In a nerve-wracking IPL 2025 clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 4, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clinched a stunning 1-run victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a match that went down to the very last ball.
KKR posted a formidable total of 206/4 in their 20 overs. Young Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided a solid start with 44 runs off 31 balls, including five boundaries, while Andre Russell lit up the latter half of the innings with a blistering knock of 57 off just 25 deliveries, smashing four fours and six sixes. RR skipper Riyan Parag made an impact with the ball as well, returning impressive figures of 1/21 from 3 overs.
In response, RR put up a valiant chase but fell agonizingly short, finishing at 205/8. Captain Riyan Parag led from the front, hammering 95 runs off 45 balls, featuring six fours and eight sixes in a breathtaking display of power-hitting. Opener Yashasvi Jaiswal supported him with a well-crafted 34 off 21 balls, including five boundaries and a six.
Despite RR's spirited effort, Kolkata’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy stood out with 2 wickets for 32 runs in his full quota, playing a crucial role in stalling RR’s momentum in the middle overs.
The match culminated in high drama, with RR needing three runs off the final delivery. However, KKR managed to restrict the batsmen, sealing a dramatic 1-run win that left fans on the edge of their seats.
