KKR Win by One Run | KKR vs RR IPL 2025 Highlights: Riyan Parag's Fighting 95-run Knock Went in Vain as Defending Champions Register Nail-Biting Win

What a game we have witnessed at the Eden Gardens! A proper edge-of-the-seat thriller! The KKR flags are roaring at the iconic stadium in Kolkata. The defending champions have kept their playoffs hope truly alive. Rajasthan Royals are heartbroken here. There are sad faces in the dugout. A stupendous knock from Riyan Parag (95) went in vain as the 2008 champions suffered a heartbreaking defeat by just one run. Royals needed 22 runs off the last over, and Shubman Dubey and Jofra Archer tried, but Vaibhav Arora held his nerve and defended three runs on the last ball as Kolkata registered a thrilling win. Earlier, the game was set up by Andre Russell's blistering unbeaten half-century, which guided KKR to 206 runs. While chasing, RR captain Riyan Parag played a fighting knock, but his team couldn't cross the finishing line.

Out! Harshit Rana, take a bow! The speedster takes the prized wicket of Riyan Parag. A terrific knock comes to an end from Riyan Parag. It was a slower ball, and the Royals captain hit straight towards Vaibhav Arora. Parag's dismissal has put the Knight Riders on top. Riyan Parag c Vaibhav Arora b Harshit Rana 95(45)

Out! Harshit Rana breaks the dangerous partnership, and he is pumped here! Shimron Hetmyer took a desperate review. However, the ball showed a spike, and Hetmyer had to go to the dugout. A brutal bouncer from the Kolkata speedster, and the Royals batter was surprised. Got a faint edge, and Sunil Narine took an easy catch. Shimron Hetmyer c Sunil Narine b Harshit Rana 29(23)

A crucial half-century from Riyan. A gentle raise of the bat from him. Rajasthan Royals captain knows he has a lot more to do. Reaches his fifty after hitting a big six against Moeen Ali.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag will be key for his side in this big run chase. He needs support from Shimron Hetmyer to chase this 207-run target. Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers have bowled brilliantly, and the match is slightly towards the hosts.

Out! Varun Chakaravarthy is showcasing his class here! He is pumped here. Wanindu Hasaranga had no clue about the ball, and he paid the price. Another tossed-up googly which beats the inside edge and crashes into the off-stump. Superb display of bowling here. Wanindu Hasaranga b Varun Chakaravarthy 0(2)

Out! Dhruv Jurel fails to read the wrong 'un and pays the price. Varun bowled a floated delivery on off-stump. The ball spun in sharply and crashed into the off-stump. Dhruv Jurel b Varun Chakaravarthy 0(1)

Out! Moeen Ali takes his second wicket of the match. Dangerous Yashasvi Jaiswal falls against the run of play. It was a tossed-up delivery, and Jaiswal went for the expansive shot. He ended up getting it off the bottom of the bat. Rinku Singh ran from the long-on region and took a superb diving catch. Yashasvi Jaiswal c Rinku Singh b Moeen Ali 34(21)

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag have steadied the ship for the Rajasthan Royals. After two early jolts, both batters had looked to up the scoring rate. Jaiswal and Parag have scored runs and picked up the odd boundary. An interesting phase is coming up in this big chase.

Out! Kunal Singh Rathore has thrown his wicket away! It was a loopy delivery from Moeen Ali, and the batter went for the glory shot. KS Rathore miscued it altogether, and Andre Russell took a simple catch in the mid-on region. Rajasthan Royals are in deep trouble with this wicket. KS Rathore c Anre Russell b Moeen Ali 0(5)