KKR`s 80-run victory over SRH featured stellar performances from Iyer and Arora, boosting KKR`s IPL standings.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a commanding performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), clinching an 80-run victory at Eden Gardens. Under the leadership of captain Ajinkya Rahane, KKR set a formidable target of 200 runs, bolstered by Venkatesh Iyer`s explosive 60 runs off just 29 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also made a significant contribution with a well-crafted 50 runs off 32 balls. The highlight of the innings was a blistering 91-run partnership between Iyer and Rinku Singh, who finished unbeaten on 32 off 17 balls.

In response, SRH struggled to keep pace and were bowled out for a mere 120 runs in just 16.4 overs. Heinrich Klaasen was the standout performer for SRH, scoring 33 runs off 21 balls. KKR`s Vaibhav Arora was named Player of the Match for his impressive bowling figures of 3 wickets for 29 runs. This victory propelled KKR to fifth place in the IPL 2025 points table, while SRH remains at the bottom, highlighting the challenges both teams face early in the season. The match attracted an electric crowd, showcasing the passionate support for KKR at their home ground.

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