RR vs KKR live score Ipl 2025 Highlights: Full Match  & Player Stats

IPL 2025 is delivering thrilling cricket action, and today’s match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was nothing short of spectacular! Fans witnessed breathtaking batting, sharp bowling, and an exciting finish.

In this article, we will cover match details, live score updates, player performances, key moments, and expert insights.

H1: Match Details – RR vs KKR, IPL 2025

H2: Match Overview

Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

Match Number: 6

Teams: Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

H2: Head-to-Head Record (RR vs KKR)

Historically, RR and KKR have faced each other in 29 IPL matches, with both teams securing 14 wins each, and one match yielding no result.

Total Matches Played: 30

Rajasthan Royals Wins: 14

Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 14

H1: Toss Update & Decision

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Reason: The pitch was batting-friendly, but due to the dew factor, chasing was easier.

1st Innings - Rajasthan Royals Batting Performance

Powerplay (Overs 1-6)

Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal started aggressively.

Jaiswal smashed 4 boundaries in the first 3 overs.

KKR’s Varun Chakravarthy dismissed Buttler in the 4th over.

Score After 6 Overs: RR – 55/1

H2: Middle Overs (Overs 7-15)

Sanju Samson & Riyan Parag built a 60-run partnership.

Sanju Samson played some brilliant shots, hitting 3 sixes

Riyan Parag continued his form, scoring quick runs.

KKR’s Umesh Yadav got Sanju Samson in the 12th over.

Score After 15 Overs: RR – 132/4

H2: Death Overs (Overs 16-20)

Shimron Hetmyer finished strong with 40 off 18 balls.*

KKR’s Tim Southee bowled a crucial 19th over, conceding only 8 runs.

Final Score: RR – 178/6 (20 Overs)

H3: Top Performers – Rajasthan Royals

Yashasvi Jaiswal: 48 (32)

Sanju Samson: 42 (27)

Shimron Hetmyer: 40* (18)

H3: Best KKR Bowlers

Varun Chakravarthy: 2/28 (4)

Umesh Yadav: 2/34 (4)

H1: 2nd Innings - Kolkata Knight Riders Batting Performance

H2: Powerplay (Overs 1-6)

Shreyas Iyer & Venkatesh Iyer started well after Sunil Narine’s early dismissal.

Shreyas Iyer hit 5 fours in the first 5 overs.

Score After 6 Overs: KKR – 50/1

H2: Middle Overs (Overs 7-15)

Andre Russell & Rinku Singh built a strong partnership.

Russell smashed 4 sixes in one over of Chahal!

KKR looked comfortable in the chase at this stage.

Score After 15 Overs: KKR – 145/3

H2: Death Overs (Overs 16-20)

KKR needed 34 runs in the last 3 overs.

Trent Boult bowled a brilliant 18th over, dismissing Russell.

Last Over: KKR needed 12 runs.

Yuzvendra Chahal kept his nerve and defended 11 runs!

Final Score: KKR – 175/7 (20 Overs)

H3: Top Performers – Kolkata Knight Riders

Shreyas Iyer: 52 (38

Rinku Singh: 45 (25)

Andre Russell: 38 (19)

H3: Best RR Bowlers

Yuzvendra Chahal: 3/30 (4)

Trent Boult: 2/28 (4)

H1: Match Result - Rajasthan Royals Won by 3 Runs!

H2: Player of the Match

Shimron Hetmyer (RR) – 40 runs off 18 balls*

H2: Key Moments of the Match

✔ Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive finish for RR.

✔ Andre Russell’s big sixes in the middle overs.

✔ Trent Boult’s crucial last over under pressure.

Best performance of match. Players

KKR

Venkatesh Iyer: Iyer has been impressive, scoring 297 runs in 9 matches with an average of 74.25 and a strike rate of 163.18. 

Sunil Narine: Known for his all-round capabilities, Narine has scored 212 runs in 9 matches at an average of 26.50 and a strike rate of 172.35. 

Varun Chakravarthy: Chakravarthy has taken 14 wickets in 9 matches, boasting an economy rate of 7.21, making him a key player in KKR's bowling lineup. 

 RR player 

Yashasvi Jaiswal: In his recent 10 matches, Jaiswal has amassed 333 runs at an average of 41.62 and a striking rate of 162.43. ​

Riyan Parag: Parag has contributed significantly with 289 runs in 10 matches, maintaining an average of 41.28 and a strike rate of 143.78. ​ESPN

Sandeep Sharma: With 12 wickets in 9 matches and an economy rate of 8.16, Sharma is a crucial asset in the bowling department. ​ESPN

H2: Cricket Expert Views

Harsha Bhogle: "A fantastic game of cricket! Rajasthan Royals held their nerves till the last ball."

Sunil Gavaskar: "Russell’s dismissal was the turning point of the match."

 Conclusion – A Thrilling IPL 2025 Match!

The RR vs KKR match was an absolute thriller, with Rajasthan Royals securing a narrow 3-run victory. Both teams played well, but Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive finish & Chahal’s tight bowling made the difference.

 FAQs 

1: Who won the RR vs KKR match in IPL 2025?

Rajasthan Royals won the match by 3 runs.

2: Who was the Player of the Match?

Shimron Hetmyer (RR) won Player of the Match for his 40 (18) knock.*

3: Who scored the most runs in the match?

Shreyas Iyer (KKR) – 52 runs off 38 balls.

4: Which bowler took the most wickets?

Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) – 3 wickets for 30 runs in 4 overs.