Ahmedabad: This is the first such experience in the last seven years Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR). KKR has lost 7 consecutive matches since 2025. Earlier in 2019, KKR had lost 6 matches in a row. In 2009, the Knights lost 9 games in a row. That is the most shameful record. this time IPLThe way KKR is playing, who can say that the shame of 17 years ago will not return?
KKR lost by 5 wickets to Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday. Batting first, KKR were all out for 180 runs. Knights scored only 32 runs in the last five overs! Gujarat Titans hit the target with 2 balls to spare.
After the match, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane was found in a very sour mood. The broadcaster of the match clarified to the channel, ‘It is not easy to come and talk immediately after losing a match.’ He looked for some comfort. Rahane said, ‘I want to think about the positive aspects. As I started, it was a tough time after three quick wickets fell. Cameron Greene’s innings is outstanding. He was stressed. The way he counterattacked is worth watching. But getting stuck at 180 runs from 147/4 is not right. Credit to our bowlers. The way he fought and dragged the match to the last over.
Skipper Shubman Gill spreads his rizz in Ahmedabad and is adjudged the Player of the Match🏅
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He was once KKR’s most promising star. But surprisingly KKR released him. That Shubman Gill is now the captain of Gujarat Titans. He came down to open and turned the match by scoring 86 runs off 50 balls. He is the man of the match. KKRThe gills are burning when he sees them. Rahane said, ‘He bowled very well. We played a little short ball. A little dew was falling. But I will not make excuses. 180 was a good score. We needed wickets in the power play. But they batted great.’