Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign for Venkatesh Iyer, vice -captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), has worsened. He was dismissed for just 7 runs in the match being played against Delhi Capitals (DC) on 29 April, which was a case of his dismissal for the fourth time in this season. Iyer’s performance caused a rapid response on social media, where many fans raised questions from the team about their selection and demanded opportunity to another player in his place.
Iyer’s poor form in IPL 2025
Prior to IPL 2025, Iyer had high expectations, especially when Kolkata bought her in a large amount of Rs 23.75 crore in the mega auction. However, his performance in this season has been very disappointing. His wicket against Delhi came in a tough moment, when Iyer tried to put a big shot, but the ball went into the air and the Vipraj Nigam got caught in the hands.
For the 4th time in this IPL 2025, venkatesh Iyer has been dismissed for a single digit score.#Venkateshiyer #KKRVDC #DCVKKR #IPL2025 #TataAPL2025 pic.twitter.com/bu2pzkltbu
– Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_saabu01) April 29, 2025
Disappointed with you, venkatesh iyer. You are the weak link this team. Just see how it was nicly set up. And he destroyed it. Every bit of it.
– Nadim. (@nadimspeaks) April 29, 2025
Criticism of Iyer’s innings
This performance of Iyer deepens his poor form. In 2024, Iyer, who was an important part of the KKR’s title winning campaign, has been able to score 142 runs in just 10 matches so far this season. His performance against Delhi was even more disappointed, especially when the match was a ‘victory or necklace’ for the KKR.
Response on social media
Fans fiercely criticized Iyer’s performance on social media. Many fans taunted KKR’s expensive player and made mimes and comments about his low scoring. His performance in this season has worsened, as he scored 3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), 3 against Mumbai Indians (Mi) and 7 against Punjab Kings (PBKs).
Thank you for your services Dr. Venkatesh Iyer in Purple Jersey 😭🙏#DCVSKKR pic.twitter.com/ha2umug6ts
– RI5HU srivastava (@rishuknight15) April 29, 2025
KKR’s batting concern
Although KKR’s entire batting is struggling this season, Iyer’s poor performance is a big sign for the team. Their continuous failures and constant instability in top order have become a major problem of Kolkata.
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