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Near miss for Knight Riders as Rahane's men almost kept pace with the scoring rate till the very end

Both sides are locked at four points from as many games -- two wins apiece -- going into the contest

"A simple yet crucial aspect of aggression in cricket is showing positive intent while making the right decisions," Iyer said during a chat with JioHotstar when discussing KKR's batting strategy. "For example, if we're 50 for six and I go out trying to hit every ball, that's aggressive but not the right approach. To be considered smart cricketers, it's essential to assess the situation and respond appropriately," he added.

When Narine etched his name in the record books as the first player ever to claim 200 wickets (including Champions League) for a single IPL franchise (KKR), it hardly came as a surprise to those familiar with his journey — a career marked by remarkable stats and stints with over 19 teams across the globe in the shortest format of the game.

"They absolutely blew them away, and that’s a great sign of character for me. When you suffer a heavy defeat, especially away from home, bouncing back is never easy," Morgan said in a chat with JioHotstar.

Both teams struggling to get their act together in this IPL season so far

Moeen said he doesn’t have the skill as other bowlers but his job was to contain as much as he can

The BCCI held a meeting with captains, coaches, and managers at its headquarters on Thursday, March 20, in preparation for the 18th IPL season. During the discussion, representatives from all 10 IPL teams shared their feedback and opinions on different aspects of the playing conditions. Following a common consensus, the following updates have been implemented.

Flamboyant opener Phil Salt, the unsung hero of KKR campaigns over the years Nitish Rana and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose sensational spell in the last year’s final left the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in shambles, will be missed for sure.

In an interview with JioHotStar, Shahrukh Khan shared his thoughts on Gautam Gambhir’s return as a mentor, stating that it laid the foundation for KKR through four key pillars. The first was unwavering trust in Mitchell Starc, followed by the strategic move to promote Sunil Narine as an opener. The third crucial step was reuniting with Shreyas Iyer, and lastly, an equally significant decision was investing in young talent.

Under Gambhir, India lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka for the first time in 27 years, and they hit a new low when they were whitewashed 0-3 by New Zealand at home, unprecedented in the country's cricket history

With months of off-field strategy and rigorous scouting, it will all come down to pure business as 10 franchises would look to get the best possible squads for the 2025 season and beyond

"Officials have gone there to finalise the venue and dates, announcement to be made very soon," the source added.

Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants are among other franchises who have submitted bids to acquire teams

Earlier, the West Indies great was Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) fast bowling coach in the last two seasons of the IPL

Shreyas Iyer Leads KKR to Third Title with Dominant Win Over Sunrisers Hyderabad

Shah Rukh and Gauri Radiate Joy Holding IPL Trophy

KKR's last IPL triumph was in 2014 under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy, who now serves as the franchise's mentor. SRH claimed the title in 2016 under David Warner's leadership, and in 2024, they are once again led by an Australian cricketer.

Shahbaz (3-23) and Abhishek (2-24) bowled nine overs together, conceding just 57 runs on a dry pitch with no dew. Their performance took five wickets and triggered an RR batting collapse.

If RR wins the match, they will secure the second spot in the table. The top two teams will then compete in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the final.