Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid was captured congratulating Kolkata Knight Riders opener Quinton de Kock while standing on crutches after his team's 8 wicket loss to the defending champion. The South African wicketkeeper-batter produced a scintillating 61-ball 97*, leading his team to chase down the 152-run target in just 17.3 overs. His innings featured eight boundaries and six sixes
Dravid has been walking with the help of crutches as he continues to recover from an injury he picked up while playing for Vijaya Cricket Club during a Karnataka State Cricket Association League match.
De Kock, on the other hand retired from international cricket last year, has found a good rhythm with his new franchise, KKR, after being released by Lucknow Super Giants.
KKR bounce back in style against Rajasthan Royals
Rajasthan Royals batting first posted a modest total of 151/9 in their allotted 20 overs against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali derailed the batting line-up of Rajasthan Royals. Dhruv Jurel top-scored for the Rajasthan Royals with 33 runs off 28 balls, leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders a target of 152 to chase.
In response to RR's total of 151, Kolkata Knight Riders' batting unit, led by Quinton de Kock's 97, produced a brilliant chase to overhaul RR's total. Quinton de Kock's innings was studded with powerful hits and innovative strokes, leaving the RR bowlers searching for answers. This win marked KKR's first in IPL 2025, following a defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their season opener. For Rajasthan Royals, this was their second consecutive loss after a heavy defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in a high-scoring encounter. KKR's next challenge comes on Monday against the Mumbai Indians, while Rajasthan Royals will face Chennai Super Kings.
