IPL 2025: ‘I’ll take the blame’ says KKR skipper Rahane on his game-changing dismissal after loss to PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders participant Ajinkya Rahane in motion throughout IPL T20 match between PBKS and KKR at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Worldwide Cricket Stadium at New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) in Mohali District, Punjab on April 15, 2025.
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Following his facet’s loss to Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed disappointment with the batting efficiency, but in addition confused the have to be optimistic with the half of the match nonetheless forward of them.

He additionally took the blame for his poor shot choice that contributed to his dismissal and in the end, the crew’s downfall.

In some of the spectacular T20 matches shortly, a preventing and decided PBKS prevailed over defending champions KKR at Mullanpur on Tuesday (April 15, 2025), defending the lowest-ever whole within the historical past of the Indian Premier League (IPL), with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) delivering a game-changer bowling spell that triggered KKR’s batting collapse.

Talking after the match, a disillusioned Rahane mentioned, “Nothing to elucidate, all of us noticed what occurred there. Fairly disillusioned with the trouble. I’ll take the blame [for his dismissal], performed the improper shot, though it was lacking. He was not very positive [his chat with Angkrish Raghuvanshi] after being given out LBW. He mentioned it could possibly be the umpire’s name. I didn’t wish to take an opportunity at the moment, I used to be unsure as properly. That was the dialogue.”

“We batted actually badly as a batting unit, we take full duty. Bowlers did very well on this floor, proscribing a powerful Punjab batting lineup to 111. As a person, you continue to must be assured and optimistic. On this wicket, batting with full face [was better]. The sweep was fairly laborious to play. Preserve the intent going however play cricketing pictures. We had been reckless and will take full duty. In the meanwhile, too many issues getting into my head. It was a straightforward chase for us. Once I go upstairs, must preserve myself calm after which take into consideration what to say to the boys. Nonetheless must be optimistic. Half of the match remains to be remaining. Have to handle this and transfer ahead,” he concluded.

Coming to the match, PBKS received the toss and opted to bat first. Priyansh Arya (22 in 12 balls, with three fours and a six) and Prabhsimran Singh (30 in 15 balls, with two fours and three sixes) delivered a fiery begin to PBKS with a 39-run stand.

Nevertheless, a powerplay spell by Harshit Rana (3/25) and a few improbable fielding from Ramandeep Singh pushed them to 54/4 on the finish of the powerplay.

Sunil Narine (2/14) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/21) dominated the later levels of the innings, not letting PBKS batters settle, bundling them out for 111 in 15.3 overs.

In the course of the run-chase, PBKS bowlers put up an excellent battle, with spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (4/28) and Marco Jansen (3/17) delivering spells that turned the match on its head.

Regardless of preventing knocks by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37 in 28 balls, with 5 fours and a six) and Andre Russell (17 in 11 balls, with a 4 and two sixes), KKR was bundled out for 95 in 15.1 overs, dropping the match by 16 runs.

PBKS is on the fourth spot, with 4 wins and two losses, with eight factors. KKR is on the sixth spot, with three wins and 4 losses, giving them six factors.