The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 15 of the Indian Premier League season 18. Led by captains Ajinkya Rahane and Pat Cummins, the two teams will clash in a battle for supremacy. This isn’t the first time they’ve met, though – they faced off in the final of the previous season, with the Knight Riders emerging victorious.
Looking at the Sunrisers Hyderabad, their lineup is packed with explosive batsmen like Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. In their first match, they posted an impressive total of 286 runs. However, the Knight Riders, led by Pat Cummins, are under pressure after losing two consecutive matches following their initial win. The Sunrisers are currently eighth in the standings, with one win out of three matches and a net run rate of -0.871.
On the other hand, the Kolkata Knight Riders started their season with a loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens. They then went on to beat the Rajasthan Royals but suffered an eight-wicket defeat at the hands of the Mumbai Indians in their last match. The Knight Riders are currently at the bottom of the standings with a disappointing net run rate of -1.428.
Historically, the Knight Riders have had the upper hand in their encounters with the Sunrisers, winning 19 out of 28 matches. The Sunrisers have managed to secure only nine wins against the Knight Riders. Some notable stats from their past matches include:
- The Knight Riders’ highest score against the Sunrisers is 208.
- Their lowest score against the Sunrisers is 101.
- The Sunrisers’ highest score against the Knight Riders is 228.
- Their lowest score against the Knight Riders is 113.
The match between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Sunrisers Hyderabad is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 3, at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The match will start at 7:30 PM, with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM.
Fans can catch the live broadcast of the match on the Star Sports Network channels. For those who prefer to stream the match online, it will be available on the JioHotstar app. Jio has extended its cricket offer until April 15, allowing new customers who purchase a plan of Rs. 299 or more to watch IPL matches for free on JioHotstar.