Who Won Yesterday's IPL 2025 Match: RR vs KKR, Match 6? Check Details and Latest Points Table

Yesterday's IPL 2025 Match 6 saw a tough battle between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Read more for a breakdown of the match and its impact on the points table.

Match Result: Rajasthan Royals vs. Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 6

Kolkata Knight Riders won, defeating Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets. The match was dominated by KKR's clinical performance, with Quinton de Kock leading the charge with an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls. This win marked KKR's first victory in the IPL 2025 season, following their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener.

Key Moments From the Match

• Rajasthan Royals' Struggles: RR, batting first, were restricted to 151 for 9. The team struggled against KKR's spin duo, Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali, who combined for figures of 8-0-40-4. Dhruv Jurel was the top scorer for RR with 33 runs.
• Quinton de Kock's Masterclass: De Kock's innings included 8 fours and 6 sixes, setting the tone for an easy chase. He partnered with Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored 22 runs, to guide KKR to victory with 15 balls to spare.

Impact on the Points Table

Following this win, Kolkata Knight Riders jumped to the sixth spot in the points table, improving their Net Run Rate majorly. They now have 2 points from two matches.

• Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, remain at the bottom of the table with 0 points from two matches. Their Net Run Rate has taken a hit, currently standing at -1.882.

Current Points Table (After March 26)

Kolkata Knight Riders' win over Rajasthan Royals marked a significant turnaround for the defending champions, while RR continues to struggle in finding their footing this season. The match highlighted the importance of spin bowling and impactful batting performances in the IPL. As the tournament progresses, both teams will look to build on this momentum and address their respective challenges.