IPL Bulletin For March 27: From KKR Beating RR By 8 Wickets To Quinton de Kock Shining With The Bat

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IPL 2025: Defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have finally registered their first victory of the season, following a comfortable 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.

For KKR, it was new recruit Quinton de Kock, who shone with the bat. Star all-rounder Sunil Narine didn't play due to illness and as a result Moeen Ali stepped up to fulfill the void. Here's a look at the top 10 stories.

1) KKR Beat RR by 8 wickets

Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 97 guided defending champions KKR to an 8-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 match 6 at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati, on March 26.

2) Quinton de Kock emerges as MOTM

KKR delivered a comprehensive performance, excelling in batting, bowling, and fielding. Chasing 152 on a tricky wicket, Quinton de Kock anchored the innings with a stunning unbeaten 97 off 61 balls, smashing 8 fours and 6 sixes. His dominant knock was crucial in securing him the Player Of The Match award.

3) Varun Chakaravarty-Moeen Ali Turning Point Behind KKR win

On a spin-friendly track, KKR's Moeen Ali and Varun Chakravarthy shone in Sunil Narine's absence. Both took two wickets each, conceding just 40 runs in eight overs. Their brilliant spell halted Rajasthan Royals' momentum, turning the game in KKR's favor.

4) Unsung Hero Vaibhav Arora Proves Mettle For KKR

Vaibhav Arora played a key role in KKR's first IPL 2025 win, taking crucial wickets against Rajasthan Royals on March 26 in Guwahati.

5) Fan Faces Big Punishment After Breaching Security to Touch Riyan Parag's Feet During RR vs KKR in Guwahati

A fan faces a major punishment for breaching security at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to touch Rajasthan Royals' stand-in skipper Riyan Parag's feet during the IPL 2025 match against KKR on March 26. This is the second such incident, following a similar breach in the IPL opener at Eden Gardens when a fan ran onto the field to touch Virat Kohli's feet after his half-century. The Kolkata police detained the fan, and a similar consequence could await the offender in Guwahati.

6) Sunil Narine unwell ahead of RR-KKR Match- What's The Reason?

Sunil Narine missed KKR's match against RR due to illness, as confirmed by captain Ajinkya Rahane. The veteran, who performed well with both bat and ball in the previous game against RCB, was sidelined. While the exact reason remains unclear, reports suggest it could be due to food poisoning or a possible elbow injury.

7) Avesh Khan Links up With LSG Ahead of SRH Clash in Hyderabad

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) got a boost as pacer Avesh Khan recovered from his injury and joined the squad ahead of their IPL 2025 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad.

8) Ashutosh Sharma Injured During LSG Match, Will He Play Against SRH?

Ashutosh wasn't initially expected to play against LSG due to a finger injury. Despite the cut, he showed remarkable resilience, delivering a match-winning performance. Delhi Capitals' coach Hemang Badani revealed that there were doubts about his participation. Badani recalled asking Ashutosh about his condition, to which the young cricketer firmly responded, "I am playing the game, I want to be in the middle." Delhi will now assess the injury's severity before making a decision on his availability for the SRH match.

9) Rohit Sharma tries hand on boating before GT vs MI Match

Mumbai Indians' veteran batter Rohit Sharma took a short break from cricket, enjoying a boat ride during a team outing in Jamnagar. Ahead of their crucial IPL 2025 clash against Gujarat Titans, the former MI captain shared a relaxed bonding session with teammates, including young batter Tilak Varma and support staff.

10) Shreyar Iyer Most Improved Batsman: Sourav Ganguly

Shreyas Iyer shone in Punjab Kings' IPL 2025 opener, scoring an unbeaten 97 off 42 balls to secure an 11-run win over Gujarat Titans. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly praised Iyer on X, calling him the "most improved batsman" over the past year. Despite missing out on a BCCI central contract, Iyer's impressive form has reignited talks of his return to India's Test and T20I squads.