
*Klaasen-Verma unbroken stand carried SRH to 278.
KKR Bowling Figures vs SRH
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 0 | 39 | 1 | 9.75 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 13.33 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 10.50 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 3 | 0 | 54 | 0 | 18.00 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 17.00 |
Chakravarthy and Nortje- KKR’s two biggest weapons- went for a combined 114 runs across seven overs. That is where the game was lost.
SRH Innings Phase-Wise Scoring Analysis
SRH scored 79/0 in the powerplay, 140/3 in the middle overs, and 59/0 in the death overs (Overs 17–20) at a run rate of 14.75.
| Phase | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Run Rate |
| Powerplay | 1–6 | 79 | 0 | 13.16 |
| Middle Overs | 7–16 | 140 | 3 | 14.00 |
| Death Overs | 17–20 | 59 | 0 | 14.75 |
What the Phases Tell Us
SRH’s powerplay was one of the cleanest in IPL 2025. Opening duo Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma put on 53 runs off just 22 balls without losing a wicket, exploiting the fielding restrictions with calculated aggression- not slog hitting, but precise placement. The middle-over phase (Overs 7–16) was where Klaasen redefined the match. His 50 arrived in just 17 balls. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy- two of T20 cricket’s most respected mystery bowlers- were systematically targeted. Klaasen’s tactic was simple: premeditate the length, go over the top regardless of the name on the back of the jersey. Both spinners were rendered ineffective, conceding a combined 96 runs across 7 overs. The death overs (17–20) produced 59 runs without the loss of a wicket, with Klaasen and Aniket Verma unseparated. By that point, KKR’s bowlers were searching for answers they no longer had.
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KKR Batting Scorecard- Chase: 168/10 (18.4 Overs)
KKR were bowled out for 168 in 18.4 overs while chasing 279. Manish Pandey top-scored with 37 off 23 balls. Harshit Rana contributed 34 off 21 at the death, but it was far too late. Three SRH bowlers- Unadkat, Malinga, and Dubey- each took three wickets.
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | c Manohar b Malinga | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Sunil Narine | b Unadkat | 31 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 193.75 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | c Sharma b Unadkat | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.50 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact) | c Reddy b Malinga | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Rinku Singh | c Reddy b Dubey | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150.00 |
| Andre Russell | lbw b Dubey | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Manish Pandey | c Manohar b Unadkat | 37 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 160.87 |
| Ramandeep Singh | b Dubey | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 260.00 |
| Harshit Rana | c&b Malinga | 34 | 21 | 2 | 3 | 161.90 |
| Vaibhav Arora | run out (Unadkat) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Anrich Nortje | Not Out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Extras | (b 1, lb 1, w 4) | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| TOTAL | All out, 18.4 overs | 168 | — | — | — | RR: 9.00 |
KKR Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batsman | Score | Over |
| 1st | Sunil Narine | 37/1 | 3.3 |
| 2nd | Ajinkya Rahane | 55/2 | 5.3 |
| 3rd | Quinton de Kock | 61/3 | 6.5 |
| 4th | Rinku Singh | 70/4 | 7.5 |
| 5th | Andre Russell | 70/5 | 8.0 |
| 6th | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 95/6 | 12.2 |
| 7th | Ramandeep Singh | 110/7 | 13.5 |
| 8th | Manish Pandey | 162/8 | 17.3 |
| 9th | Vaibhav Arora | 162/9 | 17.4 |
| 10th | Harshit Rana | 168/10 | 18.4 |
KKR Partnership Table
| Partnership | Batter 1 | Batter 2 | Runs | Balls |
| 1st | De Kock | Narine | 37 | — |
| 2nd | De Kock | Rahane | 18 | — |
| 3rd | De Kock | Raghuvanshi | 6 | — |
| 4th | Raghuvanshi | Rinku | 9 | — |
| 5th | Raghuvanshi | Russell | 0 | 1 |
| 6th | Raghuvanshi | Pandey | 25 | — |
| 7th | Pandey | Ramandeep | 15 | — |
| 8th | Pandey | Rana | 52 | — |
| 9th | Rana | Arora | 0 | 1 |
| 10th | Rana | Nortje | 6 | — |
SRH Bowling Figures- Chase
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6.00 |
| Harshal Patel | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.50 |
| Eshan Malinga | 3.4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 8.45 |
| Harsh Dubey (Impact) | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.50 |
| Nitish Kumar Reddy | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.00 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
Powerplay Comparison
SRH scored 79/0 in their powerplay at 13.16 RPO. KKR managed just 61/3 in the powerplay– losing Narine, Rahane, and de Kock- at 10.16 RPO. The powerplay difference of 18 runs and 3 wickets effectively sealed the chase.
