In the sixth game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025,, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) delivered a dominant performance, beating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight counters At Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Gowahati.
KKR limits the Royals of Rajasthan to a lower total
After winning the draw and chose to move first, KKR’s quisors took full advantage of the conditions, restoring RR at 151/9 in their 20 Overs. Rajasthan took a decent start with Yashasvi Jaiswal (29 of 24 balls) and skipper Riyan Parag (25 out of 15 balls) Play attacks in the power game. However, their momentum was interrupted when Moeen Ali (2/23) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/17) woven their magic in the middle of the middle, collecting crucial counters and tightening the running flow.
The biggest blow for RR came when their captain Riyan ParagWho looked in a sublime touch, fell to Chakravarthy in the eighth. Nitish Rana (8 OFF 9) and Wanindu hazaanga (4 OFF 4) failed to contribute significantly, put pressure on the intermediate order of the Rajasthan. Dhruv (33 out of 28 balls) tried to anchor the sleeves and train partnerships, but the counters continued to fall at regular intervals. A late cameo from Jofra Archer (16 out of 7 balls) has ensured a certain respectability in total, but KKR’s disciplined bowling attack assured that RR never had the final they needed.
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Kock Guide KKR’s Masterclass KKR to a comfortable victory
With a modest target of 152, the KKR sleeves started with caution but effectively, as Kock Quinton played a brilliant blow to guide his team towards the victory. The South African window goalkeeper looked in sublime form, marking 97 undefeated on 61 bullets, breaking eight limits and six to keep KKR in charge. Moeen (5 out of 12), who was promoted to open, could not have much impact because he was exhausted due to confusion in the sixth. However, KKR did not panic, with the captain Ajinkya Rahane (18 OFF 15) Provide a regular hand before falling to Rasaanga.
With the dismissal of Rahane at 70/2 in 10.1 Overs, the Rajasthan saw a small window of opportunity to make a return, but young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (22 OFF 17) joined forces with De Kock to ensure that KKR remained on the right track. The two strikers turned the strike well while punishing the loose deliveries. Rajasthan’s quisors, in particular Rasaanga (1/34) and Parag (0/25), tried to apply a pressure but failed, because KKR remained firmly in the driver’s seat until the end. With Kock leading, KKR sealed his first IPL 2025 victory, bouncing their opening defeat in style.
Here’s how fans reacted:
QDK in shape is a very positive news for KKR. Kolkata brilliant victory. Khoob Bhalo 👏
– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) March 26, 2025
RR looks like a shadow of last season. Let go of the players of firearms buttler, Boult, Yuzi and Ash – large boots to fill. Did not result in stronger replacements. This season is shaped as a difficult battle for RR. #Rrvkkr # IPL2025
– Wasim Jaffer (@ wasimjaffer14) March 26, 2025
Quinton of the most frustrating player of all time. He had no retired company at 29 years old with this set of skills. Could have easily ended as a top20 cricket player oats
– Akif (@AuCTORDEISLET) March 26, 2025
Kock Quinton finished it in style. Century missed, would have loved seeing one, we striking them too rarely. But what a round being particularly given this delicate counter. Large signature for KKR 💜 pic.twitter.com/tjbc6nwxfb
– Sohom (@awaarahoon) March 26, 2025
At what speed Verreynne in the tests and Rickelton with laws intensified after the departure of Quinton, as if the void had never existed. His retirement always hurts but a little less …
– prithvi (@ prithvi10_) March 26, 2025
Oooof Quinton de Kock 🥵🥵🥵
– 🇿🇦🇿🇦 Sabeeha Majid 🏏 / Da Miller Stan Account❤️ (@sabeehamajid) March 26, 2025
Slam !!! Finished with a 🔥 six to seal the victory 🤩🤩
– Kolkataknighriders (@Kkriders) March 26, 2025
The 97 season!
Shreyas Iyer 97 *
Kock 97 * QuintonShould another ton or 90 see? 🤔
– Nikhil 🏏 (@CRICCRAZYNIKS) March 26, 2025
Know that it hurts a little, Royals FAM. Same here. We will come back 💗 pic.twitter.com/bcfiodfeov
– Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) March 26, 2025
🚨 KKR Cruise to Victory! ⚡️
They run comfortably 152, winning by 8 counters, thanks to the stock -up of Kock Quinton! 🔥🏏#Cricket #Ipl # IPL2025 #Rrvkkr #Crickettwitter pic.twitter.com/ryatt39nq1
– Crickettimes.com (@CricketTimeMeshq) March 26, 2025
