Overview
- Quinton de Kock scored an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls, including eight fours and six sixes, to anchor KKR's chase of 152 in just 17.3 overs.
- KKR's spin duo, Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy, claimed two wickets each, restricting Rajasthan Royals to 151/9 on a challenging pitch.
- Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana contributed with two wickets apiece, dismantling Rajasthan's batting lineup during key moments.
- Rajasthan Royals, led by stand-in captain Riyan Parag, faced criticism for tactical missteps, including sending Shimron Hetmyer to bat at No. 8.
- This victory marked KKR's comeback after their opening loss, while Rajasthan Royals remain winless and at the bottom of the points table.