KKR vs RR: WHAT A MATCH! The atmosphere was electric, the stakes sky-high, and the cricketing drama unfolded to its fullest as Kolkata Knight Riders edged Rajasthan Royals by a solitary run in a pulsating contest. This was not just another league fixture; it was a high-voltage battle of nerves, character, and flair.
The match swung like a pendulum, leaving fans breathless and players tested to their limits. In the end, it was a night of celebration for KKR, who held their composure at crucial junctures to secure a nerve-racking win.
Batting first after winning the toss, KKR began cautiously, losing Narine early. The innings was steadied by Rahane and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who stitched a patient partnership that kept the scoreboard ticking but didn’t quite shift momentum. However, the game turned with the promotion of Andre Russell.
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Initially shackled by the spinners, Russell exploded in the death overs, launching a brutal assault that flipped the script. His 55 off 16 balls, including a devastating over against Theekshana, powered KKR past the 200-run mark. Rinku Singh added late fireworks, taking 22 off the final over to lift the hosts to 206.
Rajasthan’s response began under pressure as early wickets tilted the balance in KKR’s favor. Despite that, Parag and Jaiswal launched a spirited fightback. Jaiswal’s dismissal opened the floodgates, and Varun Chakravarthy’s double-strike in one over further dented RR's hopes. Just when it seemed over, Parag counterattacked fiercely, smashing five sixes in an over off Moeen Ali—to reignite the chase. Hetmyer provided brief support, but Rana’s clever variations struck a crucial blow. 
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With 22 needed off the last over, Dubey nearly pulled off a heist, but Vaibhav’s pinpoint yorker and a sensational throw from Rinku ensured KKR survived the scare by the skin of their teeth. 3 runs needed from the last ball, and RR could only manage 1, and the home team won the game by 1 run!
Andre Russell’s whirlwind innings was the heart of KKR’s batting resurgence, while Raghuvanshi’s maturity at the crease showed his growing promise. Rinku’s cameo and his match-saving throw showcased his all-round value. With the ball, Varun Chakravarthy’s clever googlies turned the tide at a critical point, and Vaibhav’s composure in the final over sealed the match.
For RR, Riyan Parag was the standout performer, playing a sensational lone hand and nearly dragging his team to an improbable win. Dubey’s late blitz added to the drama, but it was ultimately KKR’s collective grit that proved decisive on a night to remember.

KKR vs RR: KKR edged RR Out With 1-RUN win in a Last Ball Thriller!

KKR edged past RR by just 1 run in a thrilling encounter, thanks to Russell’s fireworks and Varun’s spin. Parag’s valiant effort nearly pulled off a stunning chase.

Russell’s late blitz and Varun’s crucial strikes helped KKR survive Parag’s heroic chase, sealing a dramatic 1-run victory.

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a huge injury blow during the game against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Tuesday (29th April). Skipper Ajinkya Rahane hurt himself on the finger while fielding and was taken off the field. 
Ajinkya Rahane got injured in the 12th over when he was fielding at the covers. Faf du Plessis, who was batting, drilled the ball hard towards the covers, and the Kolkata Knight Riders skipper, in an attempt to save the ball, ended up injuring his finger. 
Ajinkya Rahane was seen bleeding and wasn't deemed fit to take part any further in the game. In his absence, Sunil Narine captained the team and did a great job as Kolkata Knight Riders went on to win the game by 14 runs. 
With Ajinkya Rahane not coming on the field for the remainder of the match, it raised many speculations about his availability for the next game. However, the reports in ESPNCricinfo have suggested that the medical team of the franchise will asses the injury and take the call. 
The source close to the development said that Ajinkya Rahane's injury was serious at first, but the management will be assessing him before taking any call. So far, there is no clarity, and it remains to be seen if the batter will be declared fit for the next game or not.
<h2>Not bad, I will be okay - Ajinkya Rahane </h2>
Ajinkya Rahane, after the game against Delhi Capitals, provided an update about his injury. He mentioned that he would be fine going ahead. He also opened up about the turning point of the game and said: 
"On his injured hand) Not bad. I will be okay. I will be fine. (turning point of the game) After 13 overs, those two overs from Sunil. When he picked those wickets, that was the game for us. 204 on that wicket was good, but frankly, I felt we were 15 runs short. 
"Russell one over in between and good support from Anukul and Varun. (on Anukul) History at this ground, left-arm spinners have always done well, he has been working hard, but one game at a time, we don't want to think too far ahead."
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Ajinkya Rahane ruled out of the IPL 2025 with a finger injury? Reports drop the massive claim  {PC:X}

