Kolkata: Captain Rajasthan Royals Riyan Parag returns to the pavilion after his release by the harsh blow of Knight Riders during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket matches between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. (PTI Photo/Swapan Mahapatra) Captain Rajasthan Royals Riyan Parag took the blame for Rajasthan Royals a one -time loss against Kolkata Knight (KKR) in Eden Gardens on Sunday.
Pursuing 207 for victory, RR could manage 205 for 8 out of 20 overs to lose the match. Captain Riyan Parag Supreme for RR with 45-Míček 95.
“I was just sad that I got out. I planned to stay until the last end. At the 16th and 17th.
“I think we could find better options in the first six breaks. Spinners got really well. We could have a look to reduce some runs with the ball. But the game was in our hands, we should have finished.
“I did not want the pitch -moustons to mix their backs.
“Very difficult, he (Andre Russell) came and took the time and then accelerated well. It was great to watch.
“It’s a country where six is hit, I knew he was stopping and turning, but I knew I had to choose battles.
“I feel terrible that I give this conversation, but it’s just how the game is. You have to clinically, the consequences are here.”
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Previously, Andre Russell struck 25-Míč 57, who did not lead to raise the KRK to 206 for four.
In addition to Russell, the other main contributors were Angrish Raghuvanki (44), the opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz (35) and Captain Ajinkya Rahane (30).
For RR, Jofra Archer (1/30), Yudhvir Singh Charak (1/26), Mahesh Theekhana (1/41) and Riyan Parag (1/21).
The victory kept a KRK alive for the playoffs, while RR are already out of clearing.
Short score
Kolkata Knight Riders: 206 for 4 out of 20 overs (Andre Russell 57 No Out; Jofra Archer 1/30) ..
Rajasthan Royals: 205 for 8 of 20 overs (Riyan Parag 95, Yashsvi Jaiswal 34; Varun Chakravarthy 2/32, Moen Ali 2/43, Harshit Rana 2/41)
