The Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati witnessed a dramatic turn of events during the IPL 2025 match between the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Wednesday, March 26. Apart from KKR’s convincing eight-wicket victory over RR, a scuffle between two fans in the stands grabbed the spotlight.
A video shared on Instagram captured the intense altercation between the two spectators, one donning an RR jersey. The footage showed punches being exchanged before one of the fans retaliated with a powerful kick, escalating the situation.
On the field, RR struggled with their batting performance, managing to score only 151 for nine in their allotted 20 overs. Quinton de Kock emerged as the hero for KKR, smashing an unbeaten 97 off 61 balls to guide his team to victory in just 17.3 overs.
In a recent YouTube video, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra dissected RR’s batting woes in the IPL 2025 match against KKR. He criticized the Royals’ shot selection, attributing it as the primary reason for their defeat. Chopra highlighted instances of poor shot choices from players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Riyan Parag, emphasizing the need for better decision-making under pressure.
Chopra praised de Kock’s match-winning innings, acknowledging the South African’s composure and ability to handle the pressure of playing for a new franchise. He commended de Kock for his crucial knock, which ultimately secured KKR’s first win of the season.
The cricketing expert’s analysis sparked a debate among fans, with many sharing their opinions on RR’s batting collapse and KKR’s impressive performance. The incident at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium added an unexpected twist to the match, serving as a reminder of the passion and intensity that cricket fans bring to the game.
As the IPL 2025 season unfolds, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and unpredictable moments on and off the field. Stay tuned for real-time updates, live scores, match schedules, and squad details for all the participating teams on Sportskeeda.