In an impressive display, Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 97 to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 match on March 26. KKR restricted RR to 151 for 9 after opting to bowl first, thanks to stellar performances from spinners Varun Chakaravarthy (2 for 17) and Moeen Ali (2 for 23), who effectively exploited the slow surface at Barsapara Cricket Stadium.
Match Highlights:
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Bowling Performance: KKR's bowlers dominated, with Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana also contributing with two wickets each. Dhruv Jurel was the top scorer for RR with a modest 33 runs off 28 balls.
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Chase Dynamics: Although KKR started slowly, de Kock’s aggressive innings kept them ahead throughout the chase. His knock of 97 came off just 61 balls, featuring 8 fours and 6 sixes.
This victory marks KKR's first win of the season, while RR faces their second consecutive defeat. The match showcased KKR's strong bowling attack and de Kock's batting prowess, setting a positive tone for their campaign moving forward.