In the sixth match of IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a dominant performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on March 26, 2025.
KKR secured their first victory of the season, defeating RR by eight wickets in a one-sided affair.
RR vs KKR Match Summary
- Rajasthan Royals: 151/9 (20 overs)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 153/2 (17.3 overs)
- Result: KKR won by 8 wickets
RR vs KKR Key Performers
- Quinton de Kock (KKR):
- The Player of the Match played a sensational knock, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs off 61 balls, including eight fours and six sixes. His innings anchored KKR’s chase and ensured a comfortable victory.
- Varun Chakravarthy (KKR):
- The spinner was instrumental in restricting RR’s batting lineup, taking 2 wickets for 17 runs in his four overs.
- Moeen Ali (KKR):
- Ali contributed with both bat and ball, picking up 2 wickets for 23 runs and playing a steady role in the chase.
- Dhruv Jurel (RR):
- Jurel was RR’s top scorer with 33 runs, but his efforts were insufficient to set a challenging target.
RR vs KKR Match Highlights
The match began with KKR winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Rajasthan Royals struggled to build partnerships, losing wickets at regular intervals.
Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal provided brief resistance, but none of the RR batters could convert their starts into substantial scores.
KKR’s bowlers maintained tight lines and lengths, with Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali leading the charge to restrict RR to a modest total of 151/9.
In response, Kolkata Knight Riders started steadily, ensuring no early wickets were lost during the Powerplay. Quinton de Kock played a masterful innings, bringing up his maiden IPL fifty for KKR in style.
Despite Moeen Ali’s run-out dismissal, de Kock continued to dominate the RR bowlers with his aggressive stroke play.
His partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi proved crucial as KKR chased down the target comfortably in just 17.3 overs.
Captain’s Remarks
Ajinkya Rahane, the victorious captain of KKR, praised his team’s all-around performance during the post-match presentation.
He highlighted the importance of disciplined bowling in the first six overs and credited his spinners for their impactful spells.
Rahane also lauded Quinton de Kock’s exceptional knock, calling it a defining moment in their campaign.
