IPL 2025 Witnesses Historic Power-Hitting from Riyan Parag
In a match destined to be remembered as one of the greatest in IPL history, Rajasthan Royals’ captain Riyan Parag made headlines by smashing six consecutive sixes in a single over. Despite his Herculean effort of 95 runs from 45 balls, the Royals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by just one run in a nail-biting thriller on May 5, 2025. (vegas11)
Riyan Parag’s Heroics: Six Sixes in a Row
Parag’s explosive over came in the 17th of the innings, when he took on KKR’s spinner Suyash Sharma and launched every delivery over the ropes.
Over Breakdown (17th Over):
- Ball 1: SIX
- Ball 2: SIX
- Ball 3: SIX
- Ball 4: SIX
- Ball 5: SIX
- Ball 6: SIX
This made him the first player in IPL history to hit six sixes in a single legal over, placing him alongside cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard in the T20 record books. (vegas11)
Match Summary: RR vs KKR – IPL 2025
| Match Details | Stats |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Toss | RR won, chose to bowl |
| KKR Score | 179/6 (20 overs) |
| RR Score | 178/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | KKR won by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Andre Russell (KKR) |
Turning Point: The Final Over Drama
Rajasthan Royals needed 12 runs off the final over. Despite Parag being on strike, the team lost two wickets and failed to cross the finish line.
Top Performers of the Match
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Riyan Parag – 95 (45)
- Dhruv Jurel – 22 (14)
- Trent Boult – 2/27
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Andre Russell – 41 (19) & 1/18
- Sunil Narine – 2/24
- Rinku Singh – 38 (23)
IPL 2025 Standings Impact
With this win, KKR moved up the standings while Rajasthan Royals now find themselves in a must-win situation to qualify for the playoffs.
Fan & Expert Reactions
- Sachin Tendulkar Tweeted: “What a knock by Parag! Pure hitting brilliance.”
- Harsha Bhogle: “A game of legends. Parag deserves applause even in defeat.”
- Social media flooded with #ParagSixSixes and #RRvsKKR hashtags, trending globally for over 12 hours. (vegas11)
Watch: Parag’s Six Sixes Over
Watch Full Highlight Clip on IPLT20.com
What’s Next?
- Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a do-or-die fixture.
- KKR take on Sunrisers Hyderabad with playoff momentum.
FAQs about RR vs KKR IPL 2025 Match
Q1. Who hit six sixes in an over in IPL 2025?
Riyan Parag of Rajasthan Royals.
Q2. Did Rajasthan win the match?
No, they lost by just 1 run to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q3. Where was the match played?
At Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q4. Is this the first time someone hit six sixes in IPL?
Yes, Parag is the first to achieve this in a legal over.
Q5. How many runs did Parag score?
He scored 95 runs off just 45 balls.