IPL 2025: KKR’s Record in Their Last 7 Season Openers

KKR kicked off IPL 2024 with a thrilling 4-run victory over SRH at Eden Gardens. Andre Russell’s explosive 64* off 25 balls powered KKR to 208/7, while Suyash Sharma’s tight bowling in the final over sealed the deal.

2024: KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

In IPL 2023, KKR faced Punjab Kings in Mohali but fell short by 7 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected chase. Punjab posted 191/5, and despite contributions from KKR’s batsmen, Arshdeep Singh’s bowling tilted the game in Punjab’s favor.

2023: KKR vs Punjab Kings

KKR started IPL 2022 on a high, defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 wickets at Wankhede Stadium. CSK managed 131/5, but Umesh Yadav’s fiery spell and a steady chase led by Ajinkya Rahane (44) gave KKR the win.

2022: KKR vs Chennai Super Kings

In their 2021 opener, KKR triumphed over SRH by 10 runs in Chennai. Nitish Rana’s 80 and Rahul Tripathi’s 53 helped KKR post 187/6, while Prasidh Krishna’s disciplined bowling ensured SRH couldn’t close the gap.

2021: KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2020 began with a setback for KKR as they lost to Mumbai Indians (MI) by 49 runs in Abu Dhabi. MI’s 195/5, powered by Rohit Sharma, proved too much for KKR, who struggled in their chase despite a promising start.

2020: KKR vs Mumbai Indians

KKR opened IPL 2019 with a 6-wicket win against SRH at Eden Gardens. David Warner’s 85 wasn’t enough for SRH as Andre Russell’s blistering 49* off 19 balls guided KKR to chase down 181 with ease.

2019: KKR vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

In 2018, KKR stunned RCB by 4 wickets in Kolkata. RCB scored 176/7, but Nitish Rana’s quickfire 34 and Dinesh Karthik’s finishing touch (35*) helped KKR chase it down in a nail-biting finish.

2018: KKR vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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