KKR Eye New Beginning Against Mumbai Indians
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are determined to start afresh and secure their third victory in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), as stated by batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi. The defending champions will face five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday evening.
Recent Performance and Outlook
While KKR suffered a seven-wicket loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their season opener at Eden Gardens, they swiftly bounced back with a convincing eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati. Captained by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR now aims for consecutive wins against Hardik Pandya's MI. Historically, KKR’s record at the Wankhede Stadium isn’t stellar, having won only two out of nine games. However, they did secure a victory against MI at this very venue last year. A key factor boosting KKR's confidence is MI's current winless streak in IPL 2025.
“We want to forget about the past results and focus on the game ahead. We aim to start new again and to set out and win this next match,' Raghuvanshi stated, as reported by KKR.
New Coaching Additions and Player Perspective
This season, KKR has bolstered its coaching staff with the inclusion of mentor Dwayne Bravo and assistant coach Ottis Gibson. Raghuvanshi expressed his excitement to learn from these experienced individuals, highlighting the positive learning environment within the team.
- Dwayne Bravo: Mentor
- Ottis Gibson: Assistant Coach
“It’s always a pleasure to work with such knowledgeable people and to learn from them. It has been a learning environment and I’m enjoying it to the fullest,” Raghuvanshi added.
Raghuvanshi, who has contributed scores of 30 and 22 not out so far in the competition, emphasized his personal goal of contributing to KKR’s successful defense of their IPL title.
“First and foremost, get the 4th star. (4th trophy) That’s the main goal and I aim to practice and work hard towards achieving that goal,' he concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where will the match between KKR and MI be played?
The match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium.
2. What is KKR's historical record at the Wankhede Stadium against MI?
KKR has won two out of nine games against MI at the Wankhede Stadium.
3. Who are the new additions to KKR's coaching staff?
Dwayne Bravo joins as mentor, and Ottis Gibson as assistant coach.
4. What is Angkriskh Raghuvanshi’s main goal for this season?
Raghuvanshi’s primary goal is to help KKR secure their fourth IPL trophy.