IPL 2025: Moeen and Varun choke RR’s batting rhythm, then De Kock puts on masterclass in KKR’s impressive win against RR
Synopsis: Moeen Ali steps in for Sunil Narine as KKR spinners hunt in a pair. Then Quinton De Kock stamps his class during the chase, in the process gives grief to Jofra Archer.If 200-plus scores were getting to be too much of a run fest, the slowish wicket in Guwahati provided a challenge for the batsmen and brought the spinners into play. Rajasthan Royals innings never got going after Varun Chakaravarty and Moeen Ali struck vital blows. Kolkata Knight Riders were always in control of the chase as Quinton de Kock produced a masterclass with a mix of power-hitting and smart batting.
KKR’s spinners click
Sanju Samson’s early dismissal, trying to charge fast bowler Vaibhav Arora and getting yorked, was a setback for RR, but what followed once the KKR spinners were brought on was a mini disas...