The 53rd match of IPL 2025 witnessed a moment of cricketing history as Riyan Parag became the first-ever player in IPL history to smash six consecutive sixes in an electrifying innings against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
The Rajasthan Royals batter single-handedly turned the game around, delivering a masterclass in power-hitting.
Parag’s record-breaking feat unfolded between the 13th and 14th overs, when he took on Moeen Ali and Varun Chakaravarthy, sending six balls flying into the stands in succession. His rapid-fire fifty off just 27 balls seemed to put RR firmly in control of their chase of 206 runs.
Despite his heroics, RR fell short by just one run, marking their fourth agonizingly close defeat of the season. A chaotic final over saw Jofra Archer’s run-out, sealing the fate of the Royals.
KKR’s nail-biting victory keeps them alive in the tournament, raising their points tally to 11. Meanwhile, Riyan Parag’s performance is already being hailed as one of the greatest individual IPL moments, proving his ability to thrive under pressure.
