Kolkata Knight Riders showcased a sensational comeback performance to crush Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs at Eden Gardens. Despite losing both openers early, KKR posted a formidable 200/6, thanks to an explosive middle order. Their bowlers then delivered a masterclass, completely dismantling SRH for just 120 runs in 16.4 overs, handing the visitors their biggest defeat in IPL history. KKR’s innings had a shaky start as Quinton de Kock (1) and Sunil Narine (7) departed within the first three overs. However, skipper Ajinkya Rahane (38 off 27) steadied the innings before Angkrish Raghuvanshi (50 off 32) and Venkatesh Iyer (60 off 29) turned the tide with aggressive stroke play. Iyer, in particular, was in devastating form, striking at over 200. Rinku Singh (32* off 17) provided the late flourish, ensuring KKR reached the 200-run mark. Pat Cummins (1/44) and Mohammed Shami (1/29) picked up crucial wickets for SRH, but their overall bowling effort fell flat against KKR’s power-packed batting resurgence. Read also: Empty Seats at Eden! CAB Hikes Ticket Prices for IPL 2025 KKR’s Bowling and Fielding Masterclass Defending 201, KKR’s bowlers proved that cricket is not just about power-hitting. Vaibhav Arora (3/29) and Varun Chakravarthy (3/22) spearheaded the attack, exploiting the two-paced Eden Gardens pitch to perfection. Harshit Rana (1/15) and Andre Russell (2/21) also made crucial breakthroughs. SRH’s chase started on a disastrous note. Travis Head (4) perished in the first over, mistiming a shot to Harshit Rana. Abhishek Sharma (2) and Ishan Kishan (2) fell in quick succession, leaving SRH reeling at 9/3. Heinrich Klaasen (33 off 21) and Kamindu Mendis (27 off 20) attempted a fightback, but the relentless KKR bowling attack never let them settle. The lower order collapsed without resistance, sealing SRH’s fate. KKR’s fielding was top-notch, with Harshit Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, and Ajinkya Rahane taking brilliant catches that choked any SRH momentum. With this emphatic win, KKR not only secured two crucial points but also significantly boosted their net run rate. On the other hand, SRH suffered a humiliating loss, exposing vulnerabilities in their so-called monstrous batting lineup. This game was a reminder that cricket is a complete package—where bowling and fielding are just as crucial as power-hitting.