Tue May 06 17:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Rajasthan Royals Captain Riyan Parag Creates IPL History with Six Consecutive Sixes, But Falls Short in Thrilling Loss
**Kolkata, India** – Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals etched his name in IPL history on [Date of Match], smashing six consecutive sixes in an over, a feat never before accomplished in the league’s 18-year history. However, despite his incredible 95-run knock (45 balls, 6 fours, 8 sixes), Rajasthan lost a nail-biting encounter against the Kolkata Knight Riders by 1 run.
Parag’s electrifying performance came in the 12th over bowled by Moeen Ali, who had previously dismissed two batsmen with only 11 runs conceded in his first two overs. Unfazed, Parag launched five consecutive sixes before repeating the feat with the first ball of the next over. His blistering innings, with a strike rate of 211.11, propelled Rajasthan back into the game after they had lost three quick wickets.
While Parag’s heroics brought Rajasthan within touching distance of victory, his dismissal with five runs short of a century, followed by a slow down in the scoring rate, allowed KKR to claw back. A final-over thriller saw Shubham Dubey’s late hitting bring Rajasthan to the brink, but they ultimately fell one run short of victory.
Kolkata, chasing 207, had earlier relied on Andre Russell’s unbeaten 57 and Rinku Singh’s quickfire 19 to reach their total.
Parag’s performance was lauded by KKR on their official X handle, and former cricketer Irfan Pathan praised him for achieving this unprecedented feat. Parag himself expressed disappointment at not finishing the game, but acknowledged the memorable nature of his innings. The match showcased the incredible highs and lows of the IPL, a testament to the unpredictable nature of the tournament. The win keeps KKR’s playoff hopes alive, while Punjab Kings strengthened theirs with a convincing 37-run victory against Lucknow Super Giants.
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