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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad 15th Match Indian Premier League, 2025 Match, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs - Live Cricket Score
Venue: Eden Gardens | Kolkata
VS

KKR 200/6 (20.0)

SRH 120/10 (16.4)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs , Man of Match (Vaibhav Arora)
Eden Gardens | Kolkata
result
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs
player of match
Player Of The Match : Vaibhav Arora
wicket
Andre Russell to Harshal Patel: Wicket!, Caught by Andre Russell. Wicket! No runs.
innings summary
The Sunrisers Hyderabad's innings saw a collapse as they chased a target of 195. They lost wickets early and often, struggling to build partnerships. Despite some resistance from Klaasen and Mendis, the required run rate climbed too high, and they eventually got all out. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakravarthy were the most successful bowlers for Kolkata Knight Riders, while Nitish Kumar Reddy played a few aggressive shots for the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kam Mendis also contributed with a quickfire score.
over summary
Over 17 saw a mixed bag of fortunes for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The over began with a wicket, as h_patel was dismissed after scoring 3 runs off 5 balls. s_ahmed remained at the crease and managed to score 2 runs off 4 balls. The over yielded a total of 3 runs and 1 wicket. a_russell bowled the over, conceding 3 runs. The match situation is critical, with Sunrisers Hyderabad needing 81 runs from the remaining 20 balls. The required run rate is a high 20.25.
over summary
Over 16 witnessed a dramatic turn of events with 3 runs scored and 2 wickets falling. Cummins, after a brief innings, was dismissed, contributing 14 runs off 15 balls. Simarjeet Singh also lost his wicket, managing only 1 ball. Ahmed and Patel are currently at the crease. The bowler, Va Chakravathi, continued his spell, conceding 22 runs with 3 wickets in his 4 overs. The match situation is challenging for Sunrisers Hyderabad, requiring 84 runs from 24 balls with a required run rate of 21, and the total score is 117 for 9 wickets.
over summary
In the 15th over of the innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 8 runs while losing 1 wicket. h_klaasen was dismissed after scoring 33 runs off 21 balls. p_cummins is currently at the crease with 14 runs from 14 balls, supported by h_patel with 1 run from 1 ball. The bowling attack from Kolkata Knight Riders was led by c__player__vaibhav_arora__49d73, who took 3 wickets in his spell of 4 overs, conceding 29 runs with an economy of 7.25. The match situation is critical with Sunrisers Hyderabad needing 87 runs from the remaining 30 balls, and the required run rate is a high 17.4. The over included 1 four and no sixes. The current match score is 114 runs for 7 wickets.
over summary
In the 14th over of the innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 15 runs without losing any wickets. Heinrich Klaasen was the top scorer of the over with 28 runs off 18 balls, including 2 sixes and a strike rate of 155.56. P. Cummins contributed 12 runs off 12 balls, hitting 2 fours. The over saw a total of 2 sixes and no fours. Sunil Narine bowled the over, conceding 30 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket in the match so far. The match situation is that Sunrisers Hyderabad require 95 runs from 36 balls, with a required run rate of 15.83. The overall team score is 106 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
over summary
Over 13 witnessed a relatively quiet period for Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring 7 runs without losing any wickets. Heinrich Klaasen continued his innings, accumulating 15 runs off 13 balls, while Pat Cummins supported with 11 runs from 11 deliveries. The over included one boundary. Harshit Rana bowled the over, conceding 15 runs and taking 1 wicket in his spell with an economy of 5. The match situation indicates that Sunrisers Hyderabad needs 110 runs from 42 balls, with a required run rate of 15.71. The overall score is 91 runs for the loss of 6 wickets.
over summary
Over 12 saw Sunrisers Hyderabad scoring 4 runs without any wickets. The over was bowled by Sunil Narine, who conceded 16 runs in the match so far and took 1 wicket. Cummins scored 6 runs off 7 balls, while Klaasen has 13 runs off 11 balls. The batting team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, have a match score of 84 runs for the loss of 6 wickets, needing 117 runs from 48 balls with a required run rate of 14.62. The current run rate is 7.00. Narine bowled the over, giving away 4 runs with 0 boundaries, and conceding 2 extras. The over was relatively economical, but the team still needs to accelerate their scoring rate significantly to reach the target.