Ajinkya Rahane got injured in the 12th over when he was fielding at the covers.

Skipper Ajinkya Rahane hurt himself on the finger while fielding and was taken off the field. 

Ajinkya Rahane ruled out of the IPL 2025 with a finger injury? Reports drop the massive claim

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DC vs KKR 2025: There was some hold on the nerves by KKR in the death! A comeback of massive calibre by KKR against Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi, where the visitors defeated the home team by 14 runs.
At one point, just before the death overs, DC were on top with a high winning percentage when they needed 75 off 42, but all it changed with a double wicket over from Varun Chakravarthy and a brilliant final over by Russell. 
KKR’s openers, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Sunil Narine, came out with guns blazing, setting up their highest opening stand of the season. Despite a mid-innings slowdown, young Angrish and the dependable Rinku Singh stitched a crucial 50-run partnership for the sixth wicket to push the total just past 200.
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Delhi bowlers, led by Axar Patel (2/27), showed late discipline, conceding only 45 runs in the last five overs and keeping KKR from completely running away with the game. 
The chase looked promising for Delhi, with Faf du Plessis anchoring the innings and Axar Patel striking at a fierce rate. At 136/3, the home side appeared to be in control until Sunil Narine spun the game on its head.
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In one magical over, Narine dismissed Axar, Faf, and Tristan Stubbs, turning a smooth chase into a collapse. His spell (3 wickets including the game-changers) proved to be the defining moment of the match and left DC gasping for momentum.
Vipraj Nigam’s late fireworks (38 off 19) gave DC a flicker of hope, but it was too little, too late. KKR’s bowlers, including Varun Chakravarthy and Russell, closed out the innings with sharp, pressure-filled overs.
With this vital win, KKR not only stood alive for playoff contention but also delivered a heavy blow to Delhi’s home record, handing them their third loss in four matches at their fortress. It was Narine’s night, both as a player and a leader.

DC vs KKR: KKR Triumped at the Kolta-Battle, defeated DC by 14 Runs!

Kolkata Knight Riders edged past Delhi Capitals in a fiery showdown at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, clinching a 14-run victory in a match filled with twists and nerve-wracking momentum shifts.

Kolkata Knight Riders outgunned Delhi Capitals in a high-voltage clash, clinching victory by 14 runs.

