IPL 2025 [WATCH]: 6,6,6,6,6 – Riyan Parag demolishes Moeen Ali with explosive hitting during KKR vs RR match

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag turned the game on its head with a ferocious display of power-hitting against Moeen Ali. Chasing a steep target against Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Parag unleashed five consecutive sixes in the 13th over, injecting life into RR’s innings. With this breathtaking assault, he not only brought up his maiden IPL 2025 fifty but also reignited hopes for an improbable chase. Parag’s shot selection, footwork, and sheer confidence were on full display, stunning the KKR camp. This was a special over, one that may well be remembered as a turning point of the contest.

Five sixes in a Row: Riyan Parag unleashes fire on Moeen Ali

The drama began with ball 12.2 when Moeen tossed one into Parag’s pads, and the RR skipper swiveled beautifully to whip it over deep square leg, bringing up his half-century in grand style. Without any extravagant celebration, Parag stayed locked in. The next delivery (12.3) was floated up outside off, and Parag, now in beast mode, stepped down and smoked it clean over long-on. Moeen tried to vary it by going leg-side next (12.4), but Parag was ready, whipping it once again over square leg for his third six in a row.

By 12.5, Moeen appeared rattled, and a slightly short delivery was launched with disdain over long-on, crashing into the display car—four in a row. With the fielders spread and pressure mounting, Moeen gambled on a fuller, wider one (12.6), only to see Parag loft it effortlessly over long-off for the fifth consecutive six. Moeen’s attempt to salvage the over with a wide on the final delivery failed to restore any control. This was calculated demolition, each six executed with clinical intent, changing the match’s rhythm in a matter of deliveries.

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Thrilling game at Eden Gardens: Parag’s firepower keeps RR alive in 207 chase against KKR

In a high-octane IPL 2025 clash at Eden Gardens, KKR posted a commanding 206/4, powered by Andre Russell’s blitzkrieg 57 not out off 25 balls and Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s fluent 44. In response, Rajasthan Royals found themselves in early trouble at 71/5 inside 8 overs, with Moeen’s double-strike causing the most damage. But Parag turned the tide with a sensational counterattack, smashing an unbeaten 86 off just 38 balls, including five consecutive sixes off Moeen in a single over. His fireworks, supported by Shimron Hetmyer’s calm 28* off 21, revived RR’s chase and narrowed the equation to 52 needed from 30 balls. With the required rate virtually identical to the current rate and momentum shifting, the match is on a knife’s edge heading into the final stretch.

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