over summary
Over 11 witnessed a mixed bag of fortunes for Sunrisers Hyderabad. A total of 8 runs were scored, but they also lost a crucial wicket. The over started with some promise as the batsmen managed to find the boundary once. However, the pressure mounted, resulting in the dismissal of a-rz--cricket--av-I9aT, who was caught after scoring 6 runs off 6 balls. h_klaasen continued to bat and scored 12 runs off 10 balls. The over concluded with p_cummins adding some quick runs, scoring 5 runs off 2 balls. va_chakravathi bowled the over, conceding 19 runs, with 1 wicket. The required run rate continues to be a concern, as they need 121 runs from 54 balls.
over summary
Over 10 of the innings saw Sunrisers Hyderabad scoring 9 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. The over started with Kam Mendis on strike, who was later dismissed. Klaasen and a-rz--cricket--av-I9aT were the other batsmen. The over contained 1 four and 1 wide. S Narine bowled this over, conceding 14 runs and taking 1 wicket. The current match score is 72/5 with 129 runs required from 60 balls. The required run rate is at 12.9. The innings has seen a mix of scoring, with some boundaries and a wicket indicating a shift in momentum for the bowling side. The batting team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, is under pressure to accelerate their run rate to meet the target.
over summary
Over 9 of the innings saw Sunrisers Hyderabad score 7 runs without any wickets falling. Klaasen continued his innings, contributing with a boundary, while Mendis also kept the scoreboard ticking. The over was bowled by va_chakravathi, who conceded 11 runs from his spell. The current match situation requires Sunrisers Hyderabad to score 138 runs from 66 balls to win, with a required run rate of 12.55. The run rate for the batting team is 7.0. Mendis is playing well and has scored 25 runs so far. Klaasen is also playing a steady knock. The bowler va_chakravathi bowled a decent over.
over summary
In the 8th over of the innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 5 runs without losing any wickets. The batsmen at the crease were h_klaasen and kam_mendis. h_klaasen scored 4 runs off 5 balls, while kam_mendis contributed with 24 runs off 15 balls. The bowler was s_narine, who conceded 5 runs in the over. The over saw no boundaries or sixes. The match situation is challenging for Sunrisers Hyderabad, needing 145 runs from 72 balls with a required run rate of 12.08. The overall team score is 56 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, with a current run rate of 7. The dot ball percentage for the over was 16.67%, with s_narine bowling 1 dot ball. kam_mendis has a healthy strike rate of 160 and boundary frequency of 5, and dot ball percentage of 40.
over summary
Over 7 witnessed a high-scoring affair with 18 runs scored and a wicket falling. Kam Mendis, the current striker, continued his aggressive batting, accumulating 22 runs off 13 balls, including 2 sixes and a four, maintaining a strike rate of 169.23. Nitish Kumar Reddy was dismissed, scoring 19 runs from 15 balls, including a six and two fours, before being caught out. H Klaasen joined the crease and scored 1 run from 1 ball. The bowling was handled by A Russell, who conceded 18 runs in the over and claimed one wicket. This over was expensive, including two sixes and a four by kam_mendis. The required run rate is at 11.54 and the team needs 150 runs off 78 balls.
over summary
In the 6th over of the innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 4 runs without losing any wickets. Nitish Kumar Reddy, the leading batsman, has accumulated 19 runs off 14 balls, including 2 fours and 1 six, maintaining a strike rate of 135.71. Kam Mendis contributed 5 runs from 9 balls. The bowler, Va Chakravathi, conceded 4 runs in the over with an economy rate of 4. The match situation is critical for Sunrisers Hyderabad, needing 168 runs from 84 balls with a required run rate of 12. Their current run rate is 5.5 with 3 wickets down and a total score of 33. The over saw no boundaries or sixes, with Va Chakravathi bowling 6 balls.
