Quinton De Kock took advantage of Riyan Parag's inexperience in captaincy and bowling, leading KKR to their first two points of the season in the IPL 2025.
De Kock gradually gained control during the chase, scoring his first half-century of the season in style by hitting a towering six off a full-length ball from Wanindu Hasaranga. He continued to target Parag in the next over, hitting yet another six. By the time the match reached the 13th over, KKR had reached 100 for 2, with De Kock well established at the crease and looking in firm control of the chase.
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Credits go to Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who adapted well to the situation. Despite not playing his natural game, he managed to settle in alongside De Kock, who took the lead in their partnership. Both batters continued their steady chase, while Parag appeared at a loss, returning to his pace bowlers despite the ball coming onto the bat nicely. The pace of the deliveries did not hinder De Kock and Raghuvanshi, who maintained their momentum without any pressure.
With 25 runs needed from the last 4 overs, Maheesh Theekshana made a critical mistake by conceding 5 wides. This allowed De Kock to shift gears and finish the match with a sequence of four, six, and six, completing the chase in the Jofra Archer over. Quinton De Kock’s impressive 97 off 61 balls helped the defending champions return to winning ways.
Kolkata Knight Riders were clinical in this game, showcasing a disciplined bowling effort coupled with a mature chase, earning them two points for their efforts in Guwahati.
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Riyan Parag’s inexperience as captain was evident as he relied too heavily on spinners against well-settled batters, who were comfortable facing spin in this game. While his intentions were good, he needs to improve his action plan as a captain. However, it's still early in the season for Riyan Parag and Rajasthan, and they have a long tournament ahead of them. Check out the match summary below for more details and information.
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