IPL 2025 showcases constant emotional excitement, just like all previous editions of the tournament. Observations about pitches have become the main attraction for fans during this edition of the IPL. In the narrow KKR loss by four runs against LSG at Eden Gardens, their captain, Ajinkya Rahane, sparked controversy by reviving discussions about home-field benefits in the IPL 2025 season.
In his post-match press conference, Rahane maintained his typical composure while his sarcastic words described the situation vividly. He responded with a laugh when someone questioned the playing surface at Eden while the media had built up the issue enough. Through his comments, Rahane managed to avoid criticizing the curators directly but revealed hidden concerns beneath the surface.
Rahane has previously addressed pitch issues during the current season. At the tournament’s start he revealed Eden had improper conditions for spin bowling even though KKR had talented spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy on their squad. The level pitch at LSG produced 472 runs while the spinners, along with other bowlers, spent most of the game on the sidelines.
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The puzzling selection order among KKR batsmen added another tactic to the offensive fire. Both batting finishers, Andre Russell and Rinku Singh, faced odd batting positions at slot No. 7 and No. 8. People started wondering about what results Rinku Singh would have achieved if he had begun batting sooner since he smashed 38* runs out of 15 balls.
According to Rahane, the strategic choice included ideal pairings and confidence in players such as Ramandeep Singh. Rahane explained during his interview that Sunil Narine’s limited overs were because of tactical decisions made regarding Nicholas Pooran’s aggressive batting and field setup. He stated trust plays no role here because the team needs adaptations. In the end, Rahane acknowledged the electrifying support KKR receives while gracefully accepting the crowd love shown to legends like MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli—even in away games. “They’ve earned that love,” he said.
With KKR now preparing for a crucial clash against CSK in Chennai, all eyes will again be on the pitch. Will spin finally dominate? Or will flat decks continue to frustrate captains and fans alike? One thing’s for sure—Rahane’s diplomacy is almost as classy as his cover drive.
