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IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Highlights: Quinton de Kock remains unbeaten on 97 as Kolkata Knight Riders thumped Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets to open their account on the points table.
- 11:00 PM IST, Mar 26Kolkata Knight Riders (153/2) beat Rajasthan Royals (151/9) by 8 wickets
- 10:46 PM IST, Mar 26Kolkata Knight Riders need 27 runs in 24 balls
- 10:30 PM IST, Mar 26Quinton de Kock stamps authority!
- 10:25 PM IST, Mar 26QDK hits fifty!
- 10:21 PM IST, Mar 26Hasaranga gets his first wicket in Royals jersey
- 10:01 PM IST, Mar 26RUN OUT! Moeen Ali departs for 5!
- 9:52 PM IST, Mar 26QDK hits six!
- 9:46 PM IST, Mar 26Quinton de Kock smashes Archer!
- 9:37 PM IST, Mar 26Sensational first over from Jofra Archer!
- 9:17 PM IST, Mar 26Rajasthan Royals score 151/9 (D Jurel 33; V Chakaravarthy 2/17) in 20 overs vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- 9:13 PM IST, Mar 26Harshit removes Hetmyer!
- 9:06 PM IST, Mar 26Rana removes Jurel!
- 8:48 PM IST, Mar 26Vaibhav removes Dubey!
- 8:35 PM IST, Mar 26Jurel hits four!
- 8:27 PM IST, Mar 26Moeen Ali outfoxes Rana!
- 8:23 PM IST, Mar 26Varun Chakaravarthy strikes again!
- 8:15 PM IST, Mar 26Moeen removes Jaiswal!
- 8:11 PM IST, Mar 26Varun dismisses Parag
- 8:02 PM IST, Mar 26Jaiswal, Parag counter-attack!
- 7:57 PM IST, Mar 26Jaiswal dropped!
- 7:50 PM IST, Mar 26Samson departs!
- 7:47 PM IST, Mar 26Jaiswal break shackles!
- 7:41 PM IST, Mar 26Tidy from Vaibhav
- 7:35 PM IST, Mar 26Solid start from Samson!
- 7:30 PM IST, Mar 26Action Begins!
- 7:16 PM IST, Mar 26Check Impact Subs!
- 7:13 PM IST, Mar 26RR Playing XI!
- 7:09 PM IST, Mar 26KKR Playing XI
- 7:01 PM IST, Mar 26Rahane elects to bowl first!
- 6:10 PM IST, Mar 26Probable XIs
- 5:56 PM IST, Mar 26Rahane meets Rahul!
- 5:42 PM IST, Mar 26KKR seek blessings at Kamakhya Temple
- 5:28 PM IST, Mar 26Anrich Nortje fitness a concern for KKR!
- 4:52 PM IST, Mar 26Head to Head!
- 4:39 PM IST, Mar 26Chakaravarthy starts season on wrong note!
- 4:29 PM IST, Mar 26Jofra Archer registers unwanted record!
- 4:19 PM IST, Mar 26Rinku's form a big concern!
- 4:10 PM IST, Mar 26RR suffer big defeat vs SRH!
IPL 2025, RR vs KKR Highlights: Quinton de Kock played a magnificent 97-run* knock to make the 152-run chase a cakewalk for the Kolkata Knight Riders as they won the match by 8 wickets to open their account on the points table. Varun Chakaravarthy and Moeen Ali showed their class with the ball as Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Rajasthan Royals to 151/9. Dhruv Jurel was the highest run-getter for the Royals with his 33-run knock. While Varun, Moeen, Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora shared two wickets each for the Knight Riders in Guwahati....Read More
Chakaravarthy returned to his best and claimed the crucial wicket of Riyan Parag for 25 to open his account. The local boy looked solid, but he failed to convert the start to a big score in Guwahati. Vaibhav Arora hit the timber and sent Sanju Samson back in the pavilion for 13. The swashbuckling opener looked to break the shackles but failed to get anything on the ball. Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. KKR will miss the important services of Sunil Narine as Rahane asserted that he is not well at the moment. Moeen Ali named his replacement in the XI for the Royals clash. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be in search of their first win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the IPL match on Wednesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The two teams have started their tournament on an underwhelming note, with losses in their opening matches. KKR were outclassed completely by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener after the underwhelming performance of their middle-order and bowlers. The defending champions struggled against the RCB spinners as the likes of Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell failed to get going. Meanwhile, the KKR spin duo Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine failed to make any impact as Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Phil Salt stood tall against the challenger.
Rajasthan Royals also endured a tough defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad after their bowlers leaked 286 runs. Their strike bowler Jofra Archer had a forgettable outing after conceding the most expensive spell in IPL history with 76 runs runs in his four overs. No Rajasthan bowlers managed to the Sunrisers Hyderabad mayhem as Ishan Kishan and Travis Head smashed everyone all around the park. The batting unit did put up a solid fight back, with Dhruv Jurel and Sanju Samson hitting half-centuries, while young Shubham Dubey showcased his six-hitting talent on the big stage.
