IPL 2025 Match: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is off to an electrifying start, and cricket fans witnessed a thrilling contest between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 26, 2025. The match, held at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, showcased stellar performances from both teams, but KKR emerged victorious with an 8-wicket win. Here’s a complete breakdown of the match, including the scorecard, highlights, and key moments.

Match Summary: Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (March 26, 2025)

• Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
• Toss: KKR won the toss and elected to field first
• Result: KKR won by 8 wickets
• Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock (KKR) – 97* runs off 57 balls

Rajasthan Royals Innings (151/9 in 20 overs)

Fall of Wickets:

Sanju Samson (3.5 ov), Riyan Parag (7.5 ov), Yashasvi Jaiswal (8.4 ov), Wanindu Hasaranga (9.5 ov), Nitish Rana (10.6 ov), Shubham Dubey (14.6 ov), Dhruv Jurel (18.1 ov), Shimron Hetmyer (18.6 ov), Jofra Archer (19.5 ov).

Top Bowlers (KKR):

• Varun Chakaravarthy: 2/17 (4 overs)
• Moeen Ali: 2/23 (4 overs)
• Vaibhav Arora: 2/33 (4 overs)

Kolkata Knight Riders Innings (153/2 in 17.3 overs)

Fall of Wickets:

Moeen Ali (6.1 ov), Ajinkya Rahane (14.6 ov).

Match Highlights:

• Quinton de Kock’s Masterclass: The South African batter played an unbeaten 97-run knock, guiding KKR to victory with ease.
• KKR’s Dominant Bowling: The disciplined performance of KKR’s bowling attack restricted RR to just 151 runs.
• Early Breakthroughs: KKR bowlers removed key RR batsmen early, preventing them from gaining momentum.
• KKR’s Solid Chase: Despite an early wicket, KKR’s top order showcased remarkable composure to chase the target with 15 balls to spare.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Who won the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders on March 26?
KKR won the match against RR by 8 wickets.

2. Who was the Player of the Match in RR vs KKR IPL 2025 match?
Quinton de Kock was awarded Player of the Match for his 97* runs.

3. Where was the match played?
The match was played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

4. What was Rajasthan Royals’ total score in the match?
RR scored 151/9 in 20 overs.

5. How many wickets did Varun Chakaravarthy take?
Varun Chakaravarthy took 2 wickets for 17 runs in 4 overs.

6. How many runs did Quinton de Kock score?
Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 97 runs off 57 balls.

7. What is the next match for Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025?
For the latest schedule, visit the official IPL website or sports news portals.