Ajinkya Rahane praised Varun Chakaravarthy for his outstanding performance in the Kolkata Knight Riders’ match against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 fixture. Varun, who had been struggling with form and injuries, took a crucial three-wicket haul as KKR bowled out SRH for 165 runs in 19 overs. Rahane commended Varun for his hard work, confidence, and great attitude, expressing his happiness for the spinner’s comeback.
In the match, SRH captain Pat Cummins chose to bat first, with Travis Head leading the charge with a quickfire 61 off 28 balls. However, after Head’s dismissal, SRH suffered a collapse, with Sunil Narine also reaching 200 IPL wickets. SRH were eventually bowled out for 165 runs. KKR chased down the target comfortably, reaching 169/3 in 18.2 overs, with Angkrish Raghuvanshi top-scoring with 59 runs.
Rahane credited the bowling unit and coaches, Dwayne Bravo and Tim Southee, for their planning and execution during the game. He emphasized the importance of small moments and praised the team’s performance in the last few games. Overall, Rahane was pleased with the win and highlighted the team’s strategic approach to bowling.
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