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Day by Day, it's becoming more and more difficult for the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), captained by Ajinkya Rahane, to even secure their spot in the playoffs of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
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A team that lifted the trophy in the previous edition of the tournament are finding themselves in the 7th spot on the points table with just seven points to their name in nine games and a Net-Run-Rate (NRR) of +0.213 following their washout versus Punjab, Now, the question which is arising, do KKR have any chances of making their way into the playoffs!
<h2>Play-off Qualification Scenario of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h2>
For the Ajinkya Rahane-led team to make it to the knockout rounds of IPL 2025, they will have to win all of their remaining league-stage matches at all costs. The only advantage the three-time winners currently have is the single point they got after their washed out game versus the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Normally, in the Indian Premier League (IPL), 16 points are considered to be more than enough to qualify for the play-off phase of the tournament and if the Kolkata-based team win all of their remaining contests from now on, they will get the chance to reach 17 points, which will allow them to get the advantage of one extra point. While Kolkata do need to win all five matches, they have to secure wins by big margins in order to improvise their Net-Run-Rate (NRR).
Also, the main competitors of KKR, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) have to face teams like PBKS, GT, RCB &amp; DC and while all of these teams have been in fantastic form so far, if they crumble under pressure, then the wins in the remaining matches can assist Ajinkya Rahane and his men to secure an entry in the top four.
Otherwise, they could narrowly miss out on a play-off spot, as was the case with them in the 2019 season of the cash-rich T20 league. With eighteen points throughout that season, the Delhi Capitals (DC), Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and Mumbai Indians (MI) were in first, second, and third place, respectively. However, as both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and KKR were at twelve points each, they fought it our versus each other for the fourth slot. However, SRH outperformed KKR in terms of Net-Run-Rate (NRR), and Kolkata lost the fourth position to them.
<h2>Which teams are the Kolkata Knight Riders going to face in their remaining matches?</h2>
The path to the play-offs of Tata IPL 2025 won't be an easy one for the reigning champions as they have to square off versus strong teams like Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their forthcoming games. If the Kolkata-based team manages to outperform all of these sides, they will easily secure the top 4 spot.
But, it won't be the first they will be pulling off such a feat. They did a similar thing in the 2014 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), where they ended up winning all five of their remaining games and secured their qualification spot for the play-offs and they also went on to lift the IPL Trophy for the second time.
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Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in danger of missing the IPL 2025 playoffs, sitting seventh with just 7 points from 9 matches. To qualify, they must win all five remaining games and boost their Net Run Rate, while hoping rivals like LSG and MI drop points. Their tough remaining fixtures include matches against RR, SRH, DC and RCB. KKR pulled off a similar comeback in 2014, winning five straight to claim the title, but narrowly missed in 2019 due to NRR. Their playoff hopes now hang by a thread.

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Ajinkya Rahane, are struggling to secure a playoff spot in IPL 2025, currently sitting seventh with just seven points from nine matches. To qualify, they must win all their remaining five games, aiming for 17 points while also improving their Net Run Rate (NRR). Their fate also depends on other teams like Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) dropping points against tough opponents. KKR faces a challenging schedule ahead, taking on strong sides like Rajasthan Royals (RR), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). A similar situation occurred in 2014 when KKR won five straight matches to qualify and eventually clinch the title, but in 2019, they narrowly missed out due to NRR. Their playoff hopes now hinge on a flawless finish and favorable results elsewhere.

IPL 2025: How can KKR Qualify for the IPL Playoffs after their washout versus Punjab Kings, Qualification Scenario

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Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a subtle dig at Virat Kohli after the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The two teams locked horns with each other at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has been leaving no stone unturned in taking a dig at some of the senior cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The former player recently took a dig at Virat Kohli and Sai Sudharsan over their strike rate. 
Sanjay Manjrekar shared his list of best batters in the league. He named players with strike rate over 150, excluding Virat Kohli and Sai Sudharsan, who are the top two leading run-getters in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 
After that, he faced a lot of criticism, but it didn't stop him from taking a dig at Virat Kohli once again. After Punjab Kings openers in Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh came up with the magical effort with the bat, he pointed out their strike rates as well, taking dig at senior batter. 
<h2>Yet another instance of new age batters outperforming earlier generation big-name batters. T20s is their game - Sanjay Manjrekar's dig at Virat Kohli</h2>
Talking about that, Sanjay Manjrekar said that the batting of Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh against Kolkata Knight Riders. He said that the duo outperformed earlier-generation big-name batters, and their forte is T20s. Taking to his Twitter account, he said:
"Priyansh Arya 69(35) Prabhsimran 83(49), last night v KKR. Yet another instance of new age batters outperforming earlier generation big-name batters. T20s is their game!" 
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Prabhsimran Singh was the top run-getter for his team as he played an innings of 83 runs off 49 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes. While Priyansh Arya ended with an innings of 69 runs off 35, slamming eight boundaries and four sixes. However, the match couldn't take place completely as it was washed out.
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Sanjay Manjrekar destroys Virat Kohli once again over his strike rate in IPL 2025  {PC:X}

Cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has been leaving no stone unturned in taking a dig at some of the senior cricketers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar took a subtle dig at Virat Kohli after the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

Sanjay Manjrekar destroys Virat Kohli once again over his strike rate in IPL 2025

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Table toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) put on an absolutely clinical display, and with their sixth victory of the year, they currently lead the table by a handful points. For the first time this season, KKR has failed to recover from a setback, and their dismal batting performance continues as they now suffer their fifth loss. 
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Mohammed Siraj struck in the first over, dismissing Rahmanullah Gurbaz, giving the Titans a great start with the ball after they had scored over 200 runs. The spinners then greatly controlled the action after Rashid Khan removed Narine in the final over of the Powerplay.
Rashid took two wickets, Sai Kishore and Washington Sundar each took one, and Prasidh Krishna continued his incredible season with a few more wickets. GT had a great all-around performance because they were excellent on the field and didn't miss any catches.
Although KKR appears to have the longest batting lineup on paper, they have relied largely on captain Ajinkya Rahane, who once again proved himself with a half-century. And once more, he was disappointed by individuals near him.
Hard hitting batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz replaced Quinton de Kock in the playing 11, but he did nothing to help them; they continued to lose wickets at regular intervals. One may argue that Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who in as the Impact substitute at number 9, should have entered at number 4 or 5, as he went uncontested at 27 off just 13 balls. 
It didn't work out when KKR decided to send the hitters out early. The Gujarat Titans' top three hitters put up a lot of runs early in the game, displaying yet another masterpiece. Sai Sudharsan scored a magnificent half-century, Jos Buttler played a brilliant not out knock of 41 runs in just 23 balls, and skipper Shubman Gill was the pick of the batters with an amazing 90 run knock. 
Rahane's team chose to bowl first, but they were unable to make the breakthrough quickly enough. Despite keeping the opposition under 200 runs, it was a significant score on this surface.
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Gujarat Titans vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Image: X (Gujarat Titans)

Gujarat Titans (GT) clinched their sixth win, solidifying their lead atop the table with a clinical performance against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). GT's top order, led by Shubman Gill's 90, Sai Sudharsan's half-century, and Jos Buttler's unbeaten 41, powered them past 200. KKR, opting to bowl, couldn't break through early and crumbled in their chase, suffering their fifth loss. Mohammed Siraj struck first, and spinners Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, and Washington Sundar, along with Prasidh Krishna, dismantled KKR's batting. Despite Ajinkya Rahane's half-century, KKR's lineup faltered, with GT's sharp fielding sealing a dominant victory.

In a commanding performance, table-topping Gujarat Titans (GT) secured their sixth victory of the season, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and extending their lead at the top of the points table. GT posted a formidable total over 200, driven by a masterful batting display from their top order, with Shubman Gill's elegant 90, Sai Sudharsan's half-century, and Jos Buttler's unbeaten 41 off 23 balls. KKR, opting to bowl first, struggled to break through early and paid the price. In response, KKR's batting faltered, marking their fifth loss of the season, as they failed to recover from an early blow by Mohammed Siraj, who dismissed Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the first over. Rashid Khan's two wickets, alongside contributions from Sai Kishore, Washington Sundar, and Prasidh Krishna, kept KKR's lineup in check, despite a fighting half-century from captain Ajinkya Rahane. KKR's decision to send hitters early backfired, and while impact substitute Angkrish Raghuvanshi's quick 27 off 13 hinted at potential, it was too late. GT's all-around excellence, marked by tight bowling, sharp fielding, and no dropped catches, underscored their dominance in the match.

