Live Cricket Score | RR VS KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders Beat Royals By 8 Wickets

RR VS KKR (Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders) Live Cricket Score and Updates: Kolkata defeated Rajasthan by eight wickets.

RR VS KKR, IPL 2025 Live Updates: Quinton de Kock played a solid inning of unbeaten 97 runs and helped KKR beat RR by right wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals gave a target of 152 to Kolkata Knight Riders. After opting to bowl first, the likes of Moeen Ali (2/23) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/17) starred with the ball, restricting RR to 151/9 in 20 overs. 

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

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

26 March 2025

23:01 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Game Over

Kolkata Knight Riders outplayed Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Quinton de Kock starred with the bat by playing an unbeaten knock of 97 runs to help his team get over the finishing line.

22:54 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: de Kock On Fire

Evidently, Rajasthan Royals' bowlers have been struggling against KKR batters. For Rahane's team, the game is just a formality now, they are inching closer to the score. de Kock is on fire, starts off with a boundary against Jofra Archer. Will he get a century? let's see

KKR: 145/2 (17.2)

22:18 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Rahane Departs

Rajasthan Royals's bowlers have managed to control the run rate but then since the target is not big, they are still in a state of bother. KKR batters know what they are doing and what needs to be done. Just when things looked easy for Kolkata batters, Hasaranga took the wicket of skipper Rahane. Big Blow!!

KKR: 70/2 (10.1)

22:06 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Rahane, De Kock Hold Fort

After the wicket of Moeen Ali, the likes of Rahane and de Kock have been holding the fort for Kolkata Knight Riders. Since the target is not massive, both the batters are taking some time in the middle but attacking loose balls constantly.

KKR: 55/1(8)

21:51 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: de Kock Shines

The likes of de Kock and Moeen Ali have been batting well with the South African batter taking on Jofra Archer. He hits Archer for a massive six, seems like he is in haste to wrap up things quickly. 

KKR 35/0 (5)

21:37 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Second Innings Start

Moeen Ali and de Kock start the run chase for Kolkata Knight Riders. Jofra Archer bowls the first over for Rajasthan Royals.

KKR: 2/0(1)

21:18 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: First Innings Over

It was a bad day for the Rajasthan Royals batters as they were restricted to just 151 runs in 20 overs. Dhruv Jurel was the top scorer as he made 33 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders need 152 runs to win the game.

20:46 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Wicket

Yet another wicket goes down for Rajasthan Royals as departs, kudos to Vaibhav Arora. Agony for Rajasthan Royals as none of their batters have managed to stay there for a longer time. Great bowling from the KKR's bowlers.

RR: 110/6(15)

20:23 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Jaiswal, Hasaranga Gone

Rajasthan Royals have lost two wickets in quick intervals. The likes of Jaiswal and Hasaranga departed without making much impact with the bat. The Rajasthan-based franchise are in a deep trouble right now.

RR: 76/4(10)

20:10 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Wicket

Varun Chakaravarthy snares Riyan Parag and an easy catch by de Kock does the rest. Riyan looked to hit it big but failed to read the delivery and ended up edging the ball. 

RR: 67/2(8)

20:02 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: RR Dominate

Riyan Parag starts Vaibhav Arora's over with a massive six straight down the ground. Then comes Jaiswal who ended the over with a six towards the mid-off region.

RR: 54/1(6)

19:52 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Sanju Gone

Vaibhav Arora comes in and takes the crucial wicket of Sanju Samson. Star batter comes down the track to make room towards the off side but then the ball ends up uprooting the leg stump. 

RR: 34/1(4)

19:45 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Jaiswal Shines

Jaiswal is taking on Spencer Johnson as he starts off with a four and ends the over with a massive six. What a batting it is!! Jaiswal is looking in great touch today and keeping in mind the conditions, he is eyeing a big score here in Guwahati.

RR: 26/0(3)

19:34 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Action Begins

Jaiswal and Samson start the proceedings for the Royals. Spencer Johnson bowls the first over, giving away 9 runs.

RR: 9/0(1)

19:10 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Impact Subs

Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Subs: Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia.

Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Kunal Singh Rathore, Shubham Dubey, Akash Madhwal, Kumar Kartikeya, Kwena Maphaka.

19:09 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Playing XI's

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma.

19:06 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Captains Corner

Riyan Parag: Very proud, very humbled (to be leading RR). The middle-order really stepped up. A lot of positives with the ball as well. One change. Hasaranga comes in, Farooqi steps out.