over summary
Over 5 witnessed a flurry of runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with 15 runs scored without any wickets falling. Nitish Kumar Reddy was the dominant batsman, smashing 16 runs off just 9 balls, including a six and two boundaries. His strike rate was an impressive 177.78. Kam Mendis provided support, scoring 4 runs. The over included two fours and a six, highlighting an aggressive approach. Vaibhav Arora bowled the over, conceding 15 runs. The match situation saw Sunrisers Hyderabad needing 172 runs from 90 balls, with a required run rate of 11.47. This over increased the pressure on the bowlers.
over summary
In the fourth over of the innings, Sunrisers Hyderabad scored 5 runs without losing any wickets. Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed 1 run off 3 balls, while Kam Mendis scored 4 runs from 8 balls. The over was bowled by Harshit Rana, who conceded 8 runs in the over with 1 wicket in total. The current match score is 14 runs for the loss of 3 wickets. The required run rate stands at 11.69, with 187 runs needed from 96 balls. The over saw no boundaries or sixes.
over summary
Over 3 saw a wicket fall with no runs scored. Ishan Kishan was dismissed after scoring 2 runs off 5 balls. The over was dominated by dot balls, with Kam Mendis facing 5 dot balls. Vaibhav Arora bowled this over, conceding 6 runs in his spell of 2 overs and taking 2 wickets. The current run rate is 3, with the team needing 192 runs from 102 balls. The pressure is mounting as the required run rate climbs to 11.29.
over summary
Over 2 witnessed a mixed bag of fortunes for Sunrisers Hyderabad. The over began with a run being scored, followed by a wicket. The bowler, Harshit Rana, conceded 3 runs, including 1 extra. Abhishek Sharma was dismissed after scoring 2 runs off 6 balls before getting caught. Ishan Kishan managed to score 2 runs off 4 balls, and is currently not out. The over saw a mix of singles and dot balls, with no boundaries or sixes. The run rate for the innings is 4.5, and the required run rate is 10.67. Kolkata Knight Riders bowled a good over with 1 wicket taken.
over summary
The first over of the innings saw Sunrisers Hyderabad scoring 6 runs for the loss of 1 wicket against Kolkata Knight Riders. The over began with a boundary scored by t_head, but he was soon dismissed. ab_sharma and i_kishan managed to score a single each. The bowler, c__player__vaibhav_arora__49d73, conceded 6 runs with 1 wicket. The batting team needs 195 runs from 114 balls with a required run rate of 10.26. The over contained 1 four and no sixes.
innings summary
Kolkata Knight Riders posted a competitive total of 200/6 in their 20 overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The innings started cautiously with 7 runs in the first over but quickly gained momentum. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Venkatesh Iyer played crucial roles, scoring aggressive half-centuries, contributing significantly to the team's run rate. Andre Russell and Rinku Singh provided late innings boosts. Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers struggled to contain the runs, with some overs going for a high economy rate. The innings saw a good mix of boundaries and singles, with the team keeping a steady run rate throughout. The innings concluded with a flurry of wickets in the final over, but the damage was already done, setting a challenging target for the opposition.
phase summary
The final five overs witnessed an explosive display of batting from Kolkata Knight Riders. The 16th over started steadily with 12 runs, with both rk_singh and Venkatesh Iyer looking comfortable at the crease. The momentum continued to build in the 17th over, with 15 runs added to the total. The 18th over saw a further acceleration, with 17 runs coming off the over, including a six and a couple of boundaries. The penultimate over was the most expensive, as 21 runs were scored with a flurry of boundaries and another six. However, the innings concluded with a mixed bag in the final over. Although 13 runs were scored, KKR lost two wickets, with Venkatesh Iyer getting dismissed after scoring a half-century. Overall, the aggressive batting helped KKR reach a formidable total of 200, setting a challenging target. The bowlers struggled to contain the batsmen during this phase, with several overs going for a considerable number of runs.
