The upcoming match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 25 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is a dead rubber as both teams have already been eliminated from playoff contention in IPL 2025. With just five wins each from 13 matches, Kolkata sits at seventh on the points table while Sunrisers are close behind at eighth. Despite the lack of stakes, both teams will be eager to end their disappointing campaigns on a high note.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are coming off a morale-boosting win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by a stellar 94-run innings from Ishan Kishan. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders had their last match against the same opponent washed out. KKR has historically dominated the head-to-head record against SRH, winning 20 out of their 29 encounters.
In terms of fantasy cricket, key players to watch out for include Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Ishan Kishan. The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to favor spinners, with dew possibly playing a factor in the second innings. As the season comes to a close, both teams will aim to finish with pride and give fans one last glimpse of their star players in IPL 2025.
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