SRH vs KKR Highlights | IPL 2025 | Klaasen, Head Power Sunrisers to 110-Run Win

SRH Crush KKR by 110 Runs | Klaasen, Head Power Historic Win in Delhi

Summary
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a record-shattering 278/3, their highest IPL total, powered by Heinrich Klaasen’s sensational 105* and Travis Head’s blazing 76.
KKR folded for just 168 as Eshan Malinga and Jaydev Unadkat ran through the middle order.
Sunil Narine was KKR’s lone bright spot with two wickets and a quick cameo.
SRH’s 110-run win is among the biggest margins in IPL history, signaling ominous form heading into playoffs.
Klaasen was named Player of the Match for his breathtaking innings that featured 9 sixes and 7 boundaries.

Scorecard – IPL 2025, Match 68 | SRH vs KKR, Delhi

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 278/3 in 20 overs

• Heinrich Klaasen 105* (39), Travis Head 76 (40), Abhishek Sharma 32 (16)

• Sunil Narine 2/42, Vaibhav Arora 1/39

Kolkata Knight Riders: 168 all out in 18.4 overs

• Manish Pandey 37 (23), Rahane 15 (8), Harshit Rana 34 (21)

• Eshan Malinga 3/31, Jaydev Unadkat 3/24, Harsh Dubey 3/34

Result: Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 110 runs
Player of the Match: Heinrich Klaasen (SRH)

Klaasen and Head Launch a Batting Tsunami at Arun Jaitley Stadium

In a match that redefined dominance, Sunrisers Hyderabad lit up the Arun Jaitley Stadium with a record-smashing performance against Kolkata Knight Riders, posting a mammoth 278/3 their highest-ever IPL total and the third-highest in league history.

Batting first after winning the toss, SRH got off to a flyer thanks to Abhishek Sharma, who struck a quickfire 32 off 16 before falling to Sunil Narine. But what followed was absolute carnage. Travis Head, in his usual explosive self, hammered 76 off 40 balls, taking on both spin and pace with equal disdain. His partnership with Klaasen laid the perfect foundation for what was to come.

But it was Heinrich Klaasen, the South African wicketkeeper-batsman, who stole the show. His unbeaten 105 off just 39 balls was a masterclass in T20 batting. With a strike rate of 269.23, Klaasen decimated every KKR bowler, smashing 9 sixes and 7 fours, and turning a good total into an unchaseable one. He was particularly severe on Nortje and Harshit Rana, both of whom went at over 13 runs per over.

Even with the platform already set, SRH’s young talent Aniket Verma added the finishing flourish with a brisk 12 off 6*, pushing the total to 278/3, leaving KKR dazed and demoralized.

KKR’s Chase Never Takes Off as SRH Bowling Dominates

In response to the daunting target, Kolkata Knight Riders needed a miracle. Unfortunately, what followed was a familiar tale of a top-order collapse under pressure. Sunil Narine, promoted once again, threw his bat around for a quick 31 off 16, but his dismissal triggered a landslide.

Jaydev Unadkat returned to form with figures of 3/24, claiming key wickets including Rahane and Narine. Eshan Malinga, bowling with aggression and control, tore through the middle order, finishing with 3/31, while young spinner Harsh Dubey impressed with 3 wickets of his own.

The only resistance came from Manish Pandey, who fought with a valiant 37 off 23, and Harshit Rana, who delayed the inevitable with 34 off 21. However, the innings ended at 168 in 18.4 overs, handing SRH a whopping 110-run victory one of the largest win margins in IPL history.

Sunrisers Hyderabad Peaking at the Right Time

This emphatic win sends a strong message to the rest of the league Sunrisers Hyderabad are here to dominate. Under Pat Cummins’ leadership, the team has found the right rhythm between youth and experience. Klaasen’s return to form, Travis Head’s consistency, and the rise of Indian talents like Abhishek Sharma and Harsh Dubey have given SRH a formidable edge.

With this win, SRH have now registered three 200+ totals this season and continue to climb the IPL 2025 points table. They not only boast a strong batting unit but a bowling attack that can defend totals with aggression and accuracy.

KKR’s Season Spirals with Tactical Misfires and Weak Middle Order

On the other hand, this loss leaves Kolkata Knight Riders reeling. Despite flashes of brilliance through Narine and Russell earlier in the season, their campaign has lacked consistency. The top order remains brittle, and once again, the middle order caved under scoreboard pressure.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane has tried to lead from the front, but KKR’s tactical choices—such as promoting Narine or persisting with underperforming bowlers are being severely exposed against elite opposition.

With just a few matches left, KKR’s playoff hopes hang by a thread, and they’ll need not just wins, but big ones, to stay in the hunt.