(Newshub Desk ) : Eden Gardens witnessed one of the most nail-biting matches in IPL history as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged past Rajasthan Royals (RR) by just one run.
Riyan Parag’s heroic 95-run knock nearly pulled off a miracle for RR, but KKR’s resilience secured their playoff hopes.
Kolkata Knight Riders, after winning the toss, set a formidable target of 206/4, thanks to explosive batting from Andre Russell and contributions from Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, and Rinku Singh.
RR’s chase saw early stumbles, but Riyan Parag’s breathtaking assault, including five consecutive sixes off Moeen Ali, reignited their hopes.
Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey’s late fireworks kept RR in the contest, but KKR’s disciplined bowling, led by Sunil Narine and Harshit Rana, ensured a thrilling finish. RR fell agonizingly short by one run, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
With this hard-fought win, KKR stays in the hunt for the IPL 2025 playoffs, proving their grit in high-pressure situations.