phase summary
Kolkata Knight Riders scored a total of 122 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in overs 11 to 15. The phase saw Angkrish Raghuvanshi getting dismissed after scoring a half-century. The batting side managed to hit 2 sixes and 2 fours in this phase. The bowlers took 2 wickets each in overs 11 and 13. The run rate was consistent, and the team maintained a steady scoring pace. Simarjeet Singh and Zeeshan Ansari, the bowlers conceded at a high economy rate of 10 and 8.33 respectively. Venkatesh Iyer scored 11 runs of 10 balls.
phase summary
Over 7 saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 8 runs with no wickets lost. Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were at the crease. Zeeshan Ansari bowled the over, conceding 8 runs. Over 8, 10 runs were added with no wickets. Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued batting, with H Patel bowling the over. Over 9 saw a cautious approach with only 4 runs scored, and no wickets fell. Zeeshan Ansari bowled another over. Over 10 concluded the phase with 9 runs, Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were the batsmen. Cummins took a wicket in this over. Overall, this phase witnessed steady scoring. Rahane was the highest scorer among batsmen. Cummins, with a wicket, emerged as the best bowler.
phase summary
Kolkata Knight Riders had a mixed start in the initial overs. Over 1 saw a steady start with 7 runs without any wickets lost. Over 2 witnessed the loss of de Kock, with a wicket falling but the team still managed to score 7 runs. Over 3 saw a wicket of Narine fall and scored 3 runs. Over 4 saw a good run rate with 9 runs scored without losing any wickets. Over 5, the scoring rate improved significantly, with 12 runs added to the total. In the 6th over, 15 runs were added to the scoreboard. Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were the key batters, while Sunil Narine got out in the 3rd over. The bowling attack was shared by Ahmed and Cummins.
over summary
The 20th over of the innings saw a flurry of runs and wickets. A total of 13 runs were scored, with 2 wickets falling. Venkatesh Iyer, the top scorer, was dismissed after a quickfire 60 runs off 29 balls, including 7 fours and 3 sixes. Rinku Singh remained not out with 32 runs from 17 balls. Andre Russell also got dismissed for 1 run from 2 balls. The over included 1 four and 1 six. Harshal Patel bowled the over, conceding 13 runs and taking 1 wicket. The Kolkata Knight Riders ended up with 200/6 in 20 overs, with a run rate of 10.
over summary
In the 19th over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored a brisk 21 runs without losing any wickets. Venkatesh Iyer continued his impressive form, accumulating 50 runs off 26 balls, including 6 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a high strike rate of 192.31. Rk Singh also played aggressively, contributing 31 runs from 16 balls with 4 fours and 1 six. The over saw a mix of boundaries and singles, with both batsmen capitalizing on scoring opportunities. Pat Cummins, bowling this over, conceded 21 runs, which increased his overall economy for the match. The Kolkata Knight Riders' total now stands at 187 for 4 in 19 overs. The over showcased aggressive batting from the Kolkata Knight Riders, keeping the scoring rate high.
over summary
In the 18th over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 17 runs without losing any wickets. Venkatesh Iyer and Rk Singh were at the crease, contributing significantly to the run flow. Iyer scored steadily, while Singh played aggressively, increasing the scoring rate. The over included 2 fours and 1 six. Simarjeet Singh bowled this over, but couldn't pick up any wickets. The overall match score reached 166/4 in 18 overs.
over summary
Over 17 witnessed a high-scoring affair with 15 runs amassed without any wickets falling. Venkatesh Iyer continued his innings, scoring 20 runs off 16 balls, including a six and a four, maintaining a strike rate of 125. Rk Singh played aggressively, contributing 24 runs off just 14 balls, highlighted by four boundaries, achieving a strike rate of 171.43. The bowling attack, led by h_patel, conceded 30 runs in the over, with an economy rate of 10. The over saw three fours, indicating a shift in momentum towards the batting side. The Kolkata Knight Riders are now at 149/4 in 17 overs.
