Aakash Chopra opined that whereas the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have issues within the bowling division as a result of accidents to star gamers, it’s the batting which isn’t clicking for Ajinkya Rahane and Co. His evaluation got here after the three-time champions misplaced to the Chennai Tremendous Kings on the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, April 14, by 32 runs.
The bowling lineup did moderately effectively after Rahane gained the toss and opted to subject first. Harmful batters like Sanju Samson, Ayush Mhatre, and Dewald Brevis spent a substantial period of time on the crease. Nonetheless, Sunil Narine and his fellow bowlers nonetheless managed to maintain the Males in Yellow all the way down to a complete beneath 200 (192/5).
Nonetheless, the batters didn’t reside as much as their potential as soon as once more. CSK dropped three catches, however the batters who acquired the reprieves didn’t make the hosts pay. Chopra mentioned {that a} crew which has Anukul Roy batting at No. 9 has to do higher with the willow.
“KKR’s bowling issues are effectively documented courtesy the accidents. Nevertheless it’s batting that’s letting them down constantly…any crew with Anukul Roy at 9 should do higher than this. The worst ever begin for KKR…not a single W in first 5 video games,” the previous India opener wrote on his official ‘X’ deal with.
11:49 PM · Apr 14, 2026
KKR proceed languishing on the foot of the factors desk, having misplaced 4 out of their first 5 matches. Alternatively, CSK have bounced again commendably after shedding their first three video games of the season. With back-to-back victories, they’ve displaced the Mumbai Indians to maneuver to No. 8 within the standings.
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