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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals, Match 53 Match Summary

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals Scorecard
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Match 53, Eden Gardens, Kolkata , May 04, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
206/4 (20.0/20)
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
205/8 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run
  • Player of the Match
    Andre Russell
    57(25)&0/11(1)
KKR 206/4
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1536-andre-russell-playerprofile>Andre Russell</a>
Andre Russell
57 (25)
  • 4x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 228SR
<a href=/cricket/players/114990-angkrish-raghuvanshi-playerprofile>Angkrish Raghuvanshi</a>
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
44 (31)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 141.93SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Riyan Parag
ECON 7.00
3
OVERS
21/1
R/W
Bowler
Yudhvir Singh
ECON 13.00
2
OVERS
26/1
R/W
RR 205/8
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/108566-riyan-parag-playerprofile>Riyan Parag</a>
Riyan Parag
95 (45)
  • 6x4s
  • 8x6s
  • 211.11SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112646-yashasvi-jaiswal-playerprofile>Yashasvi Jaiswal</a>
Yashasvi Jaiswal
34 (21)
  • 5x4s
  • 1x6s
  • 161.90SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 8.00
4
OVERS
32/2
R/W
Bowler
Harshit Rana
ECON 10.25
4
OVERS
41/2
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this nail-biting game where Kolkata Knight Riders stay alive in the playoffs race while Rajasthan Royals suffer another heartbreak. However, we have another game lined up for you between Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants that has already started. You can just switch tabs to catch all the action of that game. Cheers!
Andre Russell is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fiery fifty. He says that they all knew how important this game was for them. Adds that these last four games are like four finals for them, and they need to put everything on the field, and he is very happy with the win. Mentions that he was not worried about the dot balls, and he backs his power and knows he can make up for them. Says that it was a difficult wicket, so he gave himself a few balls. Tells that he was happy to finish the innings on a high, and Rinku also played his part. Further adds that when you see 5 overs, you see 30 balls, and if he faces 15 of those, he can get around 40 runs. Ends by saying that his knock was crucial, and once he gets those opportunities, he can put on a show, and he lets the scoreboard do the talking.
The victorious skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane, says it was a very close game, but is really happy to get the win. Says when you win by 2 or 3 runs, it gives a lot of confidence and satisfaction. Says that Gurbaz and Raghuvanshi played well and that the finish from Russell was too good. Highlights that the plan was to go hard in the Powerplay and then stabilise things till the 12th over. Adds it wasn't that easy for a new batter to come and hit big shots, so he and Raghuvanshi were talking to take it deep. On the fielding display, he says it's really important if you can save 10-12 runs on the field. Also says if you can take a couple of good catches and effect a run out, it makes all the difference.
Presentation Time...
Rinku Singh is up for a quick chat. He says that saving that boundary in the last over was very important. Adds that everyone knows that this is the quickest outfield in the country, but as an outfielder, he enjoys fielding here, sometimes even more than batting. Mentions that Andre Russell was hitting it really well, and he also got in at the right time ,and chipped in with a few lusty blows. Ends by saying that they are taking one game at a time and not trying to think too far ahead.
The captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag, is up for a chat. He says that it was just sad and admits that he got out at the wrong time. Says he was planning to stay till the end. Also reflects that they couldn't get many runs in the 16th and the 17th overs, which he calls a miscalculation from his side. Adds that they could have found better options in the first six overs. Says the spinners did really well and admits that they could have just cut down some runs with the ball. Feels the game was in their hands, and they should have finished it. On the bowling strategies, he didn't want the bowlers to bowl back-to-back. Says Madhwal was only playing his second game, but then goes on to admit that they could have done something else. Appreciates Russell for the way he accelerated. Mentions that it is a ground where sixes are hit, so he knew he had his boundaries if he stayed. On the wicket, he says it was gripping a bit, and he had to pick his battles. Ends by admitting that they weren't clinical and hence, faced the consequences in the end.
Vaibhav Arora was entrusted with the final over, and though he nearly buckled under pressure while defending 21 runs, he held his nerve to see KKR through. A special mention must go to Rinku Singh, who saved two crucial boundaries in the last two overs and was instrumental in the match-winning run-out on the final ball, sealing a dramatic and hard-fought win for the hosts.
