KKR bought Rahane for INR 1.5 crores at the IPL 2025 auction.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) made a surprising addition to their roster when they bought India batter Ajinkya Rahane for INR 1.5 crores at last month’s Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction.
And now Rahane is doing everything correct to become a mainstay in the KKR playing XI for the upcoming season.
During Mumbai’s quarterfinal match against Vidarbha in the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Rahane gave a testament to his batting prowess by slamming a deft knock of 84 (45), at an impressive strike rate of 186.67 and helped Mumbai chase down a tall target of 222 runs.
Following Rahane’s exquisite knock, KKR fans took to social media to express their support and urged the KKR management to
Check some of the best reactions below.
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Ajinkya Rahane to be next KKR captain?
While there has been no official confirmation yet, Ajinkya Rahane is one name who is expected to be the frontrunner for the role. Given his leadership experience of captaining India, Mumbai and the Rajasthan Royals in IPL, KKR will definitely keep Rahane amongst their options to skipper the side next season.
Furthermore, Rahane’s individual form has been brilliant which can further back his cause. Ajinkya Rahane has been in excellent form during the SMAT 2024, accumulating 334 runs across six innings. He boasts an impressive average of 55.67 and a striking strike rate nearing 170. Notably, he has recorded four half-centuries, with his top score being a 95 off 54 balls against Andhra—a crucial knock in Mumbai’s chase of 230.
Going into the new season, KKR will need to find a new skipper with Shreyas Iyer joining the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
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