6th Match (N)

Match

IPL No : #

Wed, 26 March 2025, Starts from 00:00

Rajasthan Royals - 153/2 (17.3 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders - 151/9 (20 ov)

Guwahi

KKR won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining)

Rajasthan Royals innigs
153/2 (17.3 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Yashasvi Jaiswal 
c Harshit Rana b Ali
29422422120.83 In 20253022 Career163720066
Sanju Samson 
b Arora
13191120118.18 In 20257994 Career4498361210
Riyan Parag (c)
c †de Kock b Varun
25181503166.66 In 20252913 Career12028563
Nitish Rana 
b Ali
81390088.88 In 20251920 Career2655236132
Wanindu Hasaranga 
c Rahane b Varun
45400100.00 In 2025400 Career8959734
Dhruv Jurel (WK)
b Harshit Rana
33392850117.85 In 2025103106 Career4503922
Shubham Dubey 
c Russell b Arora
916121075.00 In 20254324 Career7656
Shimron Hetmyer 
c Raghuvanshi b Harshit Rana
72181087.50 In 20254924 Career3580242205
Jofra Archer 
b Johnson
169702228.57 In 20251702 Career3692220
Maheesh Theekshana 
not out
15100100.00 In 2025100 Career9363
Tushar Deshpande 
not out
21100200.00 In 2025200 Career2321
Extras
(w 4)
400000.00
Total
151/9 20 Ov (RR: 7.55)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Spencer Johnson4042111942 In 20251164/20 Career57428
Vaibhav Arora403328922 In 20253133/27 Career22164
Harshit Rana4036291142 In 20252153/24 Career27172
Moeen Ali402326510 In 2025253/7 Career58406
Varun Chakravarthy4017241301 In 20253205/20 Career116644
Kolkata Knight Riders innigs
151/9 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
Moeen Ali 
run out (Theekshana/Parag)
527120041.66 In 2025500 Career152711386
Quinton de Kock (WK)
not out
97896186159.01 In 202510196 Career5028486217
Ajinkya Rahane (c)
c Deshpande b Hasaranga
18171511120.00 In 20257475 Career4715485108
Angkrish Raghuvanshi 
not out
22321720129.41 In 20255241 Career215209
Extras
(lb 2, w 9)
1100000.00
Total
153/2 17.3 Ov (RR: 8.74)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
Jofra Archer2033013723 In 2025083/15 Career99715
Maheesh Theekshana4032081112 In 20252194/33 Career74548
Riyan Parag402506711 In 2025071/7 Career443
Sandeep Sharma201106410 In 2025195/18 Career1391013
Wanindu Hasaranga3034111241 In 2025126/9 Career98435
Nitish Rana10909010 In 2025002/11 Career1058
Tushar Deshpande10707210 In 20253104/27 Career43305

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders - 6th Match (N) Review

On March 26, 2025, the 6th match of the IPL witnessed a thrilling contest between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Guwahati stadium. The match unfolded with KKR emerging victorious by a comfortable margin of 8 wickets, successfully chasing down the target with 15 balls to spare.

Match Summary:

  • Rajasthan Royals: 153/2 in 17.3 overs
  • Kolkata Knight Riders: 151/9 in 20 overs
  • Result: KKR won by 8 wickets

Rajasthan Royals Innings

Batting first, the Rajasthan Royals set a target of 154 runs, finishing their innings at 153 for 2 in 17.3 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal was among the top scorers for RR, contributing 29 runs off 42 balls, including 2 boundaries and 2 sixes. Dhruv Jurel, playing a crucial role, added 33 runs from 39 balls, while captain Riyan Parag made a brisk 25 runs off just 18 balls. Despite their efforts, RR's innings was marked by a few early wickets, with key players like Sanju Samson (13) and Shubham Dubey (9) not making substantial contributions.

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings

In response, KKR chased down the target with ease, scoring 151 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock delivered a standout performance, smashing 97 runs off 89 balls, which included 8 fours and 6 sixes, maintaining a striking strike rate of 159.01. His innings was pivotal in anchoring KKR to a convincing victory. Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed valuable runs, adding 18 and 22 runs respectively.

Bowling Performances

For the Royals, Jofra Archer bowled economically but lacked wickets, and Maheesh Theekshana managed to take 1 wicket while conceding just 32 runs in 4 overs. In contrast, KKR bowlers made their mark with Varun Chakravarthy leading the charge, taking 2 wickets for just 17 runs in 4 overs, proving to be instrumental in restricting RR's scoring.

Conclusion

This match showcased KKR's dominance with both bat and ball, highlighting their depth and experience. The standout performance by Quinton de Kock set the tone for KKR's successful chase, solidifying their position in the tournament with a confident victory. The Rajasthan Royals will have to regroup and look to bounce back in their next fixtures, addressing the challenges they faced with early wickets and building partnerships.

Fans witnessed a remarkable display of T20 cricket, marking another exciting chapter in IPL 2025. Stay tuned for more updates and analyses as the tournament progresses!


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