SRH vs KKR – Toss Update, Match Prediction and Playing XI

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s SRH vs KKR IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

The IPL 2025 league stage is nearing its conclusion, with just four matches left to be played. Tonight, Kolkata Knight Riders take on Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi in what is effectively a dead rubber. Both teams are already out of playoff contention, and their standings on the points table are locked in. There’s nothing riding on this game in terms of qualification. 

Interestingly, this will be KKR’s first outing in nearly two weeks after their previous fixture against RCB was abandoned due to rain, so some rustiness is likely. That said, this is the IPL—where momentum can swing quickly—and players from both camps will be keen to end their campaign on a high. Even without playoff implications, there's still pride to play for and individual performances to leave a lasting impression. 

SRH vs KKR Toss Update 

Sunrisers Hyderabad have won the toss and they have decided to bat first. 

SRH vs KKR Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for SRH and KKR:  

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga  

Impact Players: Mohammad Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh. 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Quinton De Kock (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy  

Impact Players: Chetan Sakariya, Luvnith Sisodia, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande 

SRH vs KKR Match Prediction 

There isn't much at stake in tonight's clash, making it feel more like a trial run for next season. With both teams out of the playoff race, this game could serve as a platform for fringe players to showcase their potential. That said, Sunrisers Hyderabad come into the match with a bit of momentum, having won their last two games—both against strong, playoff-hunting sides like LSG and RCB. In contrast, Kolkata Knight Riders could be off the pace after nearly two weeks without a game. Given the form and rhythm SRH are carrying into this fixture, they might just have the upper hand tonight.