Match Summary – RR vs KKR, Match 6, IPL 2025
In Match 6 of TATA IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Wednesday, 26 March 2025.
This was a commanding win for KKR, led by a stunning unbeaten knock from Quinton de Kock, who guided the team to chase down the target with ease.
✅ Yesterday’s IPL Match Result:
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets against Rajasthan Royals.
Match Scorecard – RR vs KKR
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 151/9 | 20.0 ov |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 153/2 | 17.3 ov |
Man of the Match: Quinton de Kock (KKR)
De Kock smashed an unbeaten 97 runs off 61 balls with 8 fours and 6 sixes, anchoring the chase perfectly. His composed yet aggressive knock sealed the game for KKR.
Rajasthan Royals Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dhruv Jurel | 33 | 28 | 5 | 0 | 117.86 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 29 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 120.83 |
| Riyan Parag (C) | 25 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 166.67 |
Fall of Wickets: 33/1 (Sanju Samson, 3.5 ov), 67/2 (Riyan Parag, 8.0 ov), 69/3 (Yashasvi Jaiswal, 8.4 ov), 76/4 (Wanindu Hasaranga, 9.5 ov), 82/5 (Nitish Rana, 11.0 ov), 110/6 (Shubham Dubey, 15.0 ov), 131/7 (Dhruv Jurel, 18.1 ov), 138/8 (Shimron Hetmyer, 19.0 ov), 151/9 (Jofra Archer, 20.0 ov)
KKR Bowling – Best Performers
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 4.0 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
| Moeen Ali | 4.0 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Vaibhav Arora | 4.0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock | 97* | 61 | 8 | 6 | 159.02 |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 22* | 17 | 2 | 0 | 129.41 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 120.00 |
Fall of Wickets: 44/1 (Moeen Ali, 7.0 ov), 70/2 (Ajinkya Rahane, 10.0 ov)
Key Moments & Turning Points
- RR posted 151/9 with early momentum but failed to accelerate in the death overs.
- KKR chased the target in just 17.3 overs, showcasing dominance with the bat.
- Varun Chakaravarthy & Moeen Ali restricted RR’s middle order.
- Quinton de Kock played one of the best knocks of IPL 2025 so far.
Post-Match Reactions
- Quinton de Kock (POTM): “Just played the situation. It wasn’t a big-hitting pitch, so I focused on timing and placement.”
- Riyan Parag (RR Captain): “We were 15-20 runs short. The plan was to get de Kock early, but he played really well.”
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR Captain): “Really proud of the boys. Moeen and Varun bowled beautifully, and de Kock was just world-class.”
Today’s IPL Match:
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants
Match 7 – IPL 2025
Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Time: 7:30 PM IST
