“Nothing to specific. All of us noticed what occurred there.” Ajinkya Rahane’s phrases, laden with a captain’s burden, echoed the disbelief felt by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) staff.
Chasing 112 for a win, KKR had been comfortably positioned at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, however they suffered a sensational collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs.

In a match the place victory appeared assured, KKR succumbed to an inexplicable collapse, gifting Punjab Kings a historic win. Rahane, ever the stoic chief, shouldered the blame. “I’ll take the blame because the captain of the staff. I performed the flawed shot, it was lacking however nonetheless I’ll take the blame.”
“Angkrish Raghuvanshi was not fairly certain, he mentioned most likely it may very well be umpire’s name. I wasn’t certain as effectively and that was the dialogue.”
KKR captain Rahane held the innings collectively for some time together with Raghuvanshi, digging into his huge home and worldwide expertise.

Rahane was at his finest when he lofted a Bartlett half-volley for a straight six into the sightscreen, taking his aspect to 55 for two on the finish of powerplay.
“Until after I was batting there, we had been eager about 2 factors. Wicket was not that straightforward, 111 was nonetheless chaseable. We batted actually badly. The bowlers did rather well on the floor to limit a robust Punjab batting line-up for 111,” he mentioned.
KKR misplaced seven wickets and scored simply 24 runs in six overs after that.
“As a person it is advisable be assured. Once we had been batting, sweep was very laborious to play. Let the ball come after which take your possibilities. Play cricketing pictures and maintain that intent going. We had been a bit reckless and we have to take full accountability as a batting unit,” mentioned Rahane.
“Too many issues getting in my head. It is too early. It was a simple chase for us. Once I go upstairs I’ll attempt to maintain myself actually calm after which I’ll see what to speak to the boys. Half of the event continues to be remaining. We have to be optimistic and play good model of cricket. On the identical time I wish to handle the stuff and transfer ahead.”