KKR spinners stifle Royals before Quinton de Kock gets the job done
KKR were without an unwell Sunil Narine but still dominated enough to not need Andre Russell with ball or bat
26/03Result
6th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Guwahati, Mar 26 2025
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
153/2 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
26/03Result
6th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Guwahati, Mar 26 2025
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
153/2 (17.3/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy keep Royals to 151 for 9
Dhruv Jurel top scored for Rajasthan Royals with 33 off 28
KKR bowl against RR, Narine misses out with illness
In Narine's place, Moeen Ali got his first KKR cap; Jofra Archer kept his place for Royals despite the hammering he took on Sunday
Moeen: 'My skill as a bowler is that I think like a batter'
On bowling alongside Varun: "I'm used to bowling with somebody who is better than me and has more mystery than me"
Royals at sixes and sevens as they search for the right combination
Against KKR, they relied on six batters to set the target, promoted Hasaranga to No. 5 after two quick wickets, and pushed Hetmyer to No. 8
Preview
RR and KKR look for first points as Parag captains on home ground
While RR could potentially bring in Hasaranga, KKR look unlikely to make changes despite a heavy defeat in their season-opener
