GT vs Kkr: ‘This is where …’, Ajinkya Rahane said the biggest reason for the defeat, the statement caused the statement
Ajinkya Rahane Statement on Lose vs GT IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) continued disturbing their title defense as their batsmen could not live up to their expectations against the Gujarat Titans (GT), who once again, who won by 39 runs on the defending champion at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. After being invited to bat first, GT scored 198/3 thanks to Captain Shubman Gill (90), Sai Sudarshan (52) brilliant half -centuries and some fiery finishing of Jose Butler (41 *). In response, KKR could not struggle much except for his captain Ajinkya Rahane (50), as he was limited to 159/8 thanks to the brilliant spell of the famous Krishna (2/25) and Rashid Khan (2/25). KKR has slipped to seventh position with three wins and fifth defeat.
Ajinkya Rahane said on defeat
I felt that the target of 199 runs could be achieved, we made a very good comeback in the game with the ball. When you are following 199 runs, you expect a good start from the batsmen, this is where we are struggling in the entire tournament. I felt that the target of 199 runs can be achieved on this wicket, we really bowled well, we stumbled in our batting. We need to learn and keep moving as soon as possible. It was a little slow, but we thought that if we could bring them below 200, it would be really good. We really know these situations well, we need to bat properly, we need to bat well in the middle overs, this is where we are struggling.
When you are chasing a big goal
When you are chasing a big goal, you expect a good start from the opening batsmen. This is the thing that we want to do as a batting unit, there is no complaint with our bowlers. Bowler game rate games are doing very good job. Fielding is a part on which I always believe that we can control as a team. If you can save 10-15 runs on the field. So it is always better for the team.
This is always about intentions and attitude, you have to be fully active during 20 overs, this is where we are weak. But the players are working hard. This format is always about being brave. You cannot think too much about the past. You need to learn from your mistakes. Whenever you are doing well, look for improvement. If you are not doing well, even if we become 1% better as a team, it is very important. As a batting unit, you should be brave, take advantage of the opportunities and have a positive mindset.
If you think about getting out, you will be out. If you think about scoring runs, then it is always about the same. I am sure our batsmen are thinking about it. It is only a matter of time, we have quality batsmen in the middle order and I fully support them. Angkrish is actually batting well. Today we put pressure on other players to increase the run-rate.