Clinical finish by Royals as they seal a close win over Kings in a high-voltage clash in Ahmedabad.
Match Summary:
Match: Royals vs Kings
Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Date: April 5, 2025
Result: Royals won by 4 wickets
Player of the Match: Jos Buttler (Royals) – 72* off 45 balls
Top Performers:
Royals:
Jos Buttler – 72* (45), 8x4s, 3x6s
Trent Boult – 4-27 (4 overs)
Kings:
Shikhar Dhawan – 68 (52), 7x4s, 1x6
Arshdeep Singh – 3-29 (4 overs)
Turning Point:
A 19th over blitz by Buttler, smashing 18 runs off Kagiso Rabada, shifted the momentum entirely in Royals' favor during the chase.
Quotes:
"We trusted our game plan, and it paid off. Always a great feeling to contribute in a win," – Jos Buttler, Royals
"We fell short by a few runs and couldn't defend well at the end. We'll bounce back," – Shikhar Dhawan, Kings
What's Next?
Royals will face Mumbai Indians on April 9
Kings take on Delhi Capitals on April 8
