In the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals, KKR opener Quinton de Kock delivered a stellar performance, scoring an unbeaten 97 runs from 61 balls. His impressive innings, including eight boundaries and six sixes, earned him the ‘Player of the Match’ award with a strike rate of 159.02. De Kock expressed his satisfaction with contributing to the defending champions’ victory, emphasizing the importance of making his opportunity count. Despite a brief 10-day preparation period for the IPL season, he focused on taking each game as it came and adapting to the conditions while batting. De Kock described the pitch at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati as challenging, with the ball turning and stopping, but his main goal remained winning the match. With his outstanding performance, KKR secured an eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, marking their first win of the tournament while Rajasthan Royals fell to 0-2 in the competition.
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