He led DY Patil Red to the title with a sensational innings with the willow.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a captain’s knock in the DY Patil T20 final in Navi Mumbai. He led DY Patil Red to the title with a sensational innings with the willow.
While opening the innings, Angkrish accumulated 63 runs in 43 deliveries, comprising seven boundaries and a maximum, at a strike rate of 146.51. 53.96% of his runs came via fours and sixes, and Angkrish remained unbeaten throughout his stay to take his team over the line.
He formed a vital 117-run stand with Priyam Garg for the second wicket and never allowed the opponent to make a contest out of the game. Garg attacked more during this partnership, scoring 68 runs in 35 balls, including seven boundaries and four maximums, at a strike rate of 194.29.
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While Garg was dismissed after a quickfire knock, Angkrish remained not out and finished the chase with Aman Khan, who scored a quickfire 42 to provide the finishing touches. DY Patil Red chased down the target of 176 in 16 overs to lift the title under Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s captaincy.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is among the finest young talents, and Kolkata Knight Riders brought him again for INR 3 crore in the IPL 2025 auction. His best batting position is at the top, but he might not find a spot in the XI after Ajinkya Rahane is appointed captain.
Since Rahane is a leader, he must play in the XI and open the innings with Sunil Narine, leaving no spot for Angkrish. If Rahane were not the captain, KKR would have used him as an impact player as CSK did in the previous two seasons.
It’s hard to see Angkrish find a place in the XI after an impressive last season, where he scored 163 runs at a strike rate of 155.23 in seven outings. With his good form, he could have added more than Rahane, whose T20 game is not ideal, even if he showed flashes of brilliance with CSK.
However, Angkrish is a long-term investment for the franchise and will get more chances in the upcoming seasons. Given his superior capabilities, keeping him out of the XI won’t be easy for the Kolkata-based franchise.
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