Gill scored 90, then bowlers wreaked havoc, expensive players took KKR down; Gujarat won by 39 runs

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Reigning Champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to host 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Eden Gardens in the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on April 21. The defending champions have won 3 matches while losing 4 so far in IPL 2025. Ajinkya Rahane and his men have struggled a lot in the batting department this season. They even failed to chase down a small total of 112 runs in their previous game versus the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
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Players like Ajinkya Rahane, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have shown glimpses of class, but none of them have been able to perform consistently well. The form of Rinku Singh and Andre Russell is also a matter of concern. Meanwhile, their bowlers have performed sensationally. The likes of Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora and Sunil Narine have performed well. The only focus needs to be on batting.
On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have performed brilliantly. They have secured wins in 5 out of 7 matches. Due to this, the Shubman Gill-led outfit is currently sitting at the top of the points table. Their top order consisting og Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler have been in brilliant form and this is the reason why the team is doing so well this season. Among the bowlers, Prasidh Krishna is performing consistently, while Mohammed Siraj and Sai Kishore have been impressive.
<h2>KKR vs GT Head 2 Head records</h2>
So far 4 matches have been played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans in IPL. Out of these, KKR has won one and Gujarat Titans has won 2. The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans to be held on 13 May 2024 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was canceled due to rain. KKR's highest score against Gujarat is 207 and lowest is 148 runs. At the same time, Gujarat Titans' highest score against KKR is 204 and lowest is 156 runs.
<h2>Eden Gardens pitch report</h2>
There have been a lot of disputes over the pitch of the Eden Gardens stadium this season. In the opening game of the season, Ajinkya Rahane and his men wanted a more spinner-friendly surface, but that did not happen. After complaining on multiple occassions, the nature of the pitch has changed a bit.
It became more friendly for the spin bowlers and the same is likely to happen in the match between KKR and GT. However, it will not be a low-scoring affair. Any score around 185-190 can be considered good on this pitch. Bowling first would be the ideal decision as dew might play a role in the second innings.
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Struggling KKR (3 wins in 7 matches) face table-toppers GT (5 wins in 7 matches) at Eden Gardens. KKR's batting has been inconsistent, with Rahane, de Kock and others failing to chase even modest totals, while their bowlers have performed well. GT, led by in-form Shubman Gill, have been dominant with strong contributions from Buttler, Sudarshan and their bowling attack. The Eden Gardens pitch, initially a point of controversy, is now more spin-friendly but should still allow competitive scores around 180-190. GT have won 2 of their 4 past meetings against KKR.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), led by Ajinkya Rahane, have struggled in IPL 2025, winning only 3 out of 7 matches due to inconsistent batting performances. Despite flashes of brilliance from players like Rahane, Quinton de Kock, and Venkatesh Iyer, the team has failed to chase even modest targets, including a recent collapse against Punjab Kings. Their bowling, led by Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, and Sunil Narine, has been strong, but batting remains a major concern. In contrast, Gujarat Titans (GT), under Shubman Gill, lead the points table with 5 wins in 7 matches, thanks to dominant performances from Gill, Sai Sudarshan, Jos Buttler, and a disciplined bowling attack featuring Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj.

Historically, GT has had the upper hand against KKR, winning 2 out of 4 encounters, with one match washed out. The Eden Gardens pitch has been controversial this season, with KKR initially wanting more spin-friendly conditions. While adjustments have been made, the surface is expected to favor spinners but still support competitive totals around 180-190. Bowling first may be advantageous due to potential dew later in the game. The upcoming KKR vs. GT clash on April 21 will test KKR's batting frailties against GT's in-form lineup.

KKR vs GT IPL 2025: Will the Eden Gardens pitch support the batters or bowlers? Check the pitch report here

