The final league clash of IPL 2025 brings us an exciting face-off as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in SRH vs KKR (IPL 2025) Match 68 on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi at 7:30 PM IST. Though both teams are out of playoff contention, this match is all about pride, bragging rights, and ending the season on a high.
Here’s a comprehensive look at Dream11 fantasy tips, pitch conditions, player picks, match preview, and where to catch all the action live!

Match Overview
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Match Number: 68
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Teams: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders
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Date & Time: May 25, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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Points Table Status: KKR – 7th | SRH – 8th
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Context: Both teams eliminated from playoff race
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for being a batter-friendly venue, with a true surface that supports aggressive stroke play.
Pitch Characteristics:
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Nature: Flat with consistent bounce
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Spinners’ Role: Can dominate middle overs
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Pacers’ Impact: Early swing; variations work in death overs
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Average 1st Innings Score: 177–198
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Dew Factor: Likely, hence chasing is often preferred
Toss Strategy:
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Bowl first. Dew makes defending difficult under lights. 3 out of 6 matches here this season have been won by chasing teams.
Weather Report – Match Day
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Temperature: 27–30°C
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Humidity: 60%–79%
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Rain Forecast: Minimal, with clear skies expected
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Impact: Uninterrupted match anticipated
Dream11 Tips for SRH vs KKR
Top Picks to Consider:
Wicketkeepers
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Heinrich Klaasen (SRH) – 🔥 Captain Material
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382 runs in 13 games
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Brutal against spin, ideal on Delhi’s track
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (KKR)
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Blow-hot-blow-cold form, but dangerous in the powerplay
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Can win matches within the first 10 overs
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Batters
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Travis Head (SRH) – ⚡ Vice-Captain Candidate
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Aggressive top-order batter
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298 runs this season with high strike rate
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Abhishek Sharma (SRH)
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Powerful hitter, can also bowl part-time spin
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407 runs so far in 2025
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Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
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Reliable anchor; balances aggressive top order
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Experience could shine in a dead rubber
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All-Rounders
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Andre Russell (KKR)
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Big-match player
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Can win with either bat or ball
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Nitish Reddy (SRH)
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Youngster with all-round ability
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A good differential pick
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Sunil Narine (KKR)
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Economic bowler and useful opener
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Can exploit middle overs if pitch slows
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Bowlers
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Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)
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Mystery spin, 17 wickets in 12 matches
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Key weapon in the middle overs
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Pat Cummins (SRH)
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SRH’s skipper; leads attack in death overs
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Handy lower-order hitter
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Vaibhav Arora (KKR)
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Smart pacer with 16 wickets
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Often bowls the crucial 18th and 20th overs
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Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team
| Role | Players |
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| Wicketkeeper | Heinrich Klaasen (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| Batters | Travis Head (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane |
| All-Rounders | Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Nitish Reddy |
| Bowlers | Varun Chakaravarthy, Pat Cummins, Vaibhav Arora |
Captain: Heinrich Klaasen
Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Team Strategy: 2 WK, 3 Batsmen, 3 All-rounders, 3 Bowlers
✅ Finalize after toss & team announcement for best accuracy.
Head-to-Head Record
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Total Matches: 28
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KKR Wins: 19
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SRH Wins: 9
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Last Two Meetings: KKR won both in IPL 2024, including the final
Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
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Sunil Narine
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Ajinkya Rahane (c)
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi
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Ramandeep Singh
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Andre Russell
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Rinku Singh
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Harshit Rana
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Vaibhav Arora
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Varun Chakaravarthy
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(Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
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Travis Head
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Abhishek Sharma
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Ishan Kishan (wk)
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Heinrich Klaasen
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Nitish Reddy
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Abhinav Manohar
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Aniket Verma
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Pat Cummins (c)
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Harsh Dubey
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Harshal Patel
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Jaydev Unadkat
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Eshan Malinga
Where to Watch – Live Telecast & Streaming
India
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TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil & more
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Streaming: JioCinema / JioHotstar (Free with ads, 4K on Premium)
International
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
Match Prediction
KKR’s Edge:
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Better bowling lineup
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Strong head-to-head record
SRH’s Hope:
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Explosive top-order batters
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Dangerous middle-order in Klaasen
🎯 Prediction: KKR slight favourites, but expect fireworks from SRH if Head and Klaasen fire early.
FAQs – SRH vs KKR (IPL 2025) Match 68
Q1. When is SRH vs KKR Match 68 of IPL 2025 scheduled?
📅 The match is on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Q2. Where is the match being played?
🏟️ The venue is Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Q3. Who are the best captain and vice-captain picks for Dream11?
🎯 Captain: Heinrich Klaasen | Vice-Captain: Travis Head
Q4. Where can I watch the match live in India?
📺 On Star Sports Network and stream on JioHotstar/JioCinema.
Q5. What is the pitch condition like in Delhi?
🟢 Flat, batter-friendly pitch with some turn in the middle overs.