EXPLAINED: Why Sunil Narine is Not Playing for Kkr in IPL 2025 Match vs Rajasthan Royals
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Why Sunil Narine is Not Playing for Kkr vs Rajasthan Royals
Sunil Narine is a big part of the kkr franchise, and it is a big blow to them that the west indies superstar is not playing against Rajasthan royals. At te toss, captain ajinkya rahane confirmed that Narine has been reSted, he is not well.
In place of narine, kkr have brought in veteran england all-rounder moeen ali in the playing xi against Rajasthan royals.
Narine Had a Memorable Match for Kkr The Last Time that they Facted Rajasthan Royals in the IPL 2024. The West Indies All-Roounder Smashed His Maiden Century in the Game, Eveen Thought His TEAM LOST.
Poor Start to IPL 2025 For Kkr
Defending champions kkr suffered a heavy defeat by 7 wickets in the first match of the IPL 2025 Against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at their homeground of eden gardens, kolkata. They did manage to get a good start course However, a late collapse resulted in them scoring only 174. RCB pulled off the chase in just 16.2 overs.
Playing xis:
Kolkata Knight Riders : Quinton de kock (w), venkatesh iyer, ajinkya rahane (c), rinku singh, moeen ali, andre russell, ramandeep singh, spencer johnson, vaibhav arora, harshit rana, Varun Chakaravarthary
Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (W), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Jofra Archer, Maheeshesh Thekeshana, Tushar Deshapande, Sandeep Sharma
