Priyanka Tiwari
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Defending champs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) remains under pressure to fix their inconsistent batting ahead of a tough bout against table toppers Gujarat Titans (GT). KKR got all out for 95 runs while chasing a meager target of 112 runs in their last match against Punjab Kings.
Abhishek Nayar Returns To Assist KKR In Rebuilding
KKR have now come out with a strategy to utilize former BCCI Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar who was recently let go. He is now focusing with the KKR Vice Captain Venkatesh Iyer and Ramandeep Singh who have underperformed this season.
Venkatesh Iyer: 121 runs with an average of 24.20
Ramandeep Singh: 29 runs in 6 innnings
Andre Russel: 34 runs in 5 innings
Rinku Singh: 116 runs with an average of 38.66
Ajnikya Rahane (221 runs from two fifties) and Angkrish Raghuvanshi (170 runs) are the only two players exhibiting any semblance of form.
Pitch and Playing Conditions
For this match there are two proposed pitches for the game, one even containing an untouched layer of grass. The final decision will depend on the strategies employed by the teams. There are reports suggesting that KKR is unhappy with the arrangements as there seems to be no clear home advantage.Schedule for Matches and Their Broadcasts
Date – Monday, April 21, 2025
Time – 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7.00 PM IST)
Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs GT IPL 2025 Match Broadcast Information
Television: Star Sports Network, Sports 18
JioHotstar app and website (India)
Fubo, Sling TV, (USA)
Willow TV (USA)
