Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, April 1 (ANI): The current title holders,
Kolkata Knight Riders
(
KKR
) endured an eight-wicket defeat against
Mumbai Indians
At the Wankhede Stadium during the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday.
Ramandeep Singh
‘S fast-scoring innings of 22 runs from 12 deliveries along with Angkrich Raghuvanshi’s contribution of 26 runs from 16 balls and Andre Russell’s two wickets were the standout moments for
KKR
as the hosts
MI
pursued the objective of scoring 117.
Facing the defeat without flinching,
KKR
all-rounder
Ramandeep Singh
he offered an candid evaluation during the post-game press briefing.
Even the strongest teams can fall apart at any time. This undoubtedly provides an opening for those further down the ranks, yet we faced bad luck tonight. Moving forward in the competition, we will strive to avoid finding ourselves in a comparable predicament.
Ramandeep Singh
as cited by the
KKR
press release
He likewise provided insights into supporting the team’s bold strategy at batting, while stressing that they could gain valuable lessons from this outing.
“Each member of the team has our full support as they rely on their inherent instincts. While this approach may not always succeed, we believe in trusting our players so they can deliver their best efforts and embrace their offensive inclinations,” Ramandeep clarified.
“We recognize that collaborations are crucial, but if Angkrich and Rinku’s aggressive strategy had proven successful, they would deserve praise for their play. However, sometimes things just don’t go as planned. Every match offers valuable lessons,” the batsman commented.
When considering the situation at the Wankhede Stadium, Ramandeep believed that the coin flip had a considerable impact on the result.
“It was an excellent toss to win for
MI
They had an edge since the new ball continued to seam in the second innings, and the spinners extracted considerable turn. Thus, there were opportunities for the bowlers. Nonetheless, we cannot use this as a justification. It is essential for us to adapt to all conditions,” he stated.
“The pitch today required settling in before attempting to hit sixes. Usually, this isn’t the norm, but today was somewhat different,” the player stated.
Kolkata Knight Riders
will look forward to bouncing back when they face the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on April 3. (ANI)
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