Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) narrowly defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by one run in a thrilling encounter in match No. 53 of IPL 2025 on Sunday, May 4. The match was held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. RR faced a challenging target of 207 runs. Riyan Parag played a brilliant knock of 95 runs, but despite his efforts, RR fell short, finishing at 205/8.
Earlier, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bat first. KKR’s openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine, couldn’t make an impact with the bat. However, Angrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Rahane (30) contributed valuable runs in the middle overs.
In the final stages, Andre Russell’s explosive half-century (57* off 25 balls) powered KKR to a total of 206/4 in their 20 overs. For RR, Jofra Archer, Yudhvir Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, and Riyan Parag each took one wicket.
IPL 2025: Updated points table
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 16 | +0.482 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 15 | +0.376 |
| 3 | Mumbai Indians | 11 | 7 | 4 | 14 | +1.274 |
| 4 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 14 | +0.867 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 12 | +0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 11 | 5 | 5 | 11 | +0.249 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 9 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 3 | 7 | 6 | -1.192 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 11 | 2 | 9 | 4 | -1.117 |
Orange Cap (Top Run-Scorers)
| Player | Team | Runs | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 505 | 11 |
| Sai Sudharsan | GT | 504 | 10 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 475 | 11 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | RR | 473 | 12 |
| Jos Buttler | GT | 470 | 10 |
There is only one change in the list of top five highest run-getters after the 53rd match of IPL 2025. RR opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who hit 34 runs in the game, has jumped to the fourth spot with 473 runs.
Virat Kohli leads the IPL 2025 run-scorers list with 505 runs, closely followed by Sai Sudharsan, who has amassed 504 runs so far. Their consistent performances have kept them firmly in the race for the Orange Cap. In third place is Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav, who has scored 475 runs, showcasing his trademark flair and aggression.
Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler holds the fifth position with 470 runs, continuing his role as a key performer for his side. The battle for the Orange Cap remains intense, with just a few runs separating the top contenders as the league progresses toward the playoffs.
Purple Cap (Top Wicket-Takers)
| Player | Team | Wickets | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prasidh Krishna | GT | 19 | 10 |
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 18 | 10 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 16 | 11 |
| Noor Ahmad | GT | 16 | 10 |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 15 | 11 |
KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has climbed to the fifth position on the IPL 2025 Purple Cap leaderboard following his impressive performance against Rajasthan Royals. In the closely contested Match 53, Chakravarthy claimed two crucial wickets, taking his total tally to 15 wickets this season.
His consistent contributions with the ball have been vital for Kolkata Knight Riders, especially during the middle overs. With this performance, Chakravarthy has strengthened his place among the tournament’s leading bowlers, playing a key role in KKR’s narrow one-run victory over RR. His rise highlights the impact of spin in this year’s IPL campaign.
Prasidh Krishna takes the peak position in the Purple Cap leaderboard with 19 wickets, followed by Josh Hazlewood in second place with 18 wickets. Noor Ahmad and Trent Boult grab the third and fourth spots respectively. Both of them have 16 wickets.