Kolkata Knight Riders will feel they should’ve wrapped up the game much earlier, especially after a brilliant start with the ball. Vaibhav Arora and Moeen Ali struck in the first two overs to set the tone, and then Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a game-changing over, picking up two vital wickets to leave Rajasthan reeling with half their side back in the pavilion. Just when KKR looked in complete control, Riyan Parag turned the tide with a brutal assault on Moeen Ali, swinging the momentum back towards the Royals. Sunil Narine, as always, kept things tight from his end, but it was Harshit Rana’s return spell that proved decisive, dismissing both set batters and swinging the game once again.
Earlier in the match, KKR put up a formidable total, powered by a blazing half-century from Andre Russell. The top order laid a solid foundation, and Rinku Singh added some late fireworks to give the innings a strong finish. Except for Wanindu Hasaranga and Akash Madhwal, the rest of the Rajasthan Royals bowlers chipped in with a wicket apiece, but they ended up conceding a few too many runs in the death overs.
The game was still alive, though, as Jofra Archer and Shubham Dubey played a few powerful blows - especially Dubey, who dramatically brought the equation from 22 off the final over to just 3 needed off the last ball. But it wasn’t to be, as Archer was run out trying to sneak a second, falling agonisingly short and ending Rajasthan’s hopes in heartbreaking fashion.
Riyan Parag, alongside Shimron Hetmyer, navigated the tricky phase with composure, avoiding unnecessary risks. But the real shift came when the skipper took on Moeen Ali, launching him for five sixes in a single over and plundering 32 runs -  a moment that completely turned the tide. As long as Parag and Hetmyer were at the crease, the Royals looked well on course for a famous win. However, both fell at crucial moments, with Parag playing a scintillating knock of 95 off just 45 balls.
Rajasthan Royals endured the worst possible start, losing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply. But Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag came together to build a steady partnership and bring some stability. Just when things were looking up, Jaiswal's dismissal triggered a dramatic collapse, with the Royals tumbling from 66/2 to 71/5, swinging the momentum firmly in Kolkata’s favour.
What a thrilling contest we've just witnessed at the iconic Eden Gardens! The Kolkata Knight Riders have clinched a nail-biting 1-run victory, but not without a serious scare from the Royals. It all came down to the final delivery, where Vaibhav Arora held his nerve and delivered a brilliant ball to seal the win. For Rajasthan, it’s another case of so close, yet so far - they'll feel this one slipped right through their fingers.
Over 20 : 205/8
20 Runs
  • 219.1
  • 119.2
  • 619.3
  • 419.4
  • 619.5
  • W 19.6
S. Dubey
25 (14)
J. Archer
12 (8)
V. Arora
4-0-50-1
19.6
W
Vaibhav Arora To Shubham Dubey OUT!
OUT! RUN OUT! WHAT A DRAMATIC END TO THIS HEART-STOPPING CLASH IN KOLKATA! A precise yorker, on the stumps, from around the stumps, Shubham Dubey clears the front leg and carves it out to the mid off region. The batters charge for the first run and they turn back around for the second, but the fielder from long off is quick to run towards the ball. It is Rinku Singh who hares forward and collects the ball. The throw is released flat and perfectly towards the bowler. Vaibhav Arora collects the ball around his waist height and breaks the stumps, with Archer out by a country mile. KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS WIN BY 1 RUN!
Halt! A huge discussion is going in between the KKR players led by Ajinkya Rahane. This has been an extraordinary game so far, and the last ball will decide who takes this one. 3 needed in 1 ball with KKR's season on the line. Can Vaibhav Arora keep his calm, or can Shubham Dubey be the hero? Let's see.
19.5
6
Vaibhav Arora To Shubham Dubey
SIX!  WHAT A STRIKE! A full toss now from Vaibhav, on the stumps, Shubham Dubey stands deep in the crease, picks the ball perfectly, finds the middle of the bat, and sails it downtown over the long off fence for a cracking six. 3 NEEDED OFF 1 NOW!
19.4
4
Vaibhav Arora To Shubham Dubey
FOUR! OH, SHUBHAM DUBEY! Searches for the yorker, does Vaibhav and misses, ending up offering a full ball, on middle and leg, Shubham Dubey swipes across the line and the ball goes off the inner half of the bat. Races away to the deep square leg fence, where it beats Andre Russell's slide to his right. Goes into the fence for a boundary. 9 NEEDED OFF 2 NOW! GAME ON!
