After dominating Win over CSK, KKR Skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s “Had Our Plans” Remark Goes Viral
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their Third Win of the Ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Season in Emphatic Fashion, Cruising Past Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Chasing a target of 104, kkr wrapped up the game in just 10.1 overs, a result that not only gave them two Crucial points but also a significant boost to their network. With this win, kkr moved to the third spot on the points table, having secured three victories in Six matches.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane was delighted with the team’s execution and spoke about the class in planning and reading the conditions.
“We played here last two years – Moeen [Ali] Played here, dj [Dwayne Bravo] KnowS the conditions. We Didn Bollywood it would be too sticky and that our spinners would get help. We had our plans and that worked well for us tonight, “Rahane said after the match, as quoted from espncricinfo.
“Still a long way to go in the tournament, I don’t want to share to share too too many things. In the end, it looks spot on. Initially, I thought it was a 170-180 wicket,” he added.
Kkr’s spinners were instrumental in dismantling CSK’s batting line-up, with sunil narine and varun chakravarthy dominating the middle overs. Narine Picked Up Three Wickets for 13 Runs, While Varun Stifled The batters with tight lines and control.
“Moeen set us up, tough for him to play and then miss out. Sunny and varun dominated the middle overs for us. Really happy with vaibav and harshit, the way, the way and executed the plans,” rahane added, “RAHANANE Team’s Bowling Unit.
While the bowlers Narine Played a Breathtaking Knock of 44 off just 19 balls at the top, giving the chase early Momentum. Rahane Himself Chipped in with a Fluent Innings and Loked in Control Throughout.
“I am enjoying my batting, worked hard last two-three years. It is about staying in the moment than thinking too ahead,” Rahane reflected on his personal form.
The skipper also reviewed the team’s mindset during the chase.
“First, it was about taking two points, after Six overs, we thought if we Finish it early, it will help us,” He added.
Despite the dominant win, rahane remains ground and focused on the bigger picture.
“Sometimes you play good cricket, you lose as well. Last game
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