Quinton de Kock put his first-match failure behind him and led his team to their first win of the IPL 2025 season. He played a disciplined innings, staying at the crease from start to finish without giving away his wicket. Rajasthan Royals’ coach, Rahul Dravid, was certainly impressed.
After the match, The Wall congratulated the South African star on his unbeaten 97. His innings ensured KKR chased the target smoothly despite early wickets from captain Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali. Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi provided excellent support.
KKR moved up to 6th place in the points table with their first win after an unexpected loss to RCB. Meanwhile, the Royals are struggling, having lost both of their matches. Many fans have criticized their new coach, Dravid, for his defensive approach.
In their first match against SRH, Rajasthan Royals struggled with their bowling, conceding 286 runs in an innings. In the second match, their batting faltered, with only Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, and Dhruv Jurel getting decent starts. However, it wasn’t enough to secure a win, as they are missing key players like Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Trent Boult.
Fans react to Rahul Dravid’s nice gesture towards Quinton de Kock after the match
Indian legend and Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid is known for his excellent sportsmanship. Even after his team lost the 2nd match of the IPL 2025 season, he showed tremendous sportsmanship and congratulated Quinton De Cock for scoring an unbeaten 97.
One fan praised QDK’s knock, saying the Knight Riders would remember his innings for a long time. Another fan admired Dravid’s gesture, calling him a legend. Some fans called it a very special moment between two legends. Here are some of the top fan reactions:
One fan couldn’t stop praising Dravid, calling him a true gentleman and the calmest player ever to represent India. Another fan felt the match lacked excitement and called it dull. Meanwhile, many praised De Kock’s innings, saying he played it exactly as the team needed.
