IPL 2025: RR vs KKR – Match Summary 🏏🔥
📅 Date: March 26, 2025 | 🏟 Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
🎯 Result: KKR won by 8 wickets
Match Overview
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their first win of IPL 2025, defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 8 wickets. A brilliant knock from Quinton de Kock (97 off 58 balls)* led KKR to a comfortable victory.
First Innings – Rajasthan Royals Batting
- RR struggled to set a big total, managing just 151 runs in 20 overs.
- Yashasvi Jaiswal (42 off 30) was the top scorer for RR.
- KKR’s Moeen Ali (2/23) played a crucial role, dismissing key batsmen.
Second Innings – KKR’s Chase
- Chasing 152, Quinton de Kock dominated the RR bowlers with an aggressive 97 off 58 balls*.
- KKR reached the target comfortably in 17.3 overs, losing just 2 wickets.
Key Takeaways
✅ Moeen Ali’s bowling put RR under pressure.
✅ Quinton de Kock’s unbeaten 97 ensured an easy win for KKR.
✅ KKR registered their first victory of IPL 2025 and gained momentum in the tournament.
🏆 Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock (97* off 58)
🔥 KKR’s strong performance sets them up for a great season ahead!