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Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 6 Match Summary

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Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Scorecard
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Match 6, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati , Mar 26, 2025
Rajasthan Royals Rajasthan Royals
151/9 (20.0/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders Kolkata Knight Riders
153/2 (17.3/20)
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match
    Quinton de Kock
    97(61)
RR 151/9
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/112648-dhruv-jurel-playerprofile>Dhruv Jurel</a>
Dhruv Jurel
33 (28)
  • 5x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 117.85SR
<a href=/cricket/players/112646-yashasvi-jaiswal-playerprofile>Yashasvi Jaiswal</a>
Yashasvi Jaiswal
29 (24)
  • 2x4s
  • 2x6s
  • 120.83SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Varun Chakaravarthy
ECON 4.25
4
OVERS
17/2
R/W
Bowler
Moeen Ali
ECON 5.75
4
OVERS
23/2
R/W
KKR 153/2
Bat Top Batsmen
<a href=/cricket/players/1577-quinton-de-kock-playerprofile>Quinton de Kock</a>
Quinton de Kock
97 (61)
  • 8x4s
  • 6x6s
  • 159.01SR
<a href=/cricket/players/114990-angkrish-raghuvanshi-playerprofile>Angkrish Raghuvanshi</a>
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
22 (17)
  • 2x4s
  • 0x6s
  • 129.41SR
Bowl Top Bowlers
Bowler
Wanindu Hasaranga
ECON 11.33
3
OVERS
34/1
R/W
Bowler
Tushar Deshpande
ECON 7.00
1
OVERS
7/0
R/W
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Right then, that is it from this one-sided affair where Kolkata Knight Riders brushed aside Rajasthan Royals. Now, we move our focus to the clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad where we can once again expect runs galore. That will begin on 27th March, Thursday at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as you know, you can join us early for all the build-up to the same. Until then, cheers and goodbye!
Quinton de Kock is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his unbeaten 97-run knock. He says that it was nice to get the opportunity and make it count. Adds that he didn't face any challenges as he had a three months break since Christmas. Ends by saying that a couple of warm-up matches helped him get out there and do his thing.
The victorious captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane, says that they bowled the first six overs really well, and the middle overs were also crucial for them as their spinners did really good by picking up those wickets. Adds that this is the format where you want to give your players freedom to play their shots and they have good explosive batters in the team who can turn up on their given day. Mentions that Moeen bowled really well, and he didn’t say much to him. He is happy that all the players contributed to the team’s win. States that every season brings a different challenge and it is an opportunity for them to improve with each game.
The skipper of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag, says that 170 could have been a good score on this pitch, and they wanted that, but he feels that the batting wasn’t that up to the mark. Adds that de Kock played really well and they tried to contain him in the middle overs but failed to do so. Mentions that the team wanted him to bat at number four and this year, they want him to bat at number four, so he is happy in being whatever the team wants from him and he wants to be professional for that. States that they have a young team and have a lot of talent in the group, and it is about having to click together, and they need just one match to show their talent. Concludes that they want to improve their mistakes when they go to Chennai and will try to put on a good performance.
Presentation Time ...
Moeen Ali is in for a quick chat. He says he was practising well and was ready for whenever the chance came, and also mentions it's hard to replace somebody like Sunil Narine, but he did well. Says that a few balls spun while others didn't, but it was a good pitch to bowl on. Mentions that this is a fun bunch and he just looks to learn at this age as well. Says that the team balance is too good and the overseas players are fierce as well. Concludes that facing the quality new bowlers was a tough task, and he hasn't done it after the Ashes.
Rajasthan Royals will be disappointed with their bowling performance, though they didn’t have much of a total to defend. Their spinners couldn’t match the impact of KKR’s, and while they did manage to pick up a couple of wickets, it wasn’t enough to put the chasing side under real pressure. In the end, the visitors chased down the total with ease in 17.3 overs.
Earlier in the game, Rajasthan Royals posted a somewhat fighting total with a few of the batters playing cameos, but no one could convert it into a big score, which was the problem for them. Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers were on the money right from the start, and except for Spencer Johnson, who picked up one wicket, every other bowler chipped in with a couple each to restrict the hosts.
Kolkata Knight Riders began steadily, ensuring they didn’t lose any wickets in the Powerplay - a crucial factor in their chase. Quinton de Kock played the anchor role to perfection, even as a couple of wickets fell at the other end. He brought up his maiden IPL fifty for KKR in style, looking in sublime form throughout. His partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi, worth over 50 runs, kept RR at bay, and in the end, it was only fitting that De Kock finished the game in style.
The defending champions are off the mark! A dominant performance from Kolkata Knight Riders as they outclassed Rajasthan Royals in all departments, handing them their second straight defeat of the season. QDK stole the spotlight with a brilliant unbeaten 97, sealing the chase in style.
