Parag’s Heroics in Vain as Rajasthan Suffer Agonising One-Run Loss to KKR

Rajasthan Royals' dismal IPL 2025 campaign hit a new low with a heartbreaking one-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders, marking their ninth loss in 12 games. Chasing 207, RR found themselves in deep trouble at 71/5, but stand-in skipper Riyan Parag reignited hopes with a blistering 95 off 45 balls.

Despite his brilliance, Parag fell short of sealing the chase, and RR collapsed once again from a winnable position. Head coach Rahul Dravid, visibly emotionless, could only watch from the dugout as another close loss unfolded. Injuries to regular captain Sanju Samson have compounded RR’s woes this season, with failed chases becoming a recurring theme. In a dramatic final over, needing 22 runs, impact player Shubham Dubey nearly pulled off a miracle against Vaibhav Arora, but RR ultimately fell just one run short.