Not Virat Kohli, KKR Captain Ajinkya Rahane Explains What Changed Momentum In RCB’s Favour

In the first match of the Indian Premier League, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane highlighted a pivotal moment in the first innings that shifted the momentum against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Despite defending champions KKR falling to a 7-wicket defeat at Eden Gardens, Rahane and Sunil Narine’s aggressive batting initially lifted them to 107/1 before RCB fought back with quick wickets. Rahane acknowledged the momentum shift and expressed disappointment at KKR’s below-par total, as RCB’s explosive opening pair of Philip Salt and Virat Kohli secured a comfortable victory with a 95-run stand.

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