over summary
Over 16 witnessed a flurry of activity, with Kolkata Knight Riders accumulating 12 runs without any wickets falling. The over featured aggressive batting from both rk_singh and c__player__venkatesh_iyer__c5a75, who contributed significantly to the scoring rate. rk_singh played a steady innings, scoring 11 runs off 10 balls with a strike rate of 110, including a boundary. c__player__venkatesh_iyer__c5a75 was more explosive, smashing 18 runs off 14 balls, hitting a six and a four, and maintaining a strike rate of 128.57. The bowler, s_ahmed, faced a challenging over, conceding 12 runs with no wickets taken. His overall figures for the match included 1 wicket for 29 runs in 4 overs, with an economy rate of 7.25. The match score stood at 134/4 at the end of the over, indicating a strong run rate for Kolkata Knight Riders. The over included two fours and a six, showing the dominance of batsmen.
over summary
Over 15 saw Kolkata Knight Riders adding 9 runs to their total without any loss of wickets. Venkatesh Iyer continued to score runs and hit a six. rk_singh also played steadily. Simarjeet Singh bowled the over, conceding 9 runs and including a six. The overall match score is 122/4 in 15 overs. The innings had one six and no fours. Venkatesh Iyer had a strike rate of 110 with one six and rk_singh played with a strike rate of 75. Simarjeet Singh bowled 18 balls and gave 30 runs.
over summary
Over 14 saw Kolkata Knight Riders adding 5 runs to their total without any wickets falling. Venkatesh Iyer, the main striker, scored 5 runs off 8 balls, displaying a strike rate of 62.5. His innings included 5 singles, highlighting his ability to rotate the strike. Rk Singh contributed 3 runs from 4 balls, with a strike rate of 75. The bowling attack was led by H Patel, who conceded 15 runs in this over, including 1 extra, maintaining an economy rate of 7.5. Patel bowled 12 balls in the over, with 4 dot balls, indicating a dot ball percentage of 33.33%. The over included no sixes and no fours. The match score stands at 113/4 in 14 overs. The over showcased a period of steady scoring for KKR with a combined score of 8 runs.
over summary
Over 13 witnessed a mixed bag of events. Kolkata Knight Riders managed to score 4 runs but lost a crucial wicket. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, the top scorer with a brisk 50 off 32 balls, was dismissed. Venkatesh Iyer and R.K. Singh are at the crease. The bowling attack was spearheaded by Kam Mendis who picked up a wicket and conceded only 4 runs in the over. The team's total stands at 108/4 in 13 overs with a run rate of 8.31.
over summary
In the 12th over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 7 runs without losing any wickets. Angkrish Raghuvanshi was the dominant batsman, accumulating 49 runs off 29 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes, maintaining a strike rate of 168.97. Venkatesh Iyer contributed 1 run from 3 balls. Simarjeet Singh bowled the over, conceding 21 runs in his spell so far with an economy rate of 10.5. The over included 1 four and no sixes. The Kolkata Knight Riders' total score reached 104 runs for the loss of 3 wickets after 12 overs. The run rate is 8.67
over summary
Over 11 witnessed Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 13 runs with the loss of one wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, still at the crease, continues his aggressive innings, accumulating 43 runs off 26 balls. A Rahane got dismissed after scoring 38 runs off 27 balls. The bowling was spearheaded by Zeeshan Ansari, who conceded 25 runs in this over and picked up a wicket. The over included 1 four and 1 six. The match score is 97/3 in 11 overs with a run rate of 8.82.
over summary
The 10th over of the Kolkata Knight Riders' innings saw a total of 9 runs scored with no wickets falling. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane continued their partnership, with Raghuvanshi contributing a steady 30 runs off 21 balls, including 1 six and 3 fours, while maintaining a strike rate of 142.86. Rahane added to the score with a quick 38 runs from 26 balls, featuring an aggressive display with 4 sixes and 1 four, achieving a strike rate of 146.15. The bowling was handled by Pat Cummins, who conceded 24 runs in the over, including 3 sixes, with a total of 1 wicket taken earlier in the innings. The current match score stands at 84/2 after 10 overs, maintaining a run rate of 8.4. The over was relatively quiet in terms of boundaries, with only 1 six being hit, and no fours. The match situation indicates a good scoring rate for Kolkata Knight Riders.