Over 17.3 : 153/2
18 Runs
  • 417.1
  • 617.2
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 1 WD 17.3
  • 617.3
de Kock
97 (61)
A. Raghuvanshi
22 (17)
J. Archer
2.3-0-33-0
17.3
6
Jofra Archer To Quinton de Kock
SIX! BANG! Game, set and match! Quinton de Kock wraps the game and Kolkata Knight Riders register their first win. They win by 8 wickets! Archer goes fuller and angles it into middle, Quinton de Kock swings through the line and pumps it over long on for a biggie. He finishes unbeaten at 97!
17.3
wd
Jofra Archer To Quinton de Kock
WIDE! Another one but on the other end! Archer fires it in, on a length but down leg.
17.3
wd
Jofra Archer To Quinton de Kock
WIDE! Overpitched and well beyond the tramline outside off. Left alone by Quinton de Kock!
17.2
6
Jofra Archer To Quinton de Kock
SIX! That's into the orbits! Quinton de Kock is in a hurry to wrap this game up! Back of a length, on middle, Quinton de Kock swings across and pulls it over deep square leg for a huge six. Kolkata Knight Riders need 7 more runs off 16 balls.
17.1
4
Jofra Archer To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Stand and deliver! Jofra Archer drops it short and over middle, Quinton de Kock pulls it through the gap at mid-wicket for a boundary.
Jofra Archer (2-0-15-0) comes back into the attack.
Over 17 : 135/2
10 Runs
  • 1 LB 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 5 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
de Kock
81 (58)
A. Raghuvanshi
22 (17)
M. Theekshana
4-0-32-0
16.6
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Quinton de Kock
Full, on the pads, Quinton de Kock nudges it to short fine leg for a single.
16.6
wd
Maheesh Theekshana To Quinton de Kock
FIVE WIDES! That's the last thing Maheesh Theekshana and Rajasthan Royals wanted at this moment. Full and going down leg. The ball evades the batter and the keeper to race to the fine leg fence.
16.5
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Tossed up, on off, Angkrish Raghuvanshi drives it to long off for one.
16.4
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Quinton de Kock
Full, on off, Quinton de Kock tucks it to mid-wicket for one.
16.3
0
Maheesh Theekshana To Quinton de Kock
An appeal for LBW but is turned down. There was a big chance for a run-out as well, but RR spill that chance. Fuller and on off, Quinton de Kock looks to reverse sweep but misses, and the ball deflects towards short third off his pads. Angkrish Raghuvanshi sets himself off for the run but is sent back from almost halfway down the track. The throw from Jofra Archer is fired at the bowling end, but Maheesh Theekshana isn't backing up and it misses the stumps too. The UltraEdge show no spike, and the Ball Tracking shows the impact to be outside off.
16.2
1
Maheesh Theekshana To Angkrish Raghuvanshi
On a nagging length, at the stumps, Angkrish Raghuvanshi taps it to cover for one.
16.1
lb
Maheesh Theekshana To Quinton de Kock
Sliding into the pads, on a fuller length, de Kock looks to run it behind but misses. The ball goes off his pads towards the on side and the batters sneak a leg bye.
Strategic Break! The result is pretty much inevitable here unless a miracle happens and saves the Rajasthan Royals. Quinton de Kock has taken this game out of the hands of the hosts with his fine knock, and he will be hoping to stay till the end and finish things off. RR bowling once again have missed that edge, and they will need to fix a few things if they want to be competitive in this season. Also, the hosts have asked for a change of ball here, and the umpires agree with them.
Over 16 : 125/2
7 Runs
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
de Kock
79 (54)
A. Raghuvanshi
20 (15)
T. Deshpande
1-0-7-0
15.6
1
Tushar Deshpande To Quinton de Kock
Angling in, on off, on a length, QDK knocks it in front of point for one. 7 come off this over and KKR need 27 more runs off 24 balls.
15.5
1
Tushar Deshpande To Angkrish Raghuvanshi
On a length, around off, Raghuvanshi punches it to long on and picks up a single.
15.4
0
Tushar Deshpande To Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Goes full and at the stumps, Angkrish Raghuvanshi offers a beautiful straight drive but hits the middle stump at the other end.
15.3
1
Tushar Deshpande To Quinton de Kock
Fuller than a length, on off, Quinton de Kock taps it to cover for one.
15.2
0
Tushar Deshpande To Quinton de Kock
Tushar takes pace off and keeps it on a good length, outside off, de Kock is beaten by the lack of pace.
15.1
4
Tushar Deshpande To Quinton de Kock
FOUR! Quinton de Kock welcomes Tushar Deshpande into the attack with a boundary. The 50-run stand is also up between these two batters. Too full and well outside off, Quinton de Kock reaches out and slcies it over backward point for a boundary.