The Knight Riders will be desperate for Rinku Singh to regain his finishing touch in the lower order, as his contributions can turn a competitive total into an imposing one.
However, his recent T20 form has been underwhelming, with scores of 11, 9, 8, 30, and 9 in his last five international appearances, along with a 12 in KKR’s IPL opener.
KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun is also not bothered about big hitters Andre Russell and Rinku Singh not contributing much in KKR's total of 174 for 8, which RCB overhauled with 22 balls remaining.
"Sport is about failing. You fail more often, then you succeed. Of course, champions like Russell, I think it must be weighing in his mind that he failed last game and he is out to prove every single game. We are also hoping that he will really come good in tomorrow's game.
"Rinku has bated beautifully in the games leading up to the tournament. We are not too worried about his form."
Rajasthan Royals' stand-in captain, Riyan Parag, exudes confidence in leading the team during Sanju Samson’s absence. He emphasized that the transition has been seamless, thanks to the strong backing of senior players and the coaching staff.
Despite the defeat in Hyderabad, Parag highlighted the positives, particularly the middle order's strong performance.
"I feel the middle order is always the backbone of any batting order. For them to step up like they did, for them to bat like they did, regardless of the end result, I think that's a big plus because we are not going to give 280 every game of the season. There are going to be 180, 140, 150 games and that's where we'll need them the most," he explained.
Highlights of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati:
- Quinton de Kock scores 97* off 61 as Kolkata Knight Riders (153/2) beat Rajasthan Royals (151/9) by 8 wickets
- Quinton de Kock scored fifty in 36 balls. Kolkata Knight Riders 79/2 in 10.5 overs vs Rajasthan Royals (151/9) in Guwahati
- Moeen Ali departed after a sluggish start; he managed to score just five off 12 balls.
- Rajasthan Royals score 151/9 (D Jurel 33; V Chakaravarthy 2/17) in 20 overs vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati.
- Varun Chakaravarthy got the better of Riyan Parag for 25 to break the crucial stand. Moeen Ali soon joined the party to get rid of Yashasvi Jaiswal.
- Vaibhav Arora claimed the first wicket of the match as he got the better of Sanju Samson for 13.
- Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bowl vs Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati.
RR vs KKR Live: Kolkata Knight Riders (153/2) beat Rajasthan Royals (151/9) by 8 wickets
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock finishes it off in the best of style. He smashes Jofra Archer for a four and a couple of sixes to seal the first win for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025. A magnificent performance from the Proteas star as he remains unbeaten on 97 off 61 balls as KKR registered a clinical win over an underwhelming Royals side. The title defence is back on the track for KKR as this win will also boost their NRR which took hammering against RCB. Kolkata Knight Riders (153/2) beat Rajasthan Royals (151/9) by 8 wickets
RR vs KKR Live: Big over for KKR!
RR vs KKR Live: 10 runs came off Maheesh Theekshana's over and the required run rate has dropped below 6 now. Kolkata Knight Riders need to focus on finishing the game early to improve their NRR. KKR 135/2 in 17 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Kolkata Knight Riders need 27 runs in 24 balls
RR vs KKR Live: 16 runs came off the last couple of overs as KKR are operating on cruise control now. Quinton de Kock is playing a quality knock here with controlled aggression to take the innings forward. Kolkata Knight Riders need 27 runs in 24 balls an easy task for the defending champions
RR vs KKR Live: Tight from Sandeep!
RR vs KKR Live: A tidy over from Sandeep Sharma as six runs came off it. KKR won't mind an over like that, as they are in a comfortable position in this chase. Kolkata Knight Riders need 42 runs in 35 balls which is very much comfortable with the batters they have in their line-up. KKR 109/2 in 14 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Big over for KKR!
RR vs KKR Live: A couple of boundaries in the over as Quinton de Kock and Angkrish Raghuvanshi both clear the rope. Another big over for KKR as 13 runs came off it. The required run rate is 7 and KKR will look to finish it quickly.
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock stamps authority!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock smashes another maximum and 10 runs came off it. The momentum is in KKR's way completely, and the Royals need a couple of wickets to bounce back in the game; otherwise, it will be too late. They are definitely missing someone like Yuzvendra Chahal this season. KKR 90/2 in 12 overs
RR vs KKR Live: QDK hits fifty!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock completes his fifty with a six as he is holding the Knight Riders' chase together. The left-handed batter reached the mark in 36 balls. Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the new man in the middle. 10 runs came off the last over and KKR need to continue this momentum. KKR 80/2 in 11 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Hasaranga gets his first wicket in Royals jersey
RR vs KKR Live: Wanindu Hasaranga gets his first wicket in Royals colours as he gets the better of KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane for 18. The pressure is now mounting on KKR a bit as the current run rate is not up to the mark. KKR 70/2 in 10.1 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Rahane hits SIX!