Ajinkya Rahane: We'll look to bowl first. The wicket looks good. Dew factor is huge here. It's about staying positive and playing fearlessly. We learnt a lot from the previous game. Sunil Narine misses out, he's not well. Moeen Ali comes in.

19:05 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Toss

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati on March 26, Wednesday.

18:32 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: When Will Toss Take Place?

The IPL 2025 match between RR and KKR is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST and the toss is slated to take place at 7 PM IST.

18:13 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Ajinkya Rahane On Rinku Singh's Batting Position

“Yes, I mean, Rinku has been batting really well–for KKR and also for the Indian team, especially in this shorter format. He has been doing really well. The talks about promoting him up the order are happening, but sometimes you have to play according to the situation and decide who is better suited at that moment,” Rahane said.

18:01 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Updates: Pitch Report

Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati Pitch Report

Batting-Friendly Surface: High scores expected, with a dry pitch assisting stroke play.
Spin Dominance: The surface offers grip and turn as the match progresses.
Average First-Innings Score: 180-190
Chasing Record: Teams batting second have won 55% of the games here.

17:23 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Live Updates: Head To Head Record

Total Matches: 28
Rajasthan Royals Wins: 12
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 16
Last 5 Matches: KKR leads 3-2

17:02 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live: Will RR Gamble with Hasaranga?

RR has a big decision to make bring in Hasaranga for a bowler or an overseas batter. His wrong'un could be a trump card against KKR's middle order.

16:27 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Andre Russell’s IPL Legacy

Russell remains a match-winner despite inconsistency. His form will be crucial for KKR’s success in IPL 2025.

15:58 IST

RR vs KKR, IPL 2025 Live Updates: Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad

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

15:27 IST

RR vs KKR Live Score: Barsapara’s IPL Record 

With two wins and one loss for teams batting first, the toss could play a crucial role in determining the outcome.

14:53 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR’s Top Order Key to Success

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson must provide a strong start, especially with KKR’s bowling attack boasting variety and depth.

14:07 IST

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

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

13:43 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR’s Dilemma

RR’s lineup lacks a genuine all-rounder, forcing them to choose between strengthening their batting or bowling. Hasaranga’s inclusion could be a game-changer.

13:15 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Quinton de Kock’s Form Under the Scanner

KKR has backed Quinton de Kock as their first-choice wicketkeeper-opener despite his poor IPL 2024 and SA20 form. He needs a big knock to justify his selection.

13:00 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Dhruv Jurel – The X-Factor for RR

Jurel’s explosive 35-ball 70 against SRH highlighted his talent. However, his strike rate against spin (123.76) is a concern against KKR’s Narine and Chakravarthy.

12:30 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Sunil Narine’s Opening Gambit

Narine's aggressive batting at the top can give KKR an edge, but he has struggled against Archer (9 off 13 balls) and Fazalhaq Farooqi (3 off 8 balls, one dismissal).

12:25 IST

The Barsapara Stadium has seen high-scoring encounters. The average first-innings score here is 180, making it a batting-friendly venue.

11:30 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Nitish Rana Faces His Former Team
Having played a key role for KKR from 2018 to 2024, Nitish Rana now dons RR colors. Will he make an impact against his old franchise?

11:15 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Jofra Archer Needs Redemption

After recording the worst IPL bowling figures (0/76), Archer will be keen to bounce back. Can he find his rhythm and dismantle KKR’s top order?

10:59 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Samson’s Role as RR’s Impact Player

Recovering from finger surgery, Sanju Samson is expected to continue as an impact player. His batting prowess remains crucial for RR’s campaign.

10:44 IST

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

Despite boasting names like Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh, KKR struggled in their season opener. A repeat failure could spell early trouble in IPL 2025.

10:44 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Wanindu Hasaranga – The Missing Link?

RR might bring in Hasaranga to strengthen their bowling attack. His all-round abilities could provide much-needed balance, especially against KKR’s explosive lineup.

10:24 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: RR’s Bowling Woes Need an Urgent Fix

RR nearly conceded the highest IPL total ever in their last game against SRH. Jofra Archer, despite his experience, had a forgettable outing, leaking 76 runs in four overs.

10:10 IST

RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Live Score: Riyan Parag Leads RR in Guwahati – A Historic Moment

Riyan Parag captaining RR in his home state of Assam marks a significant moment in IPL history. The young leader will aim to turn RR's fortunes around at Barsapara Stadium.

10:03 IST

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