De Kock's Unbeaten 97 Leads KKR to Commanding Victory Over Rajasthan Royals

In a compelling display of cricket at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominant eight-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 encounter. Opting to field first after winning the toss, KKR's bowlers delivered a collective performance, restricting RR to a modest 151 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy was particularly effective, claiming 2 wickets for just 17 runs in his 4-over spell, while all-rounder Moeen Ali contributed with figures of 2 for 23.

Chasing 152, KKR's innings was anchored by a masterful performance from Quinton de Kock, who remained unbeaten on 97 off 61 balls. His innings, laced with 8 fours and 6 sixes, guided KKR to victory in just 17.3 overs, with 15 balls to spare. This emphatic win not only highlights KKR's strong start to the season but also underscores de Kock's pivotal role in the team's batting lineup.