Five reasons why Rajasthan Royals beat KKR
Riyan Parag's knock, Steven Smith's plan to Andre Russell and other top reasons why Rajasthan Royals won
25/04Result
43rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 25 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
177/7 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
25/04Result
43rd Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 25 2019
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
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![Rajasthan Royals]( "Rajasthan Royals")
177/7 (19.2/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Tait: Inclusion of Aaron and Thomas makes Royals strong
Shaun Tait and Ajit Agarkar feel Rajasthan Royals' pace bowlers Varun Aaron and Oshane Thomas can help the side put up formidable performances in the future
Ajit Agarkar: Riyan Parag seems to have all the shots
Shaun Tait and Ajit Agarkar discuss the partnership between Jofra Archer and Parag that took Rajasthan to a three-wicket win against Kolkata
Pre-match show - KKR v Royals
Experts Ajit Agarkar and Shaun Tait discuss Kolkata's bowling problems, Royals batting in the death overs and more
Tait: KKR spinners not doing well is their biggest dilemma
Ajit Agarkar though is hopeful that Sunil Narine can turn it all around
County cricket helped me improve my inswingers - Aaron
Varun Aaron reflects on his brilliant performance with the ball for Rajasthan Royals on Thursday and underscores the importance of his county stint
We are aware our bowling needs to get better - Dinesh Karthik
Dinesh Karthik dissects Kolkata Knight Riders' loss to Rajasthan Royals, his side's bowling, and his captaincy
Match Coverage
All Match NewsKnight Riders 'trust in their leader' - Karthik on captaincy
The Knight Riders captain also admitted that his team's bowling 'was found wanting' in recent matches
Talking points - the secret behind DK's success
Well, game awareness. It's the one thing a batsman needs to handle tough conditions and the KKR captain had plenty
Dinesh Karthik's 97* in vain after Riyan Parag and Jofra Archer's late fireworks
Chasing 176, Rajasthan Royals slipped to 123 for six before their seventh-wicket pair turned the tide with a partnership of 44 in 21 balls
Knight Riders host Royals with time running out for both teams
KKR have lost five straight matches, while Rajasthan Royals are one loss away from crashing out of the race for the playoffs
