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IPL 2025: Our Approach Is Not Conditions Specific, Says KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Ahead Of CSK Clash

Kolkata Knight Riders' vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has emphasised the team's adaptability ahead of their crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. Despite coming off a narrow four-run defeat in their previous outing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Iyer remained positive about the team's performance. "We played some very good cricket even the last game. We lost only by four runs, which goes on to show that it was an evenly contested game," he noted during Thursday's pre-match press conference.

Time Running Out As Strugglers CSK, KKR Face Off In IPL 2025

A beleaguered Chennai Super Kings will have their task cut out against Kolkata Knight Riders as they look to break a frustrating run of defeats in front of their loyal but success-deprived supporters in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Friday. Heading into the critical game, in which a loss could spell more trouble for CSK, the home team is taking some solace from the batters' impressive show in the last match against Punjab Kings, which they lost by 18 runs after being set a stiff target of 219 in Mullanpur.

KKR vs Eden Gardens Pitch Curator Tussle Worsens, Official Says: "Give Him..."

The Eden Gardens pitch controversy made a comeback once again after Kolkata Knight Riders lost their IPL 2025 match against Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata on Tuesday. It was KKR's second loss at the venue in three matches. Chasing a mammoth target of 238, KKR felt short by just 4 runs to slump to their third loss in this year's competition. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane previously expressed his frustration at the 'lack of home advantage' and even hinted at a possible rift with chief curator Sujan Mukherjee. Following the loss, a report by Bengali newspaper Sangbad Pratidin revealed a sarcastic conversation between a KKR official and an official from the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB). The KKR official suggested that CAB was happy that the team lost their match and even suggested that the curator should receive the Man Of The Match award.

Ex-India Star Sledged Virat Kohli In IPL. RCB Star's Reply: "Side Mein Aa, Tereko..."

Virat Kohli showed great signs of entering a purple patch in the IPL 2025 as he scored a 42-ball 67 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians recently. In the first match of the IPL 2025, Kohli scored 59* followed by 31 against Chennai Super kings and 7 against Gujarat Titans. Kohli, whose jersey number is 18, is playing his 18th IPL. In fact, he is the only player to have played in all editions of the IPL for just one team.

Did Rishabh Pant Fake Injury To Break KKR's Momentum vs LSG In IPL 2025? Internet's Big Allegation

The Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants registered a slender four-win over Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Sunday to register their third win in five matches. Despite scoring 238/3 in 20 overs, LSG survived a scare after some terrific batting from Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh. Ultimately, Pant's side won by four runs. However, fans were intrigued when Pant received medical attendance at the start of the 13th over. KKR had reached 149/2 in 12 overs with Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer in full flow. Pant looked liked having an issue on his back.

"Just Because You're A Big Name...": Moeen Ali's Blunt Verdict Amid Rohit Sharma Retirement Calls

India remains a country obsessed with its cricket stars. Quite often this obsession has been highlighted as the reason behind the team's inability to earn big titles. There have also been discussions around the places veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, etc. hold in the team even as their performances haven't been top-notch on the international stage in recent years. For Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Moeen Ali, players shouldn't hold on to their spots in the team just because they have a big fan-following.

Ajinkya Rahane Gives Fiery Take On Eden Gardens 'Pitch' Row: "Bawal Ho Jayega..."

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane was once again visibly disappointed with the nature of the Eden Gardens pitch and lamented over lack of help for spinners after the team's second loss at home. However, the seasoned campaigner chose his words carefully when the contentious topic of 'home advantage' was brought up, saying any comment from him could trigger a "bawal" (controversy). On a night when spin was expected to play a crucial role, Lucknow Super Giants edged past the defending champions by four runs, handing Rahane's KKR their second loss in three home games this season. "Firstly, there was no help for the spinners, let me clear that," Rahane said after the game.

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IPL 2025: Our Approach Is Not Conditions Specific, Says KKR's Venkatesh Iyer Ahead Of CSK Clash

Time Running Out As Strugglers CSK, KKR Face Off In IPL 2025

KKR vs Eden Gardens Pitch Curator Tussle Worsens, Official Says: "Give Him..."

Ex-India Star Sledged Virat Kohli In IPL. RCB Star's Reply: "Side Mein Aa, Tereko..."

Did Rishabh Pant Fake Injury To Break KKR's Momentum vs LSG In IPL 2025? Internet's Big Allegation

"Just Because You're A Big Name...": Moeen Ali's Blunt Verdict Amid Rohit Sharma Retirement Calls

Ajinkya Rahane Gives Fiery Take On Eden Gardens 'Pitch' Row: "Bawal Ho Jayega..."