RR vs KKR Live: Ajinkya Rahane finally breaks the shackles and sweeps Maheesh Theekshana for a maximum. 9 runs came off the over and a successful review from Quinton de Kock to avoid LBW dismissal. KKR 70/1 in 10 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Tight from Riyan Parag!
RR vs KKR Live: Riyan Parag bowled another tight over as six runs came off it. It's time for a strategic time out, and KKR need to find a plan to up the ante now; otherwise, the pressure will pile up on them. KKR 61/0 in 9 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Good over for Knight Riders!
RR vs KKR Live: Wanindu Hasaranga into the attack and Quinton de Kock welcomed him with a boundary. 11 runs came off the over as Ajinkya Rahane hit him for a four on the last ball. The current run rate is under 7 which needs to increase. KKR 55/1 in 8 overs
RR vs KKR Live: RUN OUT! Moeen Ali departs for 5!
RR vs KKR Live: RUN OUT! Moeen Ali departs for 5 off 12 balls. Maybe a blessing in disguise for KKR as Moeen was struggling to score runs and his strike rate was below 50. However, poor running between the wicket from the Englishman. KKR 41/1 in 6.1 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Kolkata Knight Riders 35/0 in 5 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Riyan Parag brings himself into the attack and Quinton de Kock hits him for a boundary. However, it was a decent over from the Royals skipper as only six runs came off it. Moeen Ali is batting on 3 off 10 balls which is a concerning sign for KKR.
RR vs KKR Live: QDK hits six!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock slammed Maheesh Theekshana for a six. It was in his zone, and the southpaw went for a sweep to get the maximum. Nine runs came off the over as KKR have started to pick up the pace in the chase, but they also need Moeen Ali to up the ante now. KKR 29/0 in 4 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock smashes Archer!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock cuts it hard to find a boundary on the first ball of the over and then followed it up with a maximum on the fifth ball with a powerful pull shot in the stands. QDK at its best here. 13 runs came off the over. KKR 20/0 in 3 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock hits four!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock off the mark with a boundary here but Maheesh Theekshana reacted well after that and five runs came off it. Moeen Ali is still batting on nought after facing seven deliveries. KKR 7/0 in 2 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Sensational first over from Jofra Archer!
RR vs KKR Live: Sensational first over from Jofra Archer as just two runs came off it that too via wide. Moeen Ali found it tough to get off the mark as Archer hit the right areas with an impressive pace to make things difficult for his countrymen. KKR 2/0 in 1 over
RR vs KKR Live: Chase Begins!
RR vs KKR Live: Quinton de Kock and Moeen Ali are out in the middle to open the innings for Knight Riders in the chase. Jofra Archer has the ball in hand.
RR vs KKR Live: Collective efforts from KKR bowlers!
RR vs KKR Live: Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers performed in unison reducing the Rajasthan Royals to 151 for 9. Varun Chakravarthy (2/17 in 4 overs) and Moeen Ali (2/23 in 4 overs) got deliveries to grip and turn on a sticky track while seamer Vaibhav Arora (2/33 in 4 overs) also used clever change of pace to get his scalps.
RR vs KKR Live: Rajasthan Royals score 151/9 (D Jurel 33; V Chakaravarthy 2/17) in 20 overs vs Kolkata Knight Riders
RR vs KKR Live: Spencer Johnson gets his revenge on Jofra Archer after getting hit for a six on the first ball as he uprooted his off-stump on the fifth. A good final over from the left-arm pacer as 13 runs came off it. Rajasthan Royals managed to get past 150 courtesy of a couple of lusty blows from Archer. Rajasthan Royals score 151/9 (D Jurel 33; V Chakaravarthy 2/17) in 20 overs vs Kolkata Knight Riders
RR vs KKR Live: Harshit removes Hetmyer!
RR vs KKR Live: Harshit Rana strikes again and gets the wicket of Shimron Hetmyer on the last ball of the over. He struck on the first and the last balls of the over to dent Royals's 165 hopes. Excellent penultimate over from the young paceman. RR 138/8 in 19 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Rana removes Jurel!
RR vs KKR Live: Harshit Rana strikes on the first ball of the over to get the better of Dhruv Jurel for 33. Kolkata Knight Riders continue to dominate the Royals batters here and 165 looks highly unlikely from here now for the home team. RR 131/7 in 18.1 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Tidy from Spencer!
RR vs KKR Live: A fine over from Spencer Johnson as only eight runs came off it. The Rajasthan Royals are succumbing under pressure now and struggling to get much-needed boundaries. RR 131/6 in 18 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Jurel breaks shackles!
RR vs KKR Live: A couple of boundaries by Dhruv Jurel as 10 runs came off it. The wicketkeeper batter is playing with the field now to find boundaries. 11 runs came off the over. RR 123/6 in 17 overs
RR vs KKR Live: Tight from Varun!
RR vs KKR Live: Sensational over from Varun Chakaravarthy as only two runs came off it. Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer need to up the ante to take Royals' score over 165 to put up a fight. RR 112/6 in 16 overs