19.3
6
Vaibhav Arora To Shubham Dubey
SIX! NOT OVER YET! Slower short delivery, around off, Shubham Dubey waits for it and gets the ball at a comfortable height. Shapes up to pull and deposits it behind deep square leg for a six. 13 needed off 3 now.
19.2
1
Vaibhav Arora To Jofra Archer
Too full and outside off. Archer opens the bat face and squeezes it to short third. They rush through for a single.
19.1
2
Vaibhav Arora To Jofra Archer
Oh, Rinku has been a live-wire in the field today! That was traveling at knots towards the boundary! Into the slot, on off, Jofra Archer spanks it to deep cover, and Rinku Singh covers good ground to his right. Times his slide perfectly and intercepts the ball. Just two runs taken. A serious, serious piece of fielding this from Rinku. Gets an applause from DJ Bravo in the dugout.
Who will bowl the last over? Ajinkya Rahane has given the responsibility to Vaibhav Arora. Can he defend 21 runs here? Or can RR pull off something special? Let's find out.
Over 19 : 185/7
11 Runs
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
J. Archer
9 (6)
S. Dubey
8 (10)
A. Russell
1-0-11-0
18.6
1
Andre Russell To Jofra Archer
Cannons another full toss at the stumps, Jofra Archer again inside edges it onto the pads, and the ball keeps rolling beside the stump. Archer calls for a single and Andre Russell rushes towards the ball, and tries to kick it back into the stumps at the striker's end but misses. Dubey, meanwhile, gets home. 22 needed for RR in the last over then.
18.5
2
Andre Russell To Jofra Archer
Spears in a full toss, on the pads, Jofra Archer swings hard but only manages to inside edge onto the pad. The ball rolls through the square leg region and the batters complete the second run.
18.4
4
Andre Russell To Jofra Archer
FOUR! CRACKED AWAY! Goes in search of a yorker, but serves a full ball, on off, Jofra Archer takes the full ball on and smashes it past cover for a boundary.
18.3
1
Andre Russell To Shubham Dubey
An attempted yorker, around off, Shubham Dubey shovels it out to deep cover for just one. Ramandeep almost overruns but makes quick amends to stop it one-handed.
18.2
2
Andre Russell To Shubham Dubey
Goes fuller and around off, Shubham Dubey carves it to the right of long off, but Rinku Singh charges towards the ball and makes a fine stop to his right. Saves a certain boundary. Just two taken.
18.1
1
Andre Russell To Jofra Archer
Fires in a low full toss, on middle and leg, Jofra Archer tries to whip it across, but inside edges onto the front pad and the ball rolls to the off side. A single taken.
Andre Russell finally gets the ball and will bowl the penultimate over.
Over 18 : 174/7
5 Runs
  • 117.1
  • 2 NB 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • W 17.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
J. Archer
1 (2)
S. Dubey
5 (8)
H. Rana
4-0-41-2
17.6
1
Harshit Rana To Jofra Archer
Across off, guided down to deep third for a single. An excellent over from Harshit Rana. Came in clutch with the wicket of Parag, when his team needed it the most. Just 5 runs from this over and RR now need 33 off the last 2 overs.
17.5
0
Harshit Rana To Jofra Archer
Pace off, wide of off, full in length, Archer swings at it but misses.
