KKR Edge Out RR in Thrilling IPL 2025 Encounter
Riyan Parag's Past Tweet Becomes a Reality as He Slams Six Successive Sixes
In a high-octane IPL 2025 match, KKR squeezed past Rajasthan Royals by a narrow margin of 1 run at Eden Gardens. KKR had posted a formidable total of 206/4 after batting first, with Andre Russell leading the charge.
Parag's Sensational Knock and the Six Sixes Magic
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag stole the show with a mesmerizing 95 off just 45 balls. In an epic display, he launched into six consecutive sixes, two across Moeen Ali's 13th over and the first one of the following over from Varun Chakaravarthy. If a viral post from Parag's X account is to be believed, he had once dreamt of hitting four sixes in an over. Little did he know that he'd go a step further, shrinking his goal two years down the line.
My inner voice was telling me, I'm hitting 4 sixes in an over one day...
(arch 14, 2023)
A Mistimed Calculation and a Fumbled Chance
Despite Parag's stunning performance, Rajasthan Royals came agonizingly close yet fell short in the end, managing 205/6 in their pursuit. Parag's dismissal in the 18th over cost them dearly as they missed out on a thrilling victory.
Post-match, Parag admitted his mistake, saying, "I was thinking of going till the last 2 overs, but it was a miscalculation from my end. Maybe we should have considered other bowling options in the final part."
Russell's Resurgence Backs KKR's Playoff Aspiration
Andre Russell, who had struggled for form earlier in the match, finally found his rhythm in the death overs. Stuttering to 2 off his first 10 balls, he went on a six-hitting spree, smashing a total of five maximums and finishing unbeaten on 57.
Parag commended Russell's performance, saying, "It was great to watch how he turned things around. The wicket was a bit tricky, but Parag picked his shots wisely until he was dismissed."
A Bittersweet Night for Rajasthan Royals
Although Rajasthan Royals ended up on the losing side, the night was far from forgettable. Parag produced one of the most spectacular innings of IPL 2025, leaving a lasting impression on the spectators. Despite his personal achievement and the team's valiant effort, the taste of defeat lingered.
"It feels weird to be on the losing side, especially after such a stunning knock," said Parag. "We had our chances, but in the end, the lack of clinical performance cost us the game."
Note: Although Riyan Parag's IPL 2025 overall statistics (total runs, average, strike rate) are not fully detailed in available sources, his impact, particularly in his match against KKR, highlights the growing significance of his performance in the league.
- Riyan Parag, playing for Rajasthan Royals, hit six consecutive sixes in the 13th and 14th overs against KKR, surpassing his personal dream documented on his X account in 2023 about hitting four sixes in an over.
- Despite Parag's outstanding performance of 95 runs off 45 balls, Rajasthan Royals narrowly lost to KKR by a margin of 1 run, with Parag's dismissal in the 18th over proving costly.
- Andre Russell, who struggled initially, turned things around for KKR in the death overs, smashing a total of five sixes and finishing unbeaten on 57, a resurgence that supports KKR's playoff aspirations.
