Today at IPL 2022, KKR vs RR: Kolkata look to end losing streak, keep play-offs hopes alive
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Today at IPL 2022, KKR vs RR: Kolkata Knight Riders, who are on a 5-match losing streak, need to step up and deliver if they are to retain their chances of reaching the play-offs. The 2-time champions face the powerful Royals at the Wankhede Stadium on May 2.
Kolkata Knight Riders are running out of time. After showing plenty of promise in the last season wherein they reached the final, KKR have been struggling to get going in IPL 2022. The new leadership combination of Brendon McCullum and Shreyas Iyer generated a lot of buzz and KKR began their campaign well by hammering the defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their opener.
However, KKR's campaign has slowly withered away as they have been winless in their last 5 matches. There is considerable pressure on Iyer and McCullum as they have not been able to zero in on an ideal combination even as more than half the IPL 2022 season is done.
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Time is running out for KKR as they face top 4 team Rajasthan Royals in Match 47 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Plenty of changes from what seems like a confused leadership group is hurting KKR. Ajinkya Rahane was dropped. Varun Chakravarthy was dropped and even Pat Cummins was dropped but KKR are not being able to arrest their slide.
The form of Venkatesh Iyer, who is experiencing second season blues, has a lot to do with the changes KKR have been forced to make regularly at the top of the order. Venkatesh's performances have been underwhelming to say the least after a season that helped him get into the Indian team. After his struggles at the top, the team tried him in the middle order but that too did not work.
KKR are not sure about Sunil Narine's batting spot yet. While the West Indies star has been their leading bowler along with Umesh Yadav, KRK have not used Narine's batting prowess well.
