KKR suffered a 39-run defeat to Gujarat Titans in Match 39 of IPL 2025 on Monday, April 21. Chasing 199, the hosts managed to score 159/8 in 20 overs. Andre Russell could only manage 21 off 15 balls — his second double-digit score this season. The defending champions are now on the verge of elimination.
"Andre Russell is an experienced and successful player. Yes, in a couple of games, the leg-spinners got him out. But I don't think we are batting well as a team. That is the reality. Russell is not the only one struggling. As a group, we have to ensure players are backed. We need to keep preparing well. IPL is a tough tournament. If you don't start well, batters can go into a period where they lose confidence," said Dwayne Bravo.
Work Needs to Be Done at the Top to Give Him a Chance - Dwayne Bravo
"Not every team has leg-spinners and today he was up against a quality spinner like Rashid Khan. When Russell walks in to bat, every time the run rate is at 14 or 15 runs per over," he said.
Kolkata Knight Riders' Batters Fail to Deliver in Recent Match
Kolkata Knight Riders opted to field first after winning the toss. The Shubman Gill-led team posted a total of 198/3. Shubman Gill scored 90 runs off 55 balls, while Sai Sudharsan (52 off 36) and Jos Buttler (41* off 23) chipped in with crucial contributions. KKR bowlers failed to make an impact with the ball.
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