KKR's big test against SRH after Mumbai meltdown  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Varun Chakravarthy has odds of 3.45 to be Kolkata Knight Riders' best bowler
• Kolkata Knight Riders have odds of 2.19 to hit most sixes  
• Harshal Patel has odds of 4.05 to be Sunrisers Hyderabad's best bowler
• Sunrisers Hyderabad have odds of 1.76 to hit most sixes 

MATCH PREVIEW     

The 15th game of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be an interesting one. Both Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad will face the heat as they enter this game. The Kolkata Knight Riders haven't found their form this season, with two losses in three games. They suffered a crushing loss against the Mumbai Indians, with batters looking completely at sea. The team has seen its odds fall due to inconsistency, and they will look to make a strong comeback as they return home for this game. The Sunrisers Hyderabad started the season with a bang and have suffered two losses, going down against the Delhi Capitals in the last game. It is a must-win game for the team to get its campaign back on track. There will be pressure on both sides to do well in this game, and we expect to see a good contest.  

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Ajinkya Rahane was upset with his batsmen after their flop show in the last game against the Mumbai Indians. The side managed only 116 runs and went down by 8 wickets. The batting lineup has looked tentative in all the games and struggled against both spin and pace. The side has fallen out of favor on cricket betting apps. They have a good record against the Sunrisers, winning the last four games against them. Rahane wants his players to draw inspiration from those wins and do well.  

Quinton de Kock is the key batter in this lineup, and he must deliver a strong start at the top with Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who is set to get into the side. The middle order has struggled, and the team needs good performances from Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Venkatesh Iyer. They have good finishers in the lineup and shall expect quick runs from Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine.  

The bowling attack failed to impress in the last game. Spencer Johnson and Harshit Rana must pick early wickets, as the Sunrisers have an explosive batting lineup. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy will enjoy bowling on this track, and the team expects them to keep the batters under check. Russell and Ramandeep Singh must deliver the goods in the supporting roles as Sunrisers will go after them.   

Expected Starting XI for Kolkata Knight Riders      

Ajinkya Rahane (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Impact Player) 

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Pat Cummins will have a few butterflies in his stomach. After their electrifying start in the tournament, the side has suffered back-to-back losses. The famed batting lineup has struggled in the last two games and didn't do well in the 7-wicket loss against the Delhi Capitals. Cricket betting sites rate them as favorites based on their team strength, and it will be interesting to see if Cummins can get the best out of his players.  

The team expects an electrifying start from Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, as both have shown sparks of form. Ishan Kishan hasn't delivered after his hundred in the first game and must build partnerships with Aniket Verma and Nitish Reddy in the middle order. Heinrich Klaasen is a powerful hitter who looks to do well in the final overs with Abhinav Manohar and Cummins.  

Mohammed Shami and Abhishek Sharma struggled in the last game, and the team expects the pair to strike early and put KKR batters on the mat. Adam Zampa and Pat Cummins have vast experience, and they will look to use it to their advantage in this game. Harshal Patel and Simarjeet Singh add depth to the attack, making it strong.  

Expected Starting XI for Sunrisers Hyderabad     

Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

The team chasing the score in the last six games at this venue has won five times. The wicket at Eden Garden eases in the second half, and gripping the ball is a challenge for the spinners after dew sets in. The team winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There are predictions for slightly overcast skies over Kolkata, and we will have a warm and humid evening. The wicket will be flat, allowing batsmen to play their strokes freely. Spinners will enjoy bowling on this track as the ball stops occasionally on the batters. The side batting first will be happy to have 180 runs on the board.  

OUR PREDICTION      

The Kolkata Knight Riders have their backs against the wall after a big loss in the last game. The batting lineup has looked out of form, and they must get their acts right to win this game. The Sunrisers Hyderabad have a strong batting lineup with good hitters at the top, which will be tough for the KKR to handle. It will be a close contest, but the Sunrisers will have a slight edge.  

Our prediction is for Sunrisers Hyderabad to win