New Delhi, May 5 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finally found momentum in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a crucial win over the already-eliminated Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday afternoon at Eden Gardens. The victory marked the first time this season that KKR have won two consecutive matches. Including the no-result against Punjab Kings (PBKS), they have now secured five points from their last three games and are firmly in the playoff race, as per ESPNcricinfo.

"They have to really sort that middle order out," former India cricketer Ambati Rayudu said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

The win was powered by Andre Russell and Rinku Singh--both of whom delivered when it mattered most. Russell got his chance from the 13th over and ...