IPL 2025: 'Any Team Can Collapse, We Were Unlucky'- Ramandeep Singh Reflects on KKR's Loss to MI

IPL 2025: The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) endured a tough outing in the IPL 2025, succumbing to an eight-wicket loss against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday. Despite a few bright moments, KKR's modest total of 117 was comfortably chased down by the hosts.

Ramandeep Singh's quick 22 off 12 balls, Angkrish Raghuvanshi's 26 from 16 deliveries, and Andre Russell's two crucial wickets stood out for KKR. However, their efforts weren't enough to prevent MI from securing a dominant victory.

Ramandeep's Honest Post-Match Assessment

Speaking at the post-match press conference, KKR all-rounder Ramandeep Singh didn't shy away from the team's struggles. Acknowledging the batting collapse, he said, "Any team can collapse, regardless of the situation. Obviously, that gives the lower order an opportunity, but we were unlucky tonight. We'll do our best to make sure we don't find ourselves in a similar situation going ahead in the tournament."

Despite the setback, Ramandeep expressed confidence in the team's aggressive batting strategy, stressing the importance of learning from such experiences. "We back every player in the team to follow their natural instincts. Sometimes, it doesn't work out, but it is important for us to back our players, so they can give their hundred percent and play to their attacking instincts."

Elaborating on the team's approach, he added, "We understand that partnerships are very important but had the attacking approach paid off for Angkrish and Rinku, we would be crediting them for their performance. Sometimes it's not your day. There are always learnings from every game."

Conditions and the Toss Factor

Reflecting on the match conditions, Ramandeep pointed out that the toss played a crucial role in determining the outcome. "It was a good toss to win for MI. They did have an advantage because even in the second innings, the new ball was seaming, and the spinners were getting some turn. So, there was something there for the bowlers. However, we can't use that as an excuse. We have to be ready for every situation."

He further highlighted how the nature of the pitch required batters to adjust their approach. "The wicket today was such that you had to settle in before looking to hit sixes. Generally, that's not the case but today was a little different."