Last season, KKR’s batting was like a rocket ship—fast, powerful, and seemingly unstoppable. But this year? It’s more like an old scooter running low on fuel. Let’s break down the fall of KKR’s batting line-up, player by player:
Sunil Narine – The man who was on fire last season, hammering 488 runs with an average of 35 and a strike rate of 180+. Narine was literally the flame in KKR’s batting engine. But now? He’s only managed 147 runs, with an average of 21, and though he’s still swinging with a decent strike rate of 177, the fireworks have fizzled. The Narine spark seems to have dimmed.
Venkatesh Iyer – The man who was rock-solid last season, scoring 370 runs, with an average of 46 and a strike rate of 159. This year? He’s got just 135 runs at an average of 22.5 and a strike rate of 139. From being a reliable anchor to falling off a cliff, the 23.75 crore buy is clearly struggling. Venkatesh’s downfall has been one of the biggest shocks of the season.
Andre Russell – The muscle of KKR’s batting. Last season, he was the dynamo with 222 runs, an average of 32, and a strike rate of 185. Fast forward to this year: 55 runs in 6 innings, an average of 9, and a strike rate under 120. Where’s the chaos? Where’s the Russell mayhem? It’s like seeing a lion just sleep through dinner—the muscle has turned into mush.
But not all hope is lost. Enter Rinku Singh, the anomaly. Last year, he had 168 runs, averaging 19, and a strike rate of 149. This year? 133 runs, averaging 33, with a strike rate of 146. Compared to the others, he’s actually been decent. Maybe Rinku is the shining light in an otherwise underperforming squad.
Then there’s Ramandeep Singh. Last season, he was the turbocharged machine, with 125 runs, an average of 31, and a strike rate of 202. This year? Just 30 runs in 5 innings, an average of 7.5, and a strike rate of 115. From supercar to slow lane—more like a bail gaadi than a Ferrari.
Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have been the bright sparks in an otherwise struggling line-up, but let’s face it: their shine hasn’t been enough to lift the overall gloom. And KKR fans? You must be missing Phil Salt, because QdK has not lived up to his billing.
When your big names are off-key, the whole orchestra suffers. Punjab Kings are up next, and if KKR’s star batters don’t find their groove, this season could slip away faster than a Sunil Narine over in the powerplay.
