Published: Apr 22, 2025, 09:31 AM (IST)
Edited: Apr 22, 2025, 09:31 AM (IST)
Kolkata Knight Rider skipper Ajinkya Rahane entered an exclusive group as the sixth player to score over 500 fours in IPL history, thanks to his steady batting performance against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing season.
Rahane achieved this milestone after hitting five fours while he scored his half-century bringing his total to over 500 fours in the IPL history. The experienced batter has now hit 502 fours in 193 matches and joins an exclusive club that includes Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, David Warner, Rohit Sharma, and Suresh Raina.
Rahane was the lone warrior in KKR’s chase of 199-run target. While the rest of the team failed, he took the responsibility on his shoulders, as he single-handedly fought for his side.
He kept the scoreboard moving, capitalizing on GT’s loose deliveries which kept KKR’s hopes alive. Despite his efforts, he lacked support from his teammates, which limited their chances of securing a victory over Gujarat Titans.
His efforts came to an end in the 13th over after he got out off Washington Sundar’s delivery. Rahane was outplayed by the GT all-rounder, who anticipated the Kolkata skipper’s move and bowled the ball outside off. The ball went past Rahane’s bat, and Jos Buttler quickly stumped him, putting an end to KKR’s chances.
Overall, spin has been Rahane’s weakness in IPL 2025. In 81 balls, he has scored just 100 runs, and has been dismissed five times, with an average of 20.0, and a dot ball percentage of 30.1%.
