SRH vs KKR timeline: How Klaasen's ton capped Hyderbad's IPL 2025 season against Kolkata

Sunrisers Hyderabad finished their IPL season with a power-packed batting display, beating the Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs

Published on: May 26, 2025, 02:02:00 IST

Edited by Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Sunrisers Hyderabad finished their IPL season with a power-packed batting display, beating the Kolkata Knight Riders by 110 runs on Sunday. Heinrich Klaasen's 37-ball century at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, along with Travis Head's half-century, helped SRH to put up 278 runs on the board before bowlers wrapped the KKR innings for a 168.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen celebrates his century against Kolkata Knight Riders (PTI)

Klaasen (105 not out off 39 balls) and Head (76 off 40 balls) cruised through the KKR bowling lineup after Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 32. A seasoned Jaydev Unadkat (3/24 in 4 overs) picked key wickets with his clever change of pace.

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey (3/34 in 4 overs) and Sri Lankan pacer Eshan Malinga (3/31 in 3.4 overs) also had a good outing. Hyderabad finished the season with six wins and one washed-out game.

Klaasen muscled the KKR bowlers, mainly in the straighter arc and the likes of Anrich Nortje (0/60 in 4 overs), Harshit Rana (0/40 in 3 overs), Varun Chakravarthy (0/54 in 3 overs) and Sunil Narine (2/42 in 4 overs) were punished on one of the flattest decks on offer.

On a ground where SRH had set the new batting record in 2024, scoring 125 in Powerplay against Delhi Capitals, Head and his partner in crime Abhishek added 79 in the first six overs to set the tone. The Kotla track was one where any batter could just plonk his front foot and hit through the line or rock back to pull it over mid-wicket.

For Kolkata, Quinton De Kock and Sunil Narine put up a 37-run partnership in 3.3 overs. But except for a couple of 30s from Manish Pandey and Harshit Rana, no other batter crossed the 20-run mark.

Here's a brief timeline of KKR vs SRH

Toss & Start:

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won the toss and opted to bat at Feroz Shah Kotla.

Powerplay Onslaught:

1st–6th over: SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma went berserk.

Added 79 runs in Powerplay.

Abhishek Sharma scored 32 off 16 before falling.

Head kept the charge going with calculated aggression.

Middle Overs – Klaasen Carnage Begins:

7th–12th over:

Heinrich Klaasen walked in and unleashed fury.

Reached 50 off just 18 balls.

Head scored 76 off 40 before getting dismissed.

Death Overs – Mayhem Continues:

13th–20th over:

Klaasen reached his century in 37 balls.

Ended unbeaten on 105 off 39 balls (7 fours, 9 sixes).

SRH posted 278/3 in 20 overs – one of the highest IPL totals.

KKR’s Run Chase:

1st–6th over: Jaydev Unadkat struck early blows with clever pace changes.

Took 2 wickets for 23 runs in 3 overs.

7th–12th over: KKR tried rebuilding but couldn’t keep up with the required rate.

13th–18.4 overs:

Harsh Dubey took 3/34 in 4 overs.

Eshan Malinga closed the innings with 3/31 in 3.4 overs.

KKR bundled out for 168 in 18.4 overs.

Result:

SRH won by 110 runs, ending their IPL 2024 campaign with a bang.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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