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Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Floors Ex-KKR Skipper As Defending Champions Thump SRH

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), after a couple of difficult results in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, outmuscled Sunrisers Hyderabad, one of the most fearsome sides in the competition. KKR's 80-run victory speaks volumes of the ability they have, especially under the leadership of skipper Ajinkya Rahane, whose appointment as the team's captain had raised many eyebrows. Seeing Rahane rally his troops in the most effective manner possible, former KKR skipper Eoin Morgan admitted being floored.

Virender Sehwag Calls SRH New 'Punjab Kings', Slams Pat Cummins And Co With Brutal Take

Three defeats on the trot have left SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) plenty to ponder before the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) enters its business end. The ultra-aggressive approach from last season's beaten finalists has backfired, with their flamboyant batting line-up collapsing to 120 all out while chasing 201 against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Former India batter Virender Sehwag expressed his shock over SRH's capitulation, especially with the track not assisting much to the bowlers. Sehwag also compared SRH's current situation to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the past.

"Don't Play Ajinkya Rahane-Angkrish Raghuvanshi Together": Ex-KKR Star's 'Unpopular Opinion' Stuns All

Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi laid the foundation on which the likes of Venaktesh Iyer and Rinku Singh produced an incredible blitz to score 200 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. Without the Rahane-Raghuvanshi partnership, KKR might not have been able to reach the figure and secure an 80-run victory. But, former Knight Riders opening batter Aakash Chopra doesn't think the franchise should be making the two bat together in the XI as they prevent the team from reaching its full potential.

"I Am The Highest Paid Cricketer, Doesn't Mean...": KKR Star Venaktesh Iyer Silences Critics

Bought for a whopping price of INR 23.75 crore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Venkatesh Iyer has admitted that there is pressure to live up to the expectations. After multiple failures with the bat, the batter showed a glimpse of what he can do, scoring 60 runs off just 29 balls to help KKR put a 200-run total on the board against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). When asked about the top price tag and the expectations that come with it, Venkatesh gave a smashing reply in the press conference on Thursday.

On His Love-Hate Relationship With Indian Fans, SRH Star Travis Head Says "I Find It..."

Australia and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) Travis Head has a lot of respect for India, as a cricketing nation, and its fans. Despite admitting that he gets a lot of stick for doing well against India more often than not, Head suggested he has a special "love-hate" relationship with the fans in India. Head is currently playing for SRH in the Indian Premier League (IPL), his second straight season with the franchise after enjoying a breakout season last year where he score 567 in 15 matches as SRH reached the final.

Pat Cummins' Captaincy Labelled 'Weak' In Fiery Rant: "Difficult To Come Back From Here"

Former India batter Mohammed Kaif has raised concerns over captain Pat Cummins' leadership, SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) slump in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Kaif questioned Cummins for not utilising spinners Zeeshan Ansari and Kamindu Mendis after their loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). For the unversed, Ansari and Mendis bagged a wicket each, bowling three and one overs, respectively. Kaif also feared that SRH might not be able recover after suffering three defeats on the trot.

SRH Coach Contradicts Skipper Pat Cummins' Verdict On 80-Run KKR Defeat

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowling coach James Franklin expressed his dissatisfaction, saying that his bowlers weren't up to the mark in the death overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). SRH slumped to a record 80-run loss in their IPL 2025 match against KKR at the Eden Gardens on Thursday. Franklin suggested that SRH didn't bowl well in the second half of KKR's innings, contradicting the remarks made by captain Pat Cummins, who expressed disappointment over the missed opportunity, believing that the target was well within reach.

KKR Clinch Untouched IPL Milestone After Handing SRH Record Defeat

Kolkata Knight Riders became the first team in the Indian Premier League's history to register 20-plus wins against three different teams following their resounding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. Kolkata stood triumphant after executing the blueprint for success against the Sunrisers to perfection on their home turf. The Knight Riders pummelled and silenced the Pat Cummins-led side with an emphatic 80-run success. As KKR got its hands on the second win of the season, the defending champions became the first team to secure 20-plus wins against three different sides.

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Ajinkya Rahane's Captaincy Floors Ex-KKR Skipper As Defending Champions Thump SRH

Virender Sehwag Calls SRH New 'Punjab Kings', Slams Pat Cummins And Co With Brutal Take

"Don't Play Ajinkya Rahane-Angkrish Raghuvanshi Together": Ex-KKR Star's 'Unpopular Opinion' Stuns All

"I Am The Highest Paid Cricketer, Doesn't Mean...": KKR Star Venaktesh Iyer Silences Critics

On His Love-Hate Relationship With Indian Fans, SRH Star Travis Head Says "I Find It..."

Pat Cummins' Captaincy Labelled 'Weak' In Fiery Rant: "Difficult To Come Back From Here"

SRH Coach Contradicts Skipper Pat Cummins' Verdict On 80-Run KKR Defeat

KKR Clinch Untouched IPL Milestone After Handing SRH Record Defeat