KKR Rs 23.75 crore Venicetex Hurricane falló el siguiente balón de Kront Pana de Krore RCB

In what has been a thrilling IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), KKR’s Rs 23.75 crore man Venkatesh Iyer’s woes at the crease were there to be seen. The talented all-rounder was sent packing for a paltry 6 runs off 7 deliveries, courtesy of a clever tactic from RCB’s new recruit Krunal Pandya.

Pandya’s surprise short-pitched delivery in the 12th over caught Iyer off guard, and the fact that he wasn’t wearing a helmet made the situation even more precarious. Although Iyer managed to evade the bouncer with ease, the psychological impact of the delivery was evident.

The very next ball, Pandya delivered the knockout blow, castling Iyer with a delivery that angled in slightly. Iyer’s feet were rooted to the crease as he attempted to work the ball into the leg side, only to get a thick inside edge that crashed into the stumps.

Iyer’s dismissal marked another failure in a season that has been marred by inconsistent performances. The pressure is mounting on the Rs 23.75 crore player to deliver match-winning performances, but so far, he has failed to live up to the hype.