The IPL 2025 season continued with an exciting clash between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). KKR displayed a dominant performance, securing a comfortable victory with Quinton de Kock leading the charge. The match saw some brilliant batting, disciplined bowling, and intense cricketing action. Here’s a complete recap of the RR vs KKR highlights.
RR vs KKR Match Result – KKR’s Commanding Victory
The RR vs KKR match result saw Kolkata Knight Riders chase down the target with ease, thanks to Quinton de Kock’s match-winning knock.
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) Total: 151/9 (20 overs)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Total: 153/2 (17.3 overs)
KKR outplayed RR in all departments, ensuring a comfortable win with a strong batting display.
IPL 2025 Match 5: RR Scorecard in RR vs KKR
Rajasthan Royals: RR Batting
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
Yashasvi Jaiswal | 29 | 24 | 2 | 2 | c Harshit Rana b Moeen Ali |
Sanju Samson | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | b Vaibhav Arora |
Riyan Parag (C) | 25 | 15 | 3 | 1 | c Quinton de Kock b Varun Chakaravarthy |
Nitish Rana | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | b Moeen Ali |
Wanindu Hasaranga | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | c Ajinkya Rahane b Varun Chakaravarthy |
Dhruv Jurel (WK) | 33 | 28 | 5 | 0 | b Harshit Rana |
Shubham Dubey (IP) | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | c Andre Russell b Vaibhav Arora |
Shimron Hetmyer | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | c Angkrish Raghuvanshi b Harshit Rana |
Jofra Archer | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | b Spencer Johnson |
Maheesh Theekshana | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Tushar Deshpande | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | not out |
Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR Bowling
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Spencer Johnson | 4 | 42 | 1 | 10.50 |
Vaibhav Arora | 4 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
Harshit Rana | 4 | 36 | 2 | 9.00 |
Moeen Ali | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
Varun Chakaravarthy | 4 | 17 | 2 | 4.25 |
IPL 2025 Match 5: KKR Scorecard in RR vs KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR Batting
Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Dismissal |
Moeen Ali | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | run out (Maheesh Theekshana) |
Quinton de Kock (WK) | 97 | 61 | 8 | 6 | not out |
Ajinkya Rahane (C) | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 | c Tushar Deshpande b Wanindu Hasaranga |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (IP) | 22 | 17 | 2 | 0 | not out |
Rajasthan Royals: RR Bowling
Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
Jofra Archer | 2.3 | 30 | 0 | 13.20 |
Maheesh Theekshana | 4 | 32 | 0 | 8.00 |
Riyan Parag | 4 | 25 | 0 | 6.25 |
Sandeep Sharma | 2 | 11 | 0 | 5.50 |
Wanindu Hasaranga | 3 | 41 | 1 | 11.33 |
Nitish Rana | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Tushar Deshpande | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.00 |
Best Batting Performance in RR vs KKR
Quinton de Kock – 97 (61 balls)*
De Kock played a phenomenal knock, guiding KKR to an easy win. His innings featured elegant strokes and powerful hitting, with 8 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 159.02.
Dhruv Jurel – 33 (28 balls)
Jurel fought hard for RR, playing a composed innings to help RR reach a respectable total.
Best Bowling Performance in RR vs KKR
Moeen Ali – (4-0-23-2)
Ali’s disciplined spell kept RR under control. His two wickets ensured RR could not accelerate.
Varun Chakaravarthy – (4-0-17-2)
Chakaravarthy bowled with precision, breaking partnerships and keeping the scoring rate in check.
Best Partnership Performances of RR vs KKR
Quinton de Kock & Angkrish Raghuvanshi – 83 (50 balls)*
This partnership anchored KKR’s chase, ensuring they reached the target comfortably.
RR vs KKR Highlights – Key Moments
- Early Collapse: RR struggled as wickets fell regularly.
- De Kock’s Brilliance: His 97* ensured an easy chase for KKR.
- Varun’s Magic: Controlled the game with economical bowling.
- Ali’s Contribution: Key wickets at the right time.
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Conclusion
The RR vs KKR IPL 2025 match showcased KKR’s dominance with bat and ball. Quinton de Kock’s masterclass ensured an easy victory. RR had glimpses of brilliance but lacked consistency. Stay tuned for more thrilling IPL 2025 matches!
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