Despite thumping win over SRH, kKR should think about 2 alternatives

A pure authoritative win for Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Pritam Santra
Pritam Santra

Published Apr 4, 2025, 11:37 am IST

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), IPL 2025: A pure authoritative win for Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens against Sunrisers Hyderabad. From batting to bowling, KKR dominated SRH with ease and resulted in a win by an 80-run margin. KKR put a standout 200 runs on the scoreboard, which proved enough to outclass the batting lineup, which has some batting powerhouses like Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen. Despite this thumping victory, KKR team management should rethink their team lineup, as some of their players are suffering from inconsistency, which can prove fatal for the team later.

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The opening pair

Quinton de Kock, a full-time opener, has already passed through his prime days. The 97 not out against Rajasthan Royals was a glimpse of his talent. But will he be able to maintain his form? So far, the answer is not satisfying. Last night against SRH, the South African keeper went back to the pavilion after scoring only 1. In total, he scored 103 runs in 4 games, supported by a 97* run knock.

The same story with the other opener, Sunil Narine, also. After scoring a 44 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Narine's bat remained cold. In 3 matches he got only 89 runs as a batsman.For a solid innings foundation, an in-form opening pair any day can prove useful.

Andre Russell

The big hitter from the West Indies is now 36 and away from his prime days. It's been a long time since the crowd witnessed a ruling innings by the Caribbean. In this season with Kolkata Knight Riders, Russell scored only 10 runs in 3 innings, and with the ball, he took 4 wickets in 2 wickets. KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane likes to use Russell as an occasional bowler. Russell needs to rise again to provide something for the legacy he built throughout his career.

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