Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green\u2019s return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock after a lean run in the loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.<\/p>\n
KKR is yet to find its winning formula, slumping to a fifth defeat this season. It is languishing at the bottom of the table with just one point \u2014 earned from a rain-abandoned game against Punjab Kings.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s never easy to come out and talk immediately after losing a game. But I\u2019d like to focus on the positives. The way we started, losing three wickets early, it was tough,\u201d said Rahane after the five-wicket loss.<\/p>\n
With Green finally finding his rhythm with a 79 off 55 balls after a string of underwhelming scores, it did put Gujarat Titans under pressure in the middle overs.<\/p>\n
\u201cCameron Green\u2019s innings was outstanding, he was under pressure, but the way he counterattacked and took on their bowlers was amazing to see. At 147 for four, getting to around 180 was slightly difficult for us as a batting unit,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
He also praised his bowlers, noting that despite a string of losses, they have stayed motivated \u2014 something that was evident in their effort on Friday.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still want to credit our bowlers. It\u2019s not easy when things aren\u2019t going your way, but they kept coming back and pushing hard.\u201d<\/p>\n
Asked why Green didn\u2019t bowl, Rahane said \u201cHe was actually struggling with cramps, which is why he was in and out of the field.\u201d GT skipper Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to finish the game a couple of overs earlier rather than take it deep.<\/p>\n
Gill struck an elegant 86 and looked set to seal the chase, but was dismissal in the 17th over.<\/p>\n
\u201cIdeally we would have liked to finish it at least a couple of overs before. I\u2019d really would have liked to finish at least another couple of overs before and I was quite disappointed with the way I got out. I wanted to be there till the end and finish it,\u201d said Gill.<\/p>\n
Published on Apr 18, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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