Kolkata Secures First Victory in IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their first win in IPL 2025 by defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets in an exciting encounter at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Quinton de Kock was the star performer, scoring an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls. With this win, KKR moved up the points table, while Rajasthan suffered their second consecutive defeat.
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RR vs KKR Match Result: Scoreboard
Rajasthan Royals Innings:
- Total: 151/8 (20 overs)
- Top Players:
- Dhruv Jurel: 33 runs (29 balls)
- Yashasvi Jaiswal: 29 runs (24 balls)
- Riyan Parag: 25 runs (18 balls)
- Best Bowlers (KKR):
- Harshit Rana: 2 wickets for 28 runs
- Vaibhav Arora: 2 wickets for 31 runs
- Moeen Ali: 2 wickets for 23 runs
- Varun Chakravarthy: 2 wickets for 26 runs
Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
- Total: 152/2 (17.3 overs)
- Top Players:
- Quinton de Kock: 97* runs (61 balls, 10 fours, 4 sixes)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: 22* runs (20 balls, 2 fours)
- Best Bowlers (RR):
- Wanindu Hasaranga: 1 wicket for 32 runs
- Tushar Deshpande: 1 wicket for 27 runs
RR vs KKR Match Highlights: How the Match Unfolded
The match started with KKR winning the toss and opting to bowl first. Rajasthan’s openers, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson, started cautiously. However, KKR bowlers kept things tight, preventing any major partnerships from developing. Rajasthan managed to post a moderate total of 151/8 in their 20 overs, with Dhruv Jurel being their top scorer with 33 runs.
In response, KKR got off to a steady start, with Quinton de Kock leading the charge. Despite losing Moeen Ali early (run-out for 5 runs), de Kock displayed his class and controlled the chase with a masterful innings. He reached his fifty in just 36 balls and continued his aggressive play until the end. The left-hander finished the match in style, smashing two consecutive sixes off Jofra Archer in the 18th over to seal the victory for KKR.
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Post-Match Reactions & Player Interviews
Quinton de Kock (Player of the Match):
“I’m really happy with my performance today. It was important to get that first win for KKR. The pitch was a bit tricky early on, but once I settled in, it became easier to play my shots. Credit to my teammates for supporting me throughout the chase. Looking forward to continuing this form in the next matches.”
Ajinkya Rahan (KKR Captain):
“Fantastic performance by the team today! Our bowlers set the tone early, and de Kock’s innings were just sensational. We knew we had to be disciplined with our bowling, and our pacers and spinners executed the plans perfectly. Hopefully, this win gives us the momentum we need going forward.”
Riyan Parag (RR Captain):
“Disappointed with the result, but credit to KKR for their performance. We fell short by 20-30 runs, and that cost us in the end. Our bowlers tried hard, but de Kock played a match-winning knock. We need to work on our batting and come back stronger in the next game.”
IPL 2025 Points Table Update
- KKR secured 2 points with this victory, moving up to sixth position in the IPL 2025 points table.
- RR remains at the bottom after losing two consecutive matches and having zero points.
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Top Player Performance: Quinton de Kock Shines
Quinton de Kock was the undisputed hero of the match. His unbeaten 97 runs off 61 balls showcased his dominance and ability to anchor a chase. He played sensibly against spin while taking on the pacers with aggressive stroke play. His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes, and he finished the game in style with two massive sixes in the final over.
With this match-winning knock, de Kock once again proved why he is considered one of the top players in IPL 2025.
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Whatβs Next?
With this convincing win, KKR will be looking to build on their momentum in the upcoming matches. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, need to rethink their strategy and bounce back stronger in their next fixture. Stay tuned for more updates and action from IPL 2025!
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