| Team | PP Score | Wickets | Run Rate | Boundaries |
| SRH (Batting) | 79/0 | 0 | 13.16 | 8×4, 4×6 |
| KKR (Batting) | 61/3 | 3 | 10.16 | 6×4, 3×6 |
How KKR Lost the Chase: Key Turning Points
The Russell-Rinku Double Blow
The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders match scorecard reflects a chase that died at the 8.0 over mark. At 70/5, KKR still needed 209 runs from 72 balls– against a full-strength, well-rested attack. Harsh Dubey- a left-arm wrist spinner deployed as an Impact substitute- dismissed both Rinku Singh (9, 6 balls) and Andre Russell (0, 1 ball) in consecutive deliveries. That moment changed everything. Andre Russell scoring a golden duck in a must-win situation exposed KKR’s over-reliance on individual brilliance with no structural backup.
Unadkat’s Tight Lines Break the Top Order
Jaydev Unadkat’s three wickets for 24 runs at an economy of 6.00 deserve context. He wasn’t bowling short or full at random- his full-length, seam-up deliveries swinging late denied KKR’s top three any width to free their arms. Narine, who can score 31 off 16 balls, has no answer to a ball that bowls him through the gate. That is exactly what Unadkat delivered.
The Pandey-Rana Stand: Too Little, Far Too Late
The only meaningful resistance came from the 52-run 8th wicket partnership between Manish Pandey and Harshit Rana. Both batters played with freedom because the match was already over- which ironically produced some of the evening’s most entertaining cricket. But with KKR needing 130 off 15 overs when this stand began, it was cosmetic, not consequential.
Heinrich Klaasen’s Century: Key Statistics
Heinrich Klaasen scored 105* off 39 balls (SR: 269.23) vs KKR in IPL 2025 Match 68- the joint 3rd-fastest century in IPL history. He hit 7 fours and 9 sixes, reaching his fifty in 17 balls and his hundred in 37 balls.
| Milestone | Detail |
| 50 reached | 17 balls |
| 100 reached | 37 balls |
| Final score | 105* off 39 balls |
| Boundary count | 7 fours, 9 sixes |
| Strike rate | 269.23 |
| IPL ranking | Joint 3rd-fastest IPL century ever |
| Season runs (IPL 2025) | 487 runs in 13 matches, SR: 172.69 |
Klaasen’s assault was not blind power hitting. He specifically hunted Chakravarthy and Narine– the two bowlers KKR trusted most- and dismantled both. Chakravarthy conceded 54 in 3 overs (Econ: 18.00). Narine went for 42 in 4 (Econ: 10.50). Six of Klaasen’s nine sixes came directly off these two bowlers, in a calculated execution of a pre-planned batting blueprint. In IPL 2025, Klaasen averaged over 40 with a strike rate of 172.69– numbers that cement him as one of the most dangerous middle-order batters in the format.
Records Broken- SRH vs KKR, IPL 2025 Match 68
SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 68 saw multiple records. SRH posted the 3rd-highest total in IPL history (278/3). Klaasen hit the joint 3rd-fastest IPL century (37 balls). KKR suffered their biggest-ever IPL defeat (110 runs). This was also SRH’s first win over KKR in six attempts.
- 3rd-highest IPL total of all time– SRH’s 278/3
- Joint 3rd-fastest IPL century– Klaasen’s 100 in 37 balls
- Largest defeat margin in KKR’s IPL history– 110 runs, breaking the previous record of 102 runs
- Highest ever SRH score against KKR– 278
- SRH’s first win over KKR after five consecutive defeats
SRH vs KKR Head-to-Head Record in IPL (After Match 68, IPL 2025)
As of IPL 2025 Match 68, KKR lead SRH 20–10 in head-to-head IPL encounters. SRH’s 278 is now the highest score recorded by any team in this fixture.
| Stat | Detail |
| Total Matches | 30 |
| KKR Wins | 20 |
| SRH Wins | 10 |
| KKR Highest vs SRH | 208 |
| SRH Highest vs KKR | 278 (this match) |
| KKR Lowest vs SRH | 101 |
| SRH Lowest vs KKR | 113 (2024 IPL Final) |
Despite the dominant scoreline in Match 68, KKR maintained a 2:1 overall advantage in the IPL rivalry. This fixture had seen several close contests over the years- but the gap in match-day execution in Delhi was as wide as any between these two sides.