Full Commentary
17 OV
10 Runs
M. Theekshana to de Kock A. Raghuvanshi
  • 1 LB 16.1
  • 116.2
  • 016.3
  • 116.4
  • 116.5
  • 5 WD 16.6
  • 116.6
16 OV
7 Runs
T. Deshpande to de Kock A. Raghuvanshi
  • 415.1
  • 015.2
  • 115.3
  • 015.4
  • 115.5
  • 115.6
15 OV
9 Runs
N. Rana to de Kock A. Raghuvanshi
  • 114.1
  • 114.2
  • 114.3
  • 114.4
  • 114.5
  • 414.6
14 OV
6 Runs
S. Sharma to A. Raghuvanshi de Kock
  • 113.1
  • 113.2
  • 113.3
  • 113.4
  • 113.5
  • 113.6
13 OV
13 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Raghuvanshi de Kock
  • 412.1
  • 112.2
  • 412.3
  • 112.4
  • 112.5
  • 212.6
12 OV
10 Runs
R. Parag to de Kock A. Raghuvanshi
  • 611.1
  • 1 LB 11.2
  • 111.3
  • 011.4
  • 111.5
  • 111.6
11 OV
10 Runs
W. Hasaranga to A. Rahane A. Raghuvanshi de Kock
  • W 10.1
  • 110.2
  • 110.3
  • 110.4
  • 610.5
  • 110.6
10 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to A. Rahane de Kock
  • 09.1
  • 09.2
  • 69.3
  • 29.4
  • 19.5
  • 09.6
9 OV
6 Runs
R. Parag to de Kock A. Rahane
  • 18.1
  • 18.2
  • 18.3
  • 18.4
  • 18.5
  • 18.6
8 OV
11 Runs
W. Hasaranga to de Kock A. Rahane
  • 47.1
  • 17.2
  • 07.3
  • 17.4
  • 17.5
  • 47.6
7 OV
4 Runs
R. Parag to M. Ali de Kock A. Rahane
  • W 6.1
  • 16.2
  • 06.3
  • 06.4
  • 16.5
  • 16.6
6 OV
5 Runs
S. Sharma to M. Ali de Kock
  • 15.1
  • 05.2
  • 05.3
  • 45.4
  • 05.5
  • 05.6
5 OV
6 Runs
R. Parag to de Kock M. Ali
  • 04.1
  • 04.2
  • 44.3
  • 04.4
  • 14.5
  • 14.6
4 OV
9 Runs
M. Theekshana to de Kock M. Ali
  • 03.1
  • 63.2
  • 03.3
  • 13.4
  • 13.5
  • 13.6
3 OV
13 Runs
J. Archer to de Kock M. Ali
  • 42.1
  • 12.2
  • 12.3
  • 02.4
  • 62.5
  • 12.6
2 OV
5 Runs
M. Theekshana to de Kock M. Ali
  • 01.1
  • 41.2
  • 01.3
  • 01.4
  • 11.5
  • 01.6
1 OV
2 Runs
J. Archer to M. Ali
  • 00.1
  • 00.2
  • 00.3
  • 00.4
  • 1 WD 0.5
  • 00.5
  • 1 WD 0.6
  • 00.6
Match Info
  • Venue Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  • Weather Clear
  • Toss Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to field
  • Result Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets
  • Player of the Match Quinton de Kock
  • Umpire Akshay Totre (IND), Rohan Pandit (IND) and Adrian Holdstock (SA)
  • Referee Shakti Singh (IND)
Match Notes
  • Innings Break: Rajasthan 151/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Rajasthan 151/9 in 20.0 overs
  • Rajasthan 100/5 in 13.2 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 92/5 in 13.0 overs
  • Strategic Time-out: Rajasthan 69/3 in 8.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Rajasthan 54/1
  • Rajasthan 54/1 in 6.0 overs
  • Kolkata 153/2 in 17.3 overs
  • Referral 3 (16.3 ovs): RAJ against de Kock (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 0, KOL: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 125/2 in 16.0 overs
  • 3rd wkt Partnership: 52 off 30 balls between de Kock (32) and A Raghuvanshi (19)
  • Kolkata 100/2 in 12.4 overs
  • Referral 2 (9.6 ovs): de Kock against RAJ (LBW) Successful (RAJ: 1, KOL: 2)
  • Referral 1 (9.1 ovs): RAJ against A Rahane (LBW) Unsuccessful (RAJ: 1, KOL: 2)
  • Strategic Time-out: Kolkata 61/1 in 9.0 overs
  • Kolkata 50/1 in 7.4 overs
  • Mandatory Power play (1-6): Kolkata 40/0
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