It is going be fireworks at Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 3 as Kolkata Knight Riders face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 15 of IPL 2025. With both sides stuck on just one win from three games, there is more than just two points at stake.
It is about momentum, confidence and bragging rights. Both KKR and SRH are coming off defeats and will be raring to bounce back. With so much firepower on both sides, this game could swing on individual moments. And that’s where player battles come into play.
Let’s break down 5 player battles that could shape the outcome of KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match.
1. Abhishek Sharma vs Andre Russell
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Abhishek Sharma’s bat hasn’t quite caught fire yet in IPL 2025 and things don’t get easier with Russell staring him down.Dre Russ has dismissed him twice in just 9 balls, that is as dominant as it gets. Expect KKR to unleash their big man early if Abhishek gets going.
One short one into the ribs, a yorker next up and Abhishek could be walking back before he is settled. However, if he gets his eye in, he can go bonkers, which makes this an exciting battle.
2. Ishan Kishan vs Sunil Narine
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After lighting up the first match with a ton, Ishan Kishan has gone quiet. But he is a ticking time bomb, and when he explodes, bowlers suffer. Enter Sunil Narine, KKR’s lead spinner who has had the better of Kishan twice already. If Kishan comes in early, expect Narine to be tossed the ball immediately.
It is a classic matchup. If Kishan gets going, the battle between the two will be fascinating to watch. 3. Sunil Narine vs Pat Cummins
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This battle is spicy. Narine as an opener can be a nightmare but Pat Cummins seems to have his number. In just 7 balls, he has dismissed Narine twice. The Aussie skipper has the pace, the cutters, and the brains to outfox Sunil.
If Narine goes berserk at the top, don’t be surprised if Cummins takes the new ball and goes for the kill.
4. Quinton de Kock vs Mohammed Shami
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Quinton de Kock can be a game-changer on his day as seen during his 97* run knock against Rajasthan Royals.On the other hand, Shami is all about rhythm. He has removed QDK thrice already and knows how to keep him on a leash.
But with a strike rate of 150, QDK has fought fire with fire too. This one will be a powerplay banger. Whoever wins this duel could set the tone.
5. Andre Russell vs Mohammed Shami
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If there is one man you don’t want to bowl to at the death, it’s Dre Russ. But if there’s one guy who won’t back down, it’s Shami. With a strike rate of nearly 250 against him, Andre Russell has taken Shami to the cleaners before.
However, Shami has got him twice and could be the only man capable of taming the beast. Expect this battle to explode in the final overs.
![Abhishek Sharma & Andre Russell [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KnightsVibe/x.com]](https://onecricketnews.akamaized.net/parth-editor/oc-dashboard/news-images-prod/1743592073219_KKRvsSRHPlayerbattles.jpg?type=mq)
Abhishek Sharma & Andre Russell [Source: @CricCrazyJohns, @KnightsVibe/x.com]
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