Playing XIs- IPL 2025 Match 68
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga | Impact Sub: Harsh Dubey
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Manish Pandey, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anrich Nortje | Impact Sub: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Key Takeaways Box
| Takeaway | Detail |
| Top Scorer | Heinrich Klaasen- 105* (39 balls, SR: 269.23) |
| Best Bowler | Jaydev Unadkat- 3/24 (Econ: 6.00) |
| Match-Defining Moment | KKR 70/5 in Over 8- chase mathematically over |
| Record Highlight | 3rd-highest IPL total (278/3) |
| Series Result | SRH 1–1 vs KKR in IPL 2025 group stage |
| Standings Impact | SRH temporarily 6th, KKR ended group stage 8th |
Series Context and Season Impact
The complete Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders match scorecard across IPL 2025 showed two very different faces of both franchises. In Match 15 at Eden Gardens in April, KKR won by 80 runs– SRH bundled out for 120 with Varun Chakravarthy taking 3/22. By Match 68 in Delhi, SRH reversed the narrative completely, outscoring KKR by 110 runs and ending their IPL 2025 campaign on a historic note. For KKR, the defending champions, this result reflected a broader collapse of the title-winning template. Their bowling- built on Narine and Chakravarthy’s mystery- was exposed. Their batting- dependent on Narine’s blazing starts- had no depth to absorb failure. The 2024 champions finished 8th in 2025, a contrast that showed how quickly IPL fortunes can reverse. For SRH, Klaasen, Head, and Abhishek Sharma had been in the engine room all season. The Delhi masterclass was the finest individual expression of what this batting lineup could produce when all three fired, or when even one- like Klaasen- decided a match on his own.
Venue Stats- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is consistently one of the most batting-friendly surfaces in the IPL. Its true, even bounce and short square boundaries reward attacking intent, particularly against spin in the middle overs. In IPL 2025, the venue recorded multiple 200+ totals, making SRH’s decision to bat first after winning the toss a textbook read of conditions. KKR’s bowling unit, primarily pace-dependent, was always going to struggle here at night under lights with the ball swinging less as the innings progressed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):
Q1. Who won the SRH vs KKR Match 68 in IPL 2025?
A1. Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 110 runs. SRH posted 278/3 and dismissed KKR for 168 in 18.4 overs at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on May 25, 2025.
Q2. What was the full scorecard of SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 68?
A2. SRH: 278/3 (20 overs)– Klaasen 105* (39), Head 76 (40), Abhishek 32 (16). KKR: 168/10 (18.4 overs)– Pandey 37, Rana 34, Narine 31. SRH won by 110 runs.
Q3. How many balls did Klaasen take to score his century vs KKR?
A3. Heinrich Klaasen reached his century in 37 deliveries– the joint 3rd-fastest hundred in IPL history. He finished on 105* off 39 balls at a strike rate of 269.23.
Q4. Who was the Player of the Match in SRH vs KKR IPL 2025?
A4. Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) was the Player of the Match for his unbeaten 105 off 39 balls (7 fours, 9 sixes, SR: 269.23).
Q5. What was the toss result in SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 68?
A5. SRH won the toss and elected to bat at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The decision proved decisive on a batting-friendly surface.
Q6. What was the powerplay score of SRH vs KKR in Match 68?
A6. SRH scored 79/0 in their powerplay (Overs 1–6) at 13.16 RPO. KKR scored 61/3 in their powerplay, losing Narine, Rahane, and de Kock.
Q7. Who were the top wicket-takers for SRH vs KKR IPL 2025?
A7. Three SRH bowlers shared nine wickets: Jaydev Unadkat 3/24, Eshan Malinga 3/31, and Harsh Dubey 3/34. Dubey was used as an Impact Player substitute.
Q8. What records were broken in SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 Match 68?
A8. SRH posted the 3rd-highest total in IPL history (278/3). Klaasen hit the joint 3rd-fastest IPL century (37 balls). KKR suffered their biggest-ever IPL defeat (110 runs). It was also SRH’s first win over KKR after five consecutive losses.
Q9. What is the SRH vs KKR head-to-head record in IPL?
A9. After Match 68, KKR led SRH 20–10 in IPL head-to-head encounters across 30 matches. SRH’s 278 in this match is the highest score any team has posted in this fixture.
Q10. What was KKR’s score breakdown in the chase vs SRH?
A10. KKR were 70/5 by Over 8– effectively eliminating any realistic chase. The final score was 168/10 in 18.4 overs. Their biggest stand was the 8th-wicket partnership of 52 between Pandey and Rana, which came far too late.