Kolkata Knight Riders secured a nail-biting one-run victory against Rajasthan Royals in a high-scoring IPL 2025 match. Andre Russell's explosive half-century and Rinku Singh's exceptional fielding proved crucial for KKR. Despite Riyan Parag's brilliant 95, RR fell short, as KKR's bowlers held their nerve to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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