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Andre Russell is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH for his fiery fifty. He says that they all knew how important this game was for them. Adds that these last four games are like four finals for them, and they need to put everything on the field, and he is very happy with the win. Mentions that he was not worried about the dot ball, and he backs his power and knows he can make up for them. Says that it was a difficult wicket, so he gave himself a few balls. Tells that he was happy to finish the innings on a high, and Rinku also played his part. Further adds that when you see 5 overs, you see 30 ball, and if he faces 15 of those, he can get around 40 runs. 

The victorious skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane, says it was a very close game, but is really happy to get the win. Says when you win by 2 or 3 runs, it gives a lot of confidence and satisfaction. Says that Gurbaz and Raghuvanshi played well and that the finish from Russell was too good. Highlights that the plan was to go hard in the Powerplay and then stabilise things till the 12th over. Adds it wasn't that easy for a new batter to come and hit big shots, so he and Raghuvanshi were talking to take it deep. On the fielding display, he says it's really important if you can save 10-12 runs on the field. Also says if you can take a couple of good catches and effect a run out, it makes all the difference.

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Rinku Singh is up for a quick chat. He says that saving that boundary in the last over was very important. Adds that everyone knows that this is the quickest outfield in the country, but as an outfielder, he enjoys fielding here, sometimes even more than batting. Mentions that Andre Russell was hitting it really well, and he also got in at the right time ,and chipped in with a few lusty blows. Ends by saying that they are taking one game at a time and not trying to think too far ahead.

The captain of Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag, is up for a chat. He says that it was just sad and admits that he got out at the wrong time. Says he was planning to stay till the end. Also reflects that they couldn't get many runs in the 16th and the 17th overs, which he calls a miscalculation from his side. Adds that they could have found better options in the first six overs. Says the spinners did really well and admits that they could have just cut down some runs with the ball. Feels the game was in their hands, and they should have finished it. On the bowling strategies, he didn't want the bowlers to bowl back-to-back. Says Madhwal was only playing his second game, but then goes on to admit that they could have done something else. Appreciates Russell for the way he accelerated. Mentions that it is a ground where sixes are hit, so he knew he had his boundaries if he stayed. On the wicket, he says it was gripping a bit, and he had to pick his battles. Ends by admitting that they weren't clinical and hence, faced the consequences in the end.

Vaibhav Arora was entrusted with the final over, and though he nearly buckled under pressure while defending 21 runs, he held his nerve to see KKR through. A special mention must go to Rinku Singh, who saved two crucial boundaries in the last two overs and was instrumental in the match-winning run-out on the final ball, sealing a dramatic and hard-fought win for the hosts.

Kolkata Knight Riders will feel they should’ve wrapped up the game much earlier, especially after a brilliant start with the ball. Vaibhav Arora and Moeen Ali struck in the first two overs to set the tone, and then Varun Chakaravarthy delivered a game-changing over, picking up two vital wickets to leave Rajasthan reeling with half their side back in the pavilion. Just when KKR looked in complete control, Riyan Parag turned the tide with a brutal assault on Moeen Ali, swinging the momentum back towards the Royals. Sunil Narine, as always, kept things tight from his end, but it was Harshit Rana’s return spell that proved decisive, dismissing both set batters and swinging the game once again.

Earlier in the match, KKR put up a formidable total, powered by a blazing half-century from Andre Russell. The top order laid a solid foundation, and Rinku Singh added some late fireworks to give the innings a strong finish. Except for Wanindu Hasaranga and Akash Madhwal, the rest of the bowlers chipped in with a wicket apiece, but they ended up conceding a few too many runs in the death overs.

The game was still alive, though, as Jofra Archer and Shubham Dubey played a few powerful blows - especially Dubey, who dramatically brought the equation from 22 off the final over to just 3 needed off the last ball. But it wasn’t to be, as Archer was run out trying to sneak a second, falling agonisingly short and ending Rajasthan’s hopes in heartbreaking fashion.

Riyan Parag, alongside Shimron Hetmyer, navigated the tricky phase with composure, avoiding unnecessary risks. But the real shift came when the skipper took on Moeen Ali, launching him for five sixes in a single over and plundering 32 runs -  a moment that completely turned the tide. As long as Parag and Hetmyer were at the crease, the Royals looked well on course for a famous win. However, both fell at crucial moments, with Parag playing a scintillating knock of 95 off just 45 balls.

Rajasthan Royals endured the worst possible start, losing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi cheaply. But Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag came together to build a steady partnership and bring some stability. Just when things were looking up, Jaiswal's dismissal triggered a dramatic collapse, with the Royals tumbling from 66/2 to 71/5, swinging the momentum firmly in Kolkata’s favour.

What a thrilling contest we've just witnessed at the iconic Eden Gardens! The Kolkata Knight Riders have clinched a nail-biting 1-run victory, but not without a serious scare from the Royals. It all came down to the final delivery, where Vaibhav Arora held his nerve and delivered a brilliant ball to seal the win. For Rajasthan, it’s another case of so close, yet so far - they'll feel this one slipped right through their fingers.

Halt! A huge discussion is going in between the KKR players led by Ajinkya Rahane. This has been an extraordinary game so far, and the last ball will decide who takes this one. 3 needed in 1 ball with KKR's season on the line. Can Vaibhav Arora keep his calm, or can Shubham Dubey be the hero? Let's see.

Who will bowl the last over? Ajinkya Rahane has given the responsibility to Vaibhav Arora. Can he defend 21 runs here? Or can RR pull off something special? Let's find out.