Thu Apr 03 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## KKR Post 166/4 Against SRH in IPL 2025 Thriller
**Kolkata, India** – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a challenging 166/4 in their allotted 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter at the Eden Gardens on April 3rd. Winning the toss, SRH captain Pat Cummins elected to field first.
Venkatesh Iyer spearheaded KKR’s innings with a whirlwind fifty off just 26 balls, smashing four boundaries in a single over. His explosive knock, along with a strong contribution from Rinku Singh, propelled KKR to a strong total despite early setbacks.
KKR suffered early blows, losing Quinton de Kock and Sunil Narine cheaply. However, captain Ajinkya Rahane (38) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50) steadied the ship with a crucial 60-run partnership for the third wicket before Raghuvanshi’s dismissal. Iyer and Singh then accelerated in the death overs ensuring a competitive total.
While SRH’s bowling attack, featuring the likes of Mohammed Shami and Harshil Patel, managed to take wickets, KKR’s batsmen proved too powerful in the latter half of the innings. The match saw several exciting moments, including back-to-back boundaries from Rinku Singh in the 17th over.
The match marks the 15th encounter in IPL 2025, a season already filled with high-octane matches. Both KKR and SRH, coming off recent losses, are currently tied on 2 points each in the points table. The head-to-head record between the two teams favors KKR, who have won 19 of their 28 previous meetings. The Eden Gardens, known for its high-scoring matches, will be hoping for a close contest as SRH chase down KKR’s total.
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