IPL 2025: KKR Opt To Bat Against RR At Eden Gardens
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KKR made two changes in their playing 11 with Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh coming in, while Rajasthan also made three changes. Nitish Rana, who has a niggle, Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kumar Kartikeya are replaced by Kunal Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga and Yudhvir Singh.
"We are going to bat first, looks a little dry. Not sure if it slows down in the second innings. We want to put a total on the board and defend it. Need to keep it simple. It's all about taking one game at a time. Everyone's contribution was good in the last game. Need to assess the conditions and adapt to it quickly. I am working really hard on my game, playing domestic cricket has helped me a lot. Trying to enjoy my game. Moeen and Ramandeep are back in the side," Rahane said at the toss.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag said, "I was happy that I lost the toss, wasn't sure. It's very challenging, you got to be profession on the field. A lot of work goes into it. Need to play for our pride. Need to bring more energy into the field. We are hoping to put a collective effort. Three changes in our team. Nitish Rana has a niggle, he goes out. Hasaranga comes back for Kumar Kartikeya. Kunal Rathore and Yudhvir are in."
Playing XIs-
Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora.
Impact Substitutes: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia.
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Kunal Rathore, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh, Akash Madhwal.
Impact Substitutes: Manish Pandey, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia.
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Article Source: IANS