In a thrilling contest at Barsapara Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased their dominance over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 6 of IPL 2025. Winning the toss, KKR opted to bowl first, and their bowlers set the stage for a convincing victory.
Rajasthan Royals’ Struggle with the Bat
RR’s batting lineup failed to impress, managing only 151/9 in 20 overs. Dhruv Jurel was the top scorer, contributing 33 runs off 28 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag in with valuable runs, but the team couldn’t build strong partnerships.
KKR Bowlers Shine at IPL 2025
KKR’s bowling attack was relentless:
- Vaibhav Arora took 2 wickets, dismantling RR’s middle order.
- Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali took 2 wickets each, keeping the run flow in check.
KKR’s Clinical Chase Led by Quinton de Kock
Chasing a modest 153-run target, KKR’s openers set the tone for an easy win. Quinton de Kock played a sensational knock of 97 off 61 balls*, leading KKR to victory in just 17.3 overs. Ankush Raghuvanshi supported him well with 22 runs in 17 balls.
With this stellar performance, Quinton de Kock was awarded the Player of the Match for his unbeaten innings.
Final Scorecard
Rajasthan Royals: 151/9 (20 overs)
- Dhruv Chaudhary – 33 (28)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal – 24 (21)
- Riyan Parag – 21 (15)
- Vaibhav Arora – 2/33
- Varun Chakravarthy – 2/17
- Moeen Ali – 2/23
Kolkata Knight Riders: 153/2 (17.3 overs)
- Quinton de Kock – 97* (61)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 22 (17)
- KKR won by 8 wickets
- KKR moves up in the points table https://crick.press/points-table/
Watch the highlights at https://www.iplt20.com/video/59213/ipl-2025-m06-rr-vs-kkr—match-highlights?tagNames=2025?utm_source=video&utm_medium=onebox&utm_campaign=ipl2025
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