Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced criticism for his slow batting in a 65-run loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane responded to critics questioning his strike rate and intent, labeling them as jealous and having a hidden agenda against him. Despite a slow start in the match, Rahane had earlier played a quick 67-run knock off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians.
KKR’s innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad lacked substantial partnerships, leading to a total of 161 runs in 16 overs. Rahane defended his strike rate, stating that since IPL 2023, only Abhishek Sharma has a better strike rate than him in the powerplay among Indians. He emphasized that he knows his game well and is focused on his performance rather than external opinions.
KKR faced defeats in their first two games of the season, marking only the second time in the team’s history with such a poor start. Rahane remains confident and aims to bounce back in upcoming matches against Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants.