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In what proves to be a shocking development, the Cricket Governing body of Bengal, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has reportedly refused to allow senior commentators Simon Doull of New Zealand &amp; Harsha Bhogle of India from doing commentary at the iconic Eden Gardens in the remainder of Tata IPL 2025.
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According to the news report of RevSportz, the Bengal Cricket Association wrote to the BCCI, urging them to ban Doull and Bhogle from commentating at the iconic stadium based in Kolkata. This development came just ahead of KKR's forthcoming home match versus 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday.
The move of the Bengal Cricket Association to preclude Simon &amp; Harsha came after they scrutinised Sujan Mukherjee, the pitch curator of the CAB and Eden Gardens. Following the pitch row, Doull even recommended that KKR think about leaving Eden Gardens.
After losing to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the opening match of the competition, the reigning champions KKR complained that they were not getting the wickets they wanted, which would have played to their strengths. This sparked the dispute.
The Ajinkya Rahane-led side have top-notch spinners like Sunil Narine &amp; Varun Chakaravarthy in their squad but they are not able to benefit from the Eden Gardens surface as curator Sujan Mukherjee of Eden Gardens declined to follow the franchise's lead.
Simon Doull and Harsha Bhogle had scrutinised Sujan for resisting against the three-time winners and KKR is a franchise who even pays rental fees to the CAB for using the Kolkata-based stadium (Eden Gardens) as their home-ground for IPL matches.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) supported Sujan Mukherjee and wrote to the Cricket governing body of India, stating that he prepared the tracks in accordance to the rules mentioned in the rulebook, which affirms that no franchise is allowed to pressure the pitch curator to prepare the pitch according to their own terms and conditions.
On Monday, when KKR plays versus Gujarat, Bhogle and Doull will not be there to commentate. It will be intriguing to observe if or not the BCCI concurs with CAB. On the 25th of May, the Eden Gardens is also slated to play host to the Tata IPL 2025 final as well.
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Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull have been red-flagged by the Bengal Cricket Association | Image: X

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has reportedly asked the BCCI to ban commentators Simon Doull and Harsha Bhogle from Eden Gardens after they criticized the pitch curator for not favoring KKR. The CAB defended the curator, stating he followed rules against franchise interference. As a result, Doull and Bhogle will miss KKR’s next match, with the BCCI’s decision pending. Eden Gardens is still set to host the IPL 2025 final.

In a surprising move, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has reportedly urged the BCCI to bar commentators Simon Doull (New Zealand) and Harsha Bhogle (India) from commentating at Eden Gardens for the remainder of IPL 2025. This decision comes after the two criticized CAB pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee for not tailoring pitches to Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) preferences, particularly after KKR’s loss to RCB in their opening match. Doull had even suggested KKR consider leaving Eden Gardens due to the issue. The CAB defended Mukherjee, stating he followed regulations that prevent franchises from influencing pitch preparation. As a result, Bhogle and Doull will be absent from commentary during KKR’s upcoming match against Gujarat Titans. The BCCI’s response remains to be seen, with Eden Gardens set to host the IPL 2025 final on May 25.

Harsha Bhogle & Simon Doull banned by CAB from commentating at the Eden Gardens, Controversy in IPL

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Kolkata Knight Riders under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane had a terrible outing in the game against Punjab Kings. The two teams were up against each other at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on Wednesday (15th April). 
Punjab Kings registered one of the best wins in the history of the Indian Premier League as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs. What was impressive was, even after scoring just 111 runs, they won the match with ease to bag important points. 
Punjab Kings had a terrible outing with the after they had a solid start, thanks to Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. But after that, they faced a terrible collapse and got all out for just 111 runs. Harshit Rana along with spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy shined with the ball. 
In the chase, Kolkata Knight Riders lost both the openers early and after that skipper Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Ajinkya Rahane steadied the innings. It seemed that it would be an easy win for the defending champions but that wasn't the case as Punjab bowlers made a strong comeback. 
Yuzvendra Chahal picked four wickets in the middle while pacers in Marco Jansen and Arshdeep Singh also oozed his class. They bundled out Kolkata Knight Riders for just 95 runs and bagged the game by 26 runs, defending the lowest ever total in the history of the league. 
As the Kolkata Knight Riders faced the disappointing loss against Punjab Kings, Ajinkya Rahane looked extremely guilty. During the post-match handshake, he was seen saying to Shreyas Iyer:"Kya faltu batting kra humne" 
Here's the video: 
https://x.com/NGhanekar/status/1912195653469675571
<h2>I'll take the blame - Ajinkya Rahane</h2>
After the loss, Ajinkya Rahane took the blame on himself, saying that they played poorly. Speaking about the same, he explained: 
"Nothing to explain, we all saw what happened there. Pretty disappointed with the effort. I'll take the blame, played the wrong shot, although it was missing. He wasn't very sure (his chat with Angkrish after being given out LBW). He said it could be umpire's call. I didn't want to take a chance at that time, I wasn't sure as well."
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"Kya faltu batting kra humne"-  Ajinkya Rahane {PC:X}

Punjab Kings registered one of the best wins in the history of the Indian Premier League as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane had a terrible outing in the game against Punjab Kings.

