KKR vs RR, IPL 2025 Match 53 Highlights: Riyan Parag's 95 Goes In Vain As KKR Beat Rajasthan Royals By 1 Run In Thriller

KKR vs RR (Kolkata Knight Riders VS Rajasthan Royals), IPL 2025 Match 53 Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a thrilling one run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd match of the IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday to keep their play-off qualification hopes alive in the tournament.

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KKR vs RR, IPL 2025 Match 53 Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered a thrilling one run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd match of the IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday to keep their play-off qualification hopes alive in the tournament. 

Chasing a total of 207, Rajasthan Royals could manage 205 for 8 in 20 overs to lose the match. Captain Riyan Parag top-scored for RR with a 45-ball 95 while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shimron Hetmyer contributed 34 and 29 respectively. Varun Chakravarthy 2/32, Moeen Ali (2/43), Harshit Rana (2/41) and Vaibhav Arora (1/50) were the wicket-takers for KKR. 

Earlier, Andre Russell played an attacking knock (57 not out off 25) to lift KKR to 206 for four. Apart from Russell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44), opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz (35) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane (30) were the other main contributors. Jofra Archer (1/30), Yudhvir Singh Charak (1/26), Maheesh Theekshana (1/41) and Riyan Parag (1/21) were the wicket-takers for KKR. 

Squads For KKR VS RR IPL 2025 Match

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya, Mayank Markande

Rajasthan Royals (RR): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Tushar Deshpande, Kunal Singh Rathore, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma

04 May 2025

19:20 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR Win By 1 Run

KKR hold their nerves to clinch a thrilling 1-run victory! In a nail-biting finish, they edge past the line on the final ball, securing their 5th win of the tournament and keeping their playoff hopes alive.

RR 205/8 (20)

18:55 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Parag Departs

 Harshit Rana gets the big breakthrough! A terrific knock from Riyan Parag nonetheless. A slower back-of-a-length ball wide outside off, Riyan Parag reaches out and flat-bats it, but doesn't get the required elevation.

RR: 174/7 (18)

18:35 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Hetmyer Departs 

Harshit Rana breaks the stand and is absolutely cock-a-hoop! Hetmyer takes the review, hoping it clipped only the helmet. It's a sharp short ball aimed at off-stump, rising quickly on Hetmyer as he attempts a hook. The ball appears to take a top-edge, brushing the helmet, and lobs tamely to short third where Narine completes a simple catch. UltraEdge confirms a clear spike off the bat—no helmet-only escape here. Hetmyer has to walk back. A crucial breakthrough for KKR. 

RR: 164/6 (16)

18:12 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Carnage From Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag reignites the chase with a stunning assault—smokes five consecutive sixes off Moeen Ali, bringing Rajasthan Royals right back into the game.

RR: 134/5 (13)

18:08 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Hasaranga Departs

Varun Chakaravarthy is weaving his magic. Another tossed up googly outside off, Hasaranga tries to push it with minimal foot movement to covers perhaps but gets beaten on the inside edge as the ball goes onto hit the off-stump.

RR: 72/5 (8)

18:05 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Dhruv Jurel Departs

Dhruv Jurel misreads the wrong 'un and pays the price. The ball is tossed up outside off, landing on a good length. Unsure of the turn, Jurel makes a tentative front foot move, but the bat-pad gap is exposed, leading to his downfall.

RR: 70/4 (7.3)

18:00 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Jaiswal Departs 

Jaiswal falls against the run of play! Tossed up delivery drifting in nicely towards middle from round the wicket, Jaiswal has to put in a big stride forward as he tries to play an expansive shot downtown but ends up getting it off the bottom half of the bat. Rinku Singh runs in from long-on, gets low, and dives in front to take a well-judged catch.

RR: 66/3 (7)

17:45 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Poor Start For RR

Rajasthan Royals make a poor start in the run chase as they lose the wickets of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Kunal Singh Rathore in the first two overs. Vaibhav Arora removes Vaibhav in the very first over while Kunal gets out to Moeen Ali in the second innings of the run chase.

RR 9-2 (2) 

17:14 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Yashasvi Powers RR Runchase

After the early dismissals of Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Kunal Singh Rathore, Yashasvi Jaiswal is leading Rajasthan Royals' run chase with intent, guiding them past the 50-run mark by the end of the powerplay.

RR: 59/2 (6)

17:02 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Innings Break 

A blistering finish from Russell and Rinku in the final two overs powered KKR past the 200-run mark. Rajasthan Royals now need 207 to win. 

KKR: 206/4 (20)

16:59 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Raghuvanshi Departs 

Jofra Archer breaks the momentum and removes in-form Angkrish Raghuvanshi. Was a length delivery around middle and leg, tad slower, the batsman looks to swing it over deep backward square leg, but doesn't get the distance.

KKR: 172/4 (18.1)

16:32 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Russell Takes The Charge 

With the skipper back in the dugout, Russell joins the youngster at the crease and unleashes his trademark power-hitting. KKR is finding crucial momentum in the death overs.