Full Commentary
20 OV
20 Runs
V. Arora to J. Archer S. Dubey
  • 219.1
  • 119.2
  • 619.3
  • 419.4
  • 619.5
  • W 19.6
19 OV
11 Runs
A. Russell to J. Archer S. Dubey
  • 118.1
  • 218.2
  • 118.3
  • 418.4
  • 218.5
  • 118.6
18 OV
5 Runs
H. Rana to S. Dubey R. Parag J. Archer
  • 117.1
  • 2 NB 17.2
  • 017.2
  • 1 LB 17.3
  • W 17.4
  • 017.5
  • 117.6
17 OV
5 Runs
S. Narine to S. Dubey R. Parag
  • 116.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 116.6
16 OV
9 Runs
H. Rana to R. Parag S. Hetmyer S. Dubey
  • 415.1
  • 115.2
  • 1 WD 15.3
  • 115.3
  • 115.4
  • W 15.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
11 Runs
S. Narine to R. Parag S. Hetmyer
  • 214.1
  • 114.2
  • 614.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 014.6
14 OV
10 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to S. Hetmyer R. Parag
  • 113.1
  • 613.2
  • 013.3
  • 013.4
  • 113.5
  • 213.6
13 OV
32 Runs
M. Ali to S. Hetmyer R. Parag
  • 112.1
  • 612.2
  • 612.3
  • 612.4
  • 612.5
  • 1 WD 12.6
  • 612.6
12 OV
12 Runs
V. Arora to R. Parag S. Hetmyer
  • 011.1
  • 411.2
  • 411.3
  • 111.4
  • 211.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
8 Runs
S. Narine to S. Hetmyer R. Parag
  • 410.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 110.5
  • 010.6
10 OV
7 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to S. Hetmyer R. Parag
  • 29.1
  • 09.2
  • 29.3
  • 19.4
  • 29.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
3 Runs
S. Narine to S. Hetmyer R. Parag
  • 08.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 08.4
  • 18.5
  • 08.6
8 OV
6 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to R. Parag D. Jurel W. Hasaranga S. Hetmyer
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • W 7.3
  • 07.4
  • W 7.5
  • 17.6
7 OV
7 Runs
M. Ali to Y. Jaiswal R. Parag
  • 16.1
  • 26.2
  • 16.3
  • 16.4
  • 1 WD 6.5
  • 16.5
  • W 6.6
6 OV
13 Runs
H. Rana to Y. Jaiswal
  • 05.1
  • 45.2
  • 45.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 15.6
5 OV
9 Runs
V. Chakaravarthy to Y. Jaiswal
  • 04.1
  • 44.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 04.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
15 Runs
H. Rana to R. Parag
  • 03.1
  • 43.2
  • 1 WD 3.3
  • 63.3
  • 03.4
  • 43.5
  • 03.6
3 OV
13 Runs
V. Arora to R. Parag Y. Jaiswal
  • 02.1
  • 62.2
  • 02.3
  • 12.4
  • 02.5
  • 62.6
2 OV
4 Runs
M. Ali to Y. Jaiswal K. Rathore R. Parag
  • 21.1
  • 11.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • W 1.5
  • 11.6
1 OV
5 Runs
V. Arora to Y. Jaiswal V. Sooryavanshi K. Rathore
  • 00.1
  • 10.2
  • 40.3
  • W 0.4
  • 00.5
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bat
  • Result Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run
  • Player of the Match Andre Russell
  • Umpire Anish Sahasrabudhe (IND), Rohan Pandit (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Referee Amit Sharma (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Kolkata 206/4 in 20.0 overs
  • Kolkata 200/4 in 19.4 overs
  • A Russell dropped on 55 by R Parag in 18.6 overs
  • 4th wkt Partnership: 55 off 31 balls between A Raghuvanshi (16) and A Russell (39)
  • A Raghuvanshi dropped on 39 by R Parag in 17.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (15.6 ovs): A Russell against RAJ (Wide) Unsuccessful (KOL: 1, RAJ: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 113/3 in 14.0 overs
  • Kolkata 100/2 in 11.3 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 78/2 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 56/1
  • Kolkata 52/1 in 5.5 overs
  • Rajasthan 204/8 in 19.5 overs
  • Referral 2 (15.5 ovs): S Hetmyer against KOL (Caught) Unsuccessful (KOL: 1, RAJ: 1)
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 155/5 in 15.0 overs
  • Referral 1 (14.6 ovs): KOL against S Hetmyer (Caught) Unsuccessful (KOL: 1, RAJ: 2)
  • Rajasthan 153/5 in 14.3 overs
  • 6th wkt Partnership: 50 off 29 balls between R Parag (32) and S Hetmyer (18)
  • R Parag T20 fifty: 50 runs in 27 balls (5x4) (3x6)
  • Rajasthan 101/5 in 11.5 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 75/5 in 9.0 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 59/2
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 50 off 23 balls between Y Jaiswal (27) and R Parag (22)
  • Rajasthan 50/2 in 5.2 overs
  • Referral 1 (1.3 ovs): KOL against K Rathore (LBW) Unsuccessful (KOL: 2, RAJ: 2) (Retained)
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