over summary
In the 9th over of the Kolkata Knight Riders' innings, a total of 4 runs were scored without any wickets falling. The batsmen a_rahane and c__player__angkrish_raghuvanshi__eb609 continued their partnership, adding to the team's total. The bowler c__player__zeeshan_ansari__47132 bowled the over, conceding 4 runs. a_rahane has a strike rate of 140.91, while c__player__angkrish_raghuvanshi__eb609 has a strike rate of 147.37. The overall match score is 75/2 in 9.0 overs. The run rate is 8.33. No sixes or fours were hit in this over. The over was a quiet one, with the batsmen focusing on building their innings.
over summary
Over 8 witnessed Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 10 runs without losing any wickets. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, with a strike rate of 162.5, and Ajinkya Rahane, with a strike rate of 152.63, continued their innings. H. Patel bowled the over, conceding 10 runs with 2 boundaries. The match score stands at 71/2 in 8 overs. The over included 2 fours and no sixes. The batting team's run rate is 8.88. The over focused on accumulation, keeping the scoreboard ticking with singles and twos, setting a solid foundation for the team.
over summary
Over 7 saw Kolkata Knight Riders adding 8 runs to their total without losing any wickets. A. Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi continued their partnership, contributing to the team's score. The over included one boundary (four) but no sixes were hit. Zeeshan Ansari bowled the over, conceding 8 runs. The overall match score stands at 61/2 in 7 overs.
over summary
Over 6 saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring a brisk 15 runs without losing any wickets. A. Rahane was the dominant batsman, smashing two sixes in the over and maintaining a high strike rate of 150. Angkrish Raghuvanshi also contributed significantly, scoring at a strike rate of 177.78. Simarjeet Singh bowled the over, conceding 14 runs off his 6 balls, including two sixes. The over's scoring rate was high, contributing to the team's overall score of 53/2 in 6 overs. The over included two sixes and one extra run in the form of a leg bye, showing an aggressive batting approach.
over summary
In the fifth over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored a total of 12 runs without losing any wickets. Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 9 runs off 7 balls, including 1 four, maintaining a strike rate of 128.57. A. Rahane added 14 runs from 10 balls, smashing 2 sixes at a strike rate of 140. The bowling was handled by S. Ahmed, who conceded 17 runs in this over. Overall, the team's score reached 38/2 in 5.0 overs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and A. Rahane were the key batsmen in this over. A. Rahane hit a couple of sixes. S. Ahmed bowled this over and picked a wicket earlier in the innings.
over summary
Over 4 saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 9 runs without any wickets falling. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and A Rahane were the batsmen. Rahane hit a six. Pat Cummins bowled the over, conceding 9 runs. The over included 1 six and no fours. The team's total score is 26/2 in 4 overs. Cummins took 1 wicket in his 2 overs so far, conceding 15 runs. Rahane has a strike rate of 116.67, while Raghuvanshi has a strike rate of 80.
over summary
Over 3 saw Kolkata Knight Riders score 3 runs while losing a wicket. Sunil Narine was dismissed after scoring 7 runs off 7 balls, including a six. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane are at the crease with 1 run each. The bowling was done by Shahbaz Ahmed, who took one wicket and conceded 5 runs in the over. The match score is 17/2 after 3 overs. The overall run rate is 5.67
over summary
In the second over of the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders scored 7 runs while losing 1 wicket. Sunil Narine was the key aggressor, smashing a six and accumulating 6 runs from 5 balls. De Kock was dismissed, scoring 1 run from 6 balls, while A Rahane remained not out, scoring 0 runs from 1 ball. The bowling attack was spearheaded by Pat Cummins, who conceded 6 runs and picked up 1 wicket. The over saw a mix of scoring opportunities. The Knight Riders currently stand at 14/1 in 2 overs.
toss
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bowl first
over summary
The first over of the innings saw Kolkata Knight Riders scoring 7 runs without any wickets lost. S. Ahmed bowled the over, conceding 2 runs from the bat with an additional 1 wide. De Kock was the main batsman, scoring 1 run off 5 balls with a strike rate of 20, while S. Narine faced 1 ball without scoring. The over included 6 extras, significantly contributing to the run total. The run rate for the over was 7.