In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Venkatesh Iyer scored 45 runs while Sunil Narine added 30 for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Rinku Singh remained unbeaten on 38*, showing great determination. However, his efforts weren’t enough to secure a win as KKR narrowly missed the target.
What Did Ajinkya Rahane Say After the Match?
Speaking after the game, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said:
“It was a neck-to-neck battle between both sides. At the toss, I mentioned the pitch was great for batting, and we have no complaints. We fought till the end but just fell 4 runs short.”
He further added:
“Chasing over 230 runs, losing wickets is natural. But the effort from every KKR player was truly commendable.”
However, Rahane expressed some regret:
“If our middle-order batters had spent a bit more time at the crease, we could have won. This was an ideal pitch for batting. Usually, Varun and Sunil dominate the middle overs, but today Sunil couldn’t make an impact, which made it tough for the bowlers.”
KKR Drops in IPL 2025 Points Table
Following the loss, Kolkata Knight Riders have slipped to sixth place in the IPL 2025 points table. With only 4 points from 5 matches — including 2 wins and 3 losses — the defending champions are struggling. This unexpected performance has left many fans disappointed.
Stay tuned for more IPL 2025 updates and match insights!