KKR Secures First IPL Win Over RR

Quinton de Kock delivered a remarkable performance with an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls to lead Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to an eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2025. KKR successfully chased down RR's total of 151 for nine, with 15 balls to spare, at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Moeen Ali, making his debut for KKR, contributed significantly with the ball, taking 2/23, while Varun Chakravarthy also impressed with figures of 2/17. The duo's effective bowling restricted RR's batting lineup, setting the stage for KKR's chase. De Kock's innings included eight fours and six sixes, supported by Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 22*, showcasing a strong partnership. Despite losing Sunil Narine to illness, KKR's spinners effectively exploited the pitch conditions to secure their first win of the season.