Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) fast bowler Spencer Johnson delivered a stunning blow to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by castling Jofra Archer in match six of IPL 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. The Australian pacer unleashed a 135 kmph delivery that pitched on a good length and sent Archer’s off-stump cartwheeling in the final over.
It was a thrilling end to RR’s innings, leaving them at 151/9 after being invited to bat by KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane. Before his dismissal, Archer had given RR a late boost, smashing 16 runs off just six balls, including two massive sixes. Walking in at number nine with RR struggling at 131/7, Archer’s brief but impactful cameo raised hopes of crossing the 150-run mark.
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However, Johnson’s precision cut short that ambition, making it a memorable moment for the Aussie quick as he claimed his lone wicket of the evening. KKR’s bowlers put up a well-rounded performance.
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Vaibhav Arora, Moeen Ali, and Varun Chakravarthy grabbed two wickets each, while Harshit Rana also picked up a brace, including the crucial scalps of Dhruv Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer. Their combined effort kept RR’s batters in check, not allowing any substantial partnerships to flourish.
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For Rajasthan Royals, Dhruv Jurel was the top scorer, crafting a composed 33 off 28 deliveries with five stylish boundaries. Despite Jurel’s resistance, the Royals couldn’t build momentum, relying heavily on Archer’s late fireworks to post a respectable total.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag(c), Dhruv Jurel(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
