KKR Clinch One-Run IPL Thriller Over RR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), captained by Ajinkya Rahane, secured a dramatic one-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Eden Gardens, with Andre Russell's 57* off 25 balls and key contributions from Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rahmanullah Gurbaz helping KKR post 206/4. RR's chase was led by stand-in skipper Riyan Parag, who hit 95 off 45 balls and a record six consecutive sixes across two overs, but RR finished just short at 205-8. Shubham Dubey nearly clinched victory for RR, bringing them within three runs on the final ball before a run out ended the match. The result eliminated RR from playoff contention while KKR climbed to sixth place in the standings. The match, praised as one of the season's best, followed another last-ball thriller between RCB and CSK, intensifying excitement in the tournament.