KKR: 172/3 (18)

16:21 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Ajinkya Rahane Departs 

Parag strikes! Rahane attempts the sweep and gets a thin top-edge, the ball goes straight to Jurel, and he clutches on near his chest. Another partnership that was building nicely has been nipped in the bud. 

KKR: 111/3 (13)

16:09 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Raghuvanshi joins Rahane

The young sensation for Kolkata Knight Riders has joined skipper Ajinkya Rahane, and both are creating a great partnership for their team. 

KKR: 97/2 (11)

16:02 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Gurbaaz Departs 

Theekshana breaks the partnership! A frustrated Gurbaz slams his bat into the turf before trudging back to the dugout. It was a fuller delivery outside off, and Gurbaz went for the slog sweep. He struck it flat and hard, but failed to find the gap, straight into the safe hands of Hetmyer at deep mid-wicket, who judged it well despite the pace on the ball.

KKR: 72/2 (8)

15:42 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Rahane & Gurbaaz In The Creaze 

After the early dismissal of Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have steadied the innings for KKR. At the end of the powerplay, Kolkata stand at 56/1, laying the foundation for a big total.

KKR: 56/1 (6)

15:17 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Charak Removes Narine

Charak gets the first wicket and removes in form Sunil Narine. This was smart piece of bowling. Rolled his fingers over the ball at the last instant, got the ball to hold and Narine was through the heave early, misses and the ball goes onto hit the top of middle-stump.

KKR: 13/1 (2)

15:12 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Impacts Subs

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Kumar Kartikeya, Shubham Dubey, Tushar Deshpande, Kwena Maphaka, Ashok Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders Subs: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia

15:08 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Playing XI, RR

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Riyan Parag(c), Kunal Singh Rathore, Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Akash Madhwal

15:05 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Playing XI, KKR

Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

15:03 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Captain's End 

Riyan Parag: I was happy that I lost the toss, wasn't sure. It's very challenging, you've got to be professional in the field. A lot of work goes into it. Need to play for our pride. Need to bring more energy into the field. We are hoping to put a collective effort. Three changes in our team. Nitish Rana has a niggle, he goes out. Hasaranga comes back.

Ajinkya Rahane: We are going to bat first, looks a little dry. Not sure if it slows down in the second innings. We want to put a total on the board and defend it. Need to keep it simple. It's all about taking one game at a time. Everyone's contribution was good in the last game. Need to assess the conditions and adapt to it quickly. I am working really hard on my game, playing domestic has helped me a lot. Trying to enjoy my game. Moeen and Ramandeep are back in the side.

14:55 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Toss Update 

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to bat first against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground, Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

14:48 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Probable XI, Rajasthan Royals 

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Shubham Dubey, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya 

14:35 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Probable XI, Kolkata Knight Riders

Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

14:27 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Playoff Hopes For KKR

Playoff hopes on the line for Kolkata, pride on the line for Rajasthan! 

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14:17 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR's Campaign Ends With Good Records

In the PowerPlay, RR have the best run-rate (10.75), the best boundary percentage (28.96), and have hit the most number of sixes (47)

14:08 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Bad Season For KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders lost only two of the seven home games last season. This year, they've lost 3 out of 5.

13:44 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Chasing Can Be Easier 

 In the last 24 matches in Eden Gardens, teams defending and chasing a target have won 12 times each. In the last eight afternoon fixtures at the venue, the chasing team has won six times.

13:31 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Who Will Get The Chance? 

KKR has two match-up breakers to use at the top of the order. Quinton de Kock has not featured in the last few games after a poor start to the season, but he has great numbers against Jofra Archer (128 runs off 60 balls). Gurbaz, meanwhile, has gone hammer and tongs against another one of RR's PowerPlay operators - Maheesh Theekshana (75 runs off 44 balls).

13:21 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Theekshana Can Be Crucial 

Though Gurbaz has had the measure of him, Theekshana could yet be RR's PP trumpcard in Kolkata. The Sri Lankan spinner has dismissed Sunil Narine twice in just eight deliveries bowled to the West Indian in all T20s. 

13:11 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Can Sanju Samson Play Today? 

Sanju Samson is near full fitness again, but might not be risked with RR already out of the race for the playoffs. The Royals will also be without Sandeep Sharma, who has been ruled out for the season with a finger injury.

12:59 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: Batting Pitch

A slightly cloudy afternoon seems to be on the horizon, but the probability of rain is really low. The par score has been around 200 at the Eden Gardens, with the only previous afternoon game of this season being a run-fest where more than 500 runs were scored cumulatively. Expect another good batting surface that isn't going to offer much turn.

12:41 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR In The Race For Playoffs

KKR must treat every remaining match as a do-or-die game, as the top teams on the points table are already reaching 16 points.

11:47 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR’s Middle Order Needs to Fire

Despite boasting names like Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh, KKR are struggling. A repeat failure could spell trouble in IPL 2025.

11:41 IST

KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR’s Death Bowling Needs Urgent Reinforcement

Sandeep Sharma and Jofra Archner need to improve their death-over execution. A failure here could cost RR another high-scoring game.

11:18 IST

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