The 68th match of IPL 2025 witnessed an absolute batting carnage as Sunrisers Hyderabad (278/3) crushed Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium. These SRH vs KKR Highlights showcase Heinrich Klaasen’s breathtaking 105 (39 balls)* that powered SRH to the highest IPL 2025 total.
Match Overview
- Match: SRH vs KKR, 68th Match, IPL 2025
- Date: May 25, 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Toss: SRH won, chose to bat
- Result: SRH won by 110 runs
Batting Fireworks: SRH’s Record-Breaking Innings
Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a monstrous total of 278/3 in 20 overs, their highest ever in IPL history. From the first ball, SRH looked dominant. Abhishek Sharma started aggressively, and Travis Head continued the onslaught with boundaries all over the ground.
However, it was Heinrich Klaasen who turned the game into a spectacle. Coming in after Head’s dismissal, Klaasen launched an all-out assault on KKR bowlers. His 105* off 39 balls included 9 sixes and 7 fours, striking at an unbelievable rate of 269.23.
Ishan Kishan and Aniket Verma provided handy contributions toward the end, helping the team cross the 270-mark.
Sunrisers Hyderabad : SRH Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
| Abhishek Sharma | 32 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 200 |
| Travis Head | 76 | 40 | 8 | 5 | 190 |
| Heinrich Klaasen | 105* | 39 | 9 | 7 | 269.23 |
| Ishan Kishan | 29 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 145 |
| Aniket Verma | 12* | 6 | 1 | 1 | 200 |
Fall of Wickets
- 92/1 (Abhishek, 6.5 ov)
- 175/2 (Head, 12.4 ov)
- 258/3 (Kishan, 18.3 ov)
Kolkata Knight Riders : KKR Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 39 | 1 | 9.8 |
| Anrich Nortje | 4 | 60 | 0 | 15 |
| Harshit Rana | 3 | 40 | 0 | 13.3 |
| Sunil Narine | 4 | 42 | 2 | 10.5 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3 | 54 | 0 | 18 |
| Andre Russell | 2 | 34 | 0 | 17 |
KKR’s Crumbling Chase (168 all out in 18.4 Overs)
KKR’s chase never really got going. They lost wickets at regular intervals, with Sunil Narine falling early and captain Ajinkya Rahane departing soon after. Quinton de Kock tried to anchor the innings but was dismissed for 9.
The only resistance came from Manish Pandey, who scored a quick 37, but the asking rate kept climbing. Eshan Malinga and Harsh Dubey bowled exceptionally well, picking crucial wickets and never letting KKR settle.
Eventually, KKR folded for 168 in 18.4 overs, falling short by 110 runs.
Kolkata Knight Riders : KKR Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Quinton de Kock (wk) | 9 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 69.23 |
| Sunil Narine | 31 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 193.75 |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | 15 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 187.5 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 14 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 77.78 |
| Rinku Singh | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 150 |
| Andre Russell | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manish Pandey | 37 | 23 | 2 | 3 | 160.87 |
| Ramandeep Singh | 13 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 260 |
| Harshit Rana | 34 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 161.9 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anrich Nortje | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fall of Wickets
- Sunil Narine – 34/1 (3.4 overs)
- Ajinkya Rahane – 48/2 (4.5 overs)
- Quinton de Kock – 51/3 (5.5 overs)
- Rinku Singh – 66/4 (7.3 overs)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 72/5 (9.4 overs)
- Andre Russell – 72/6 (9.5 overs)
- Manish Pandey – 132/7 (15.2 overs)
- Ramandeep Singh – 141/8 (16.1 overs)
- Vaibhav Arora – 153/9 (17.4 overs)
- Harshit Rana – 168/10 (18.4 overs)
Sunrisers Hyderabad : SRH Bowling Scorecard
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
| Pat Cummins (c) | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
| Jaydev Unadkat | 4 | 0 | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Harshal Patel | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 10.5 |
| Eshan Malinga | 3.4 | 0 | 31 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Harsh Dubey | 4 | 0 | 34 | 3 | 8.5 |
| Nitish Reddy | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.5 |
Top Performers of the Match
Best Batters – Match 68
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate | 4s/6s |
| H. Klaasen (SRH) | 105* | 269.23 | 9/7 |
| Travis Head (SRH) | 76 | 190 | 8/5 |
| Manish Pandey (KKR) | 37 | 160.87 | 3/2 |
Best Bowlers – SRH vs KKR Match
| Player | Wickets | Economy |
| Jaydev Unadkat (SRH) | 3 | 6 |
| Eshan Malinga (SRH) | 3 | 8.5 |
| Harsh Dubey (SRH) | 3 | 8.5 |
Turning Point: Klaasen’s 50-Ball Century
The SRH vs KKR Highlights turned when:
- Klaasen reached 50 in just 19 balls
- Hammered 28 runs off Varun’s over (15th over)
- Added 83 runs with Kishan in 5.3 overs
Best Partnership of the Match
Travis Head & Heinrich Klaasen – 83 runs in just 6 overs.
Their quick-fire partnership set the foundation for the big total. Both played aggressively and didn’t allow any bowler to settle. Klaasen’s power complemented Head’s placement perfectly.
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Conclusion
This match was a one-sided affair where SRH outclassed KKR in all departments. Klaasen’s masterclass will be remembered for years, and SRH’s strategy worked like magic. From the explosive batting to disciplined bowling, everything went right for them.
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