Delhi: In IPL 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) scored 200 runs while batting first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Chasing this goal, Hyderabad’s innings was reduced to just 120 runs. In this match, KKR batsman Venkatesh Iyer performed brilliantly and hit 60 runs in 29 balls. After this innings, he gave a big statement about the pitch of Eden Gardens.
Iyer’s statement on Eden Gardens pitch
Venkatesh Iyer said, “The ball was coming to a standstill on the pitch. I have been playing on this ground for the last two years, but never seen such a wicket before. Eden Gardens are usually not known for such a pitch. When Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi were batting, I understood that it would not be easy to bat. It would not be easy to bat. It was easy for me.”
Great innings of Raghuvanshi and Iyer
KKR did not start well as two wickets had fallen for the first 16 runs. After this Ajinkya Rahane scored 38 runs, including four sixes. Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 50 runs in 32 balls, including five fours and two sixes. Venkatesh Iyer scored 60 runs with seven fours and three sixes in 29 balls.
After this, Rinku Singh also performed brilliantly and scored an unbeaten 32 in 17 balls, including four fours and a six. Thanks to these innings, KKR scored a strong score of 200 runs losing 6 wickets in 20 overs.
After this statement by Venkatesh Iyer, the discussion on the pitch of Eden Gardens has intensified. Now it has to be seen what changes are seen in the matches that are leading on this pitch.
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