On March 26, 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) featured a match between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. KKR secured a convincing 8-wicket victory, successfully chasing down RR’s total of 151/9 in just 17.3 overs.
Match Summary:
- Rajasthan Royals Innings:
- Total: 151/9 in 20 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson provided a steady start, but the innings faltered after their dismissals.
- Notable Bowlers (KKR):
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 2 wickets for 17 runs.
- Moeen Ali: 2 wickets for 23 runs.
- Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana also contributed with two wickets each.
- Kolkata Knight Riders Innings:
- Total: 153/2 in 17.3 overs.
- Top Performers:
- Quinton de Kock: Unbeaten 97 runs off 61 balls, leading the chase with a commanding performance.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided valuable support, ensuring the target was reached comfortably.
Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock for his outstanding 97* runs, steering KKR to victory.
This win marked KKR’s first victory in the IPL 2025 season, bouncing back after their initial loss.
In another cricketing event on the same day, the Sheffield Shield final in Australia saw Queensland’s team struggle significantly against South Australia, being bowled out for just 95 runs.