KKR vs RR: Kolkata beat Rajasthan by 1 run, RR lost despite Riyan Parag's 6 sixes

KKR vs RR: In the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by one run. This match was played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Where Riyan Parag created history by hitting six sixes on six consecutive balls in an over. But even this explosive innings (95 runs in 45 balls) could not give Rajasthan a win.

But even Riyan Parag explosive innings (95 runs in 45 balls) could not give Rajasthan a win.

Kolkata beat Rajasthan by 1 run

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first and scored 206/4 in 20 overs. Andre Russell hit a half-century (first season) in 22 balls to take KKR to a strong score. Rajasthan got off to a bad start chasing the target of 207 runs.

Yashasvi Jaiswal and 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi were out early. Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer handled the innings, but Parag's stormy performance was not enough for victory.

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RR lost despite Riyan Parag's 6 sixes

Riyan Parag's record - Parag hit six sixes in six balls in an over of Moeen Ali. In which 36 runs were scored. This is a rare achievement in IPL history. He scored 95 runs in 45 balls but Harshit Rana ended his innings.

Thrill of the last over - Rajasthan needed 19 runs in the last over. Harshit Rana dismissed Shimron Hetmyer (27 runs) and gave KKR a 1-run win by giving only 1 run on the last ball. Rajasthan was bundled out at 205/6.

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