KKR survive last-ball thriller to stay alive in top four race
An epic contest came down to the final ball, but Shubham Dubey was unable to get the three runs that would've sealed a memorable RR win
04/05Result
53rd Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 4 2025
Player of the Match
04/05Result
53rd Match (D/N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, May 4 2025
Player of the Match
Match Day
KKR 'need to sharpen up' in the middle phase to stay in contention, says Rayudu
"It's that tiny bit around 'okay, how do we improve our intent through those middle overs'," says Katey Martin
Riyan Parag becomes first batter in IPL to hit six sixes off successive balls
Rajasthan Royals batter creates history during his 95 off 45 balls at Eden Gardens
Rinku under injury cloud after saving the day for KKR in the field
Despite not looking fully fit, he pulled off a superb piece of fielding to seal KKR's one-run win
Parag: Miscalculation from my side, I should have finished it
Parag made 95 before getting out in the 18th over as RR fell short in another tense chase
Russell, Rinku bring KKR alive at the death to post 206
Russell was promoted to No. 5 and he revived the innings after it had slowed down in the middle overs
KKR opt to bat; Moeen and Ramandeep return
There were concerns over KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane's availability after his finger injury last game but he was fit to go
No rush, just Russ: measured mayhem is KKR's new mantra
Knowing a pace buffet was around the corner, he swallowed his pride, saw the bigger picture, and waited for the chance to go berserk
Powell hopes KKR don't 'get too desperate' in push for playoffs spot
"If we should go back and look at the Punjab game, when we got 112 to make, that game really hurt us"
Preview
KKR back to home discomforts with playoffs chances on the line
They have won just one out of four completed matches at home this season, and take on RR, who are already knocked out