"Kya faltu batting kra humne"-  Ajinkya Rahane's unfiltered message to Shreyas Iyer after PBKS vs KKR

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On 15th April 2025, Punjab Kings registered a record-breaking victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. This was the 31st match of IPL 2025, and in this match, Punjab Kings defended even a small total like 110 runs and bowled out the entire team of Kolkata. 
Since Shahrukh Khan has started this team, questions are being raised directly on him - what kind of team is this that got all out for just 95 runs and couldn’t even chase a small score like 110?
 In today’s article, we have shared the entire match report and explained what went wrong that the team couldn’t chase such a low score and got all out for 95. So let’s start today’s article and get into the full story.
<h2 dir="ltr">Punjab Kings Opt to Bat First After Winning the Toss</h2>
This game started when Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and decided to bat. His decision turned out wrong, as they were all out for just 111 runs. 
Their openers scored a few runs - Priyanshu Arya and Prabhsimran Singh played innings of 30 and 22 runs respectively - but apart from them, none of the other players could perform well, and all got out for less than 10 runs.
<h2 dir="ltr">KKR’s Bowling Attack Was on Fire</h2>
We definitely got to see the outstanding bowling of Kolkata Knight Riders - Harshit Rana took three wickets in three overs while giving away only 25 runs. Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narayan took two wickets each. Kolkata’s bowling performance was very impressive as they bowled out Punjab Kings in just 15 overs and 3 balls at 111 runs.
<h2 dir="ltr">Punjab’s Small Total Seemed Easy to Chase for KKR</h2>
You can imagine that after such a good bowling performance, Punjab Kings might have sat down thinking that today's match had slipped out of their hands, and Kolkata too would have been confident that they would easily chase such a small total. After all, Kolkata has solid batsmen who can perform well. 
But something else was written by fate - and this is the specialty of cricket: anything can happen at any time. No matter how good the prediction is, in such moments, no prediction works.
<h2 dir="ltr">Punjab’s Bowlers Turn the Game Around</h2>
The bowlers of Punjab Kings had a different plan altogether. Yuzvendra Chahal took the responsibility upon himself and gave an outstanding performance - he conceded only 28 runs in 4 overs and also took 4 wickets. 
He was supported by Micro Junction, who took 3 wickets and also delivered a strong performance. The entire KKR team was all out for just 95 runs in 15 overs and 1 ball. 
It was a top-class bowling display from Punjab Kings, and while both teams’ batting failed, Punjab’s bowlers clearly outshone KKR’s bowlers.
<h2 dir="ltr">KKR Faces Backlash After Humiliating Defeat</h2>
KKR is facing heavy criticism due to this humiliating loss. People are questioning how such a strong team collapsed so badly. Even Shahrukh Khan looked quite shocked by this defeat. 
On the other hand, this win has massively boosted Punjab Kings’ confidence - defending such a small total isn’t easy - but this loss has surely impacted Kolkata mentally. Now they’ll have to bounce back with a strong performance in the upcoming matches.

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On 15th April 2025, Punjab Kings registered a record-breaking victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur. This was the 31st match of IPL 2025, and in this match, Punjab Kings defended even a small total like 110 runs and bowled out the entire team of Kolkata.

PBKS Creates History! KKR & Shahrukh Khan Face Massive Humiliation - All-Out at Just 95 While Chasing 110

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The Kolkata Knight Riders are a franchise cricket team representing the city of Kolkata in the Indian Premier League. The franchise is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her spouse Jay Mehta. The Knight Riders play at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium