Kolkata Knight Riders Defeat Rajasthan Royals, Secure First IPL 2025 Win

In a commanding performance, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured their first win of the IPL 2025 season by defeating the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by eight wickets. Quinton de Kock starred with an impressive unbeaten 97 off 61 balls, leading the chase and forming a crucial 83-run partnership with Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who contributed 22 runs. KKR's bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali, effectively restricted RR to a mere 151 runs, with Chakravarthy taking 2 wickets for 17 runs. Despite losing early wickets, including Moeen Ali and skipper Ajinkya Rahane, de Kock's explosive batting ensured KKR cruised to victory with 15 balls to spare. This win marked a significant turnaround for KKR after their initial loss to the Royal Challengers Bangalore. The performance reaffirms de Kock's status as one of the most dangerous openers in the league.