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Match Details
KKR vs RR, 6th T20, IPL 2025 live
KKR
153-2(17.3)
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 8 wickets π
RR
(20.0)151-9
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P'ship : 83(44)
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An easy win for Kolkata Knight Riders as they opened their winning account in the 18th season. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have been way below par under Riyan Parag's leadership. Tomorrow, we most probably will have a run-fest in Uppal between SRH and LSG.
For now, this is me AkshayaKrishna Polya signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide and Ninaad Dixit, who, alongside our scorers Paras Yadav and Raju Khariya and statistician Aman brought you all the live-action of this blockbuster. We will meet again. Until then, it's cheers!
For now, this is me AkshayaKrishna Polya signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide and Ninaad Dixit, who, alongside our scorers Paras Yadav and Raju Khariya and statistician Aman brought you all the live-action of this blockbuster. We will meet again. Until then, it's cheers!
Quinton de Kock (POTM): "Ah... Sure! Yeah, I mean, it is nice to get my opportunity and make it count.
(On his early retirement and post-retirement challenges) To be fair, I haven't found any challenges yet.
I got three weeks off before Christmas. It was good to get ten days in the camp before the tournament. Also, I had a few practice games.
It is only my second game here. Luckily, we batted second tonight. I am a keeper. I can see what the ball does if we bowl first. I can adapt accordingly and play according to the situation. I know the IPL is known for big scores, but I just tried to win the game for us.
Nothing, to be honest. I love meeting new guys and new environments. There weren't any challengers. It was about finding my feet in a new environment. Sometimes the team accepts you later, but here with KKR, they have accepted me already with open arms, so it feels good. They made it really easy for me.
Not at all. Like as I said earlier, it is not a wicket for that type of cricket (On net run rate conversation). It was stopping, turning a bit. Not a flat wicket, which you get here in IPL. It was a working man's wicket. If we get an opportunity at a better wicket, then surely that will be a chat, but today it was all about getting down and winning it."
(On his early retirement and post-retirement challenges) To be fair, I haven't found any challenges yet.
I got three weeks off before Christmas. It was good to get ten days in the camp before the tournament. Also, I had a few practice games.
It is only my second game here. Luckily, we batted second tonight. I am a keeper. I can see what the ball does if we bowl first. I can adapt accordingly and play according to the situation. I know the IPL is known for big scores, but I just tried to win the game for us.
Nothing, to be honest. I love meeting new guys and new environments. There weren't any challengers. It was about finding my feet in a new environment. Sometimes the team accepts you later, but here with KKR, they have accepted me already with open arms, so it feels good. They made it really easy for me.
Not at all. Like as I said earlier, it is not a wicket for that type of cricket (On net run rate conversation). It was stopping, turning a bit. Not a flat wicket, which you get here in IPL. It was a working man's wicket. If we get an opportunity at a better wicket, then surely that will be a chat, but today it was all about getting down and winning it."
Player of the Match: Quinton de Kock
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders Captain): "First six overs we bowled really well. Containing 40-44 runs and picking wickets. Middle overs were really crucial for us. That's what we discussed. Moeen Ali playing his first game, unfortunately Sunil Narine was not well. Moeen got his opportunity and bowled really well with Varun.
This is a format you want your players to play fearless cricket, play with freedom and the batting unit that we have, they all are explosive batsmen. They have done this in the past for the team. It's all about giving them freedom and telling them to go out there and back themselves. Credit goes to our bowling unit. They were looking to take wickets especially Moeen Ali. Our conversation was 'I am looking for wickets.'
[Brief given to Moeen] Complete freedom from our side. Moeen's a quality player. We all know that he has opened the innings in the past as well. So it was a perfect opportunity for him to go out and play his game. Really happy with the way he contributed with the ball.
Challenge is about to staying in the moment. Every game is an opportunity for all of us to do well. If we win or lose, it's all about coming back in the next game and try and learn every time and take it forward."
This is a format you want your players to play fearless cricket, play with freedom and the batting unit that we have, they all are explosive batsmen. They have done this in the past for the team. It's all about giving them freedom and telling them to go out there and back themselves. Credit goes to our bowling unit. They were looking to take wickets especially Moeen Ali. Our conversation was 'I am looking for wickets.'
[Brief given to Moeen] Complete freedom from our side. Moeen's a quality player. We all know that he has opened the innings in the past as well. So it was a perfect opportunity for him to go out and play his game. Really happy with the way he contributed with the ball.
Challenge is about to staying in the moment. Every game is an opportunity for all of us to do well. If we win or lose, it's all about coming back in the next game and try and learn every time and take it forward."
Most Dot Balls of the Match: Varun Chakaravarthy (13 Dot Balls)
Most Fours of the Match: Quinton de Kock (8 Fours)
Super Sixes of the Match: Quinton de Kock (6 Sixes)
Most Fantasy Points of the Match: Quinton de Kock
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