IPL Bulletin For May 5: From Kolkata Clinching A Heart-Stopper To Riyan Parag Hitting Six Consecutive Sixes

IPL Bulletin For May 5: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a single run in a thrilling Match 53, with Andre Russell's 57 and Riyan Parag's explosive 95, including six consecutive sixes, stealing the show.

In Match 54, Punjab Kings (PBKS) triumphed by 37 runs over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), thanks to Prabhsimran Singh's fiery 91, while LSG's early collapse proved costly.

Riyan Parag made history with six sixes in an over, joining Chris Gayle in the elite list. Players of the Match were Andre Russell and Prabhsimran Singh for their key contributions. Today, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 55, with SRH hoping to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here's a look at the top 10 news.

1) KKR Beat RR In Last-Ball Thriller

In Match 53 of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edged out Rajasthan Royals (RR) by a single run in a thrilling contest. Batting first, KKR posted a formidable 206/4, bolstered by Andre Russell's unbeaten 57 and a late cameo from Rinku Singh. Despite a valiant 95-run effort from RR captain Riyan Parag, which included five consecutive sixes in one over, the Royals fell just short, finishing at 205/7. Harshit Rana's crucial dismissal of Parag in the penultimate over proved decisive, keeping KKR's playoff hopes alive.

2) PBKS Dominate LSG By 37 Runs

In Match 54 of the IPL 2025, Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. Batting first, PBKS posted a formidable total of 236/5, highlighted by Prabhsimran Singh's explosive 91 off 48 balls. LSG's chase was hampered by early wickets, with Arshdeep Singh taking three crucial dismissals. Despite a resilient 81-run partnership between Ayush Badoni (74) and Abdul Samad (45), LSG fell short, finishing at 199/7. This win propelled PBKS to second place on the points table, bolstering their playoff aspirations.

3) LSG's Powerplay Collapse Proves To Be Turning Point In PBKS vs LSG Clash

The turning point of the match unfolded in the powerplay during Lucknow's chase. Chasing a steep target, LSG needed a solid foundation but stumbled early. Arshdeep Singh struck twice, sending back Mitchell Marsh for 8 and trapping Aiden Markram shortly after. Yuzvendra Chahal then tightened the screws further by clean bowling Nicholas Pooran, who went for an ill-advised big shot. Reduced to 27/3 by the end of six overs, Lucknow never truly recovered, allowing Punjab Kings to cruise to a convincing win.

4) Riyan Parag's wicket proves to be turning point in KKR vs RR Clash

Rajasthan Royals faced early trouble in their innings, losing openers Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Kunal Singh Rathore within the first two overs. Although Yashasvi Jaiswal provided some spark with a quickfire 34, the real game-changer was captain Riyan Parag. Launching a stunning counter-assault, Parag lit up the match with a sensational 95 off just 45 deliveries, which featured an extraordinary sequence of six consecutive sixes-five off Moeen Ali and one off Varun Chakaravarthy. His blitz gave RR a real shot at pulling off a remarkable chase. However, just when Rajasthan looked to be turning the tide, Harshit Rana struck in the 18th over to dismiss Parag, halting their momentum and turning the tide back in Kolkata's favor.

5) Andre Russell named MOTM In KKR vs RR Clash

KKR's Andre Russell was named the Man of the Match for his blistering 25-ball 57 that propelled the Knight Riders to a competitive score.

6) Prabhsimran Singh wins MOTM In PBKS vs LSG Clash

PBKS' Prabhsimran Singh was named the Man of the Match for his blazing 48-ball 91 that propelled Punjab's to a mammoth total.

7) Digvesh Rathi Risks Another Fine With Notebook Celebration

In the IPL 2025 clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), spinner Digvesh Rathi revived his iconic 'notebook' celebration after taking two wickets. Despite facing fines earlier in the season for his extravagant celebrations, Rathi showcased his trademark move once again following dismissals of Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh.

8) Riyan Parag Scripts History, Joins Chris Gayle In Huge Six-Hitting List

In the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), RR captain Riyan Parag made history by hitting six consecutive sixes, becoming only the fifth player ever to achieve this feat in the IPL. He joined the elite list alongside Chris Gayle, who previously accomplished this against Rahul Sharma in 2012. Parag's remarkable performance showcased his explosive batting prowess and added a thrilling moment to the match.

9) Virat Kohli Leads In Orange Cap, Prasidh Krishna With Purple Cap, RCB In Top Spot In Points Table

RCB's Virat Kohli currently leads the Orange Cap standings with 505 runs, while GT's Prasidh Krishna's 19 wickets has so far given him the lead in the Purple Cap list. Bengaluru are the present league toppers with 16 points.

10) SRH Take On DC In Match 55 Of IPL 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Delhi Capitals in match 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.