Kolkata Knight Riders’ season continues to be in a freefall after the previous two-time champions crashed to their fifth defeat in a row within the ongoing IPL 2022. They struggled to place up an enormous complete towards Delhi Capitals however their bowlers did make a match out of it.

IPL FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP

However, as captain Shreyas Iyer level out, KKR merely didn’t have sufficient runs on the board with DC overhauling the goal with an over to spare.

“We began off actually slowly and misplaced a few early wickets. It was holding up a bit (the wicket), however we didn’t get a very good rating on the board. No actual excuses, we’ve to return and assess the place issues are going mistaken,” Shreyas said during a conversation with the broadcasters after the end of the match.

Also Read: DC vs KKR, Highlights

One of the notable features of KKR batting order has been an ever-changing opening pair. On Thursday, they finally promoted Venkatesh Iyer back at the top to open with Aaron Finch.

However, both the batters were back in the dug-out by the fifth over.

“A lot of chopping and changing is happening, it’s been difficult to set-up the right combination, with all injuries not helping as well,” Shreyas admitted KKR are struggling to get the opening mixture proper.

With 5 video games remaining, KKR must win all of them and nonetheless received’t be assured of creating it to the playoffs. When requested what he would say his crew beneath such circumstances, he replied,  “We want to stay collectively, play some fearless cricket, not be conservative with the bat. Five extra matches remaining, we have to play properly, present perception and provides one thing again to the crew and the administration, neglect in regards to the previous, begin recent and again your intuition.”

Also Read: Umesh Yadav Pulls Off a Stunning Catch to Dismiss Prithvi Shaw

One of the positives for KKR from the defeat to DC was the return to form of their lead bowler Umesh Yadav whose 3/24 kept the team in the contest.

“Umesh started with a wicket, but gave away 11 runs in the over, that’s where I thought the momentum turned. But he has given us a lot of good moments this season and has been very very impressive as well,” he mentioned.

Get all the newest updates on Cricket News, Cricket Photos, Cricket Videos, IPL 2022 Live Updates and Cricket Scores right here