Last night at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders reminded everyone why they’re one of the most dangerous sides in the IPL this season. With a powerful 80-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR delivered a near-perfect performance that checked all the boxes — explosive batting, sharp bowling, and smart captaincy.
The Batting Show
Venkatesh Iyer set the tone early with a blistering 60 off just 29 balls, hitting the ball clean and hard. Angkrish Raghuvanshi followed it up with a composed 50, showing great maturity for a young player. Together, they powered KKR to a strong total of 200/6 — a score that always felt above par on that surface.
Bowling With Intent
SRH never looked comfortable chasing. Vaibhav Arora was sensational, picking up 3 wickets for 29 runs, and was rightly named Player of the Match. Varun Chakaravarthy kept the pressure on with another 3-wicket haul, breaking the back of SRH’s middle order. The entire bowling unit worked as a unit, and that made a huge difference.
What Stood Out
The team looked focused and well-prepared — both strategically and mentally.
Young players are stepping up in big moments, which says a lot about KKR’s culture and coaching setup.
Everyone contributed. That’s what makes wins like this feel special.
As someone who follows not just the game but the stories behind it — this one felt like a great example of execution, belief, and momentum.
KKR’s season is heating up, and if this performance is anything to go by, they’re going to be tough to stop Follow Kheloexch for More IPL updates