Tue Apr 29 15:34:09 UTC 2025: ## Venkatesh Iyer’s Poor Form Continues to Haunt KKR in IPL 2025 Loss

**New Delhi, April 29, 2025** – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered another setback in their IPL 2025 campaign, losing to Delhi Capitals (DC) on Tuesday. The match was marked by the continued struggles of KKR’s expensive batsman, Venkatesh Iyer, who was dismissed for a paltry 7 runs. Iyer, acquired for a staggering ₹23.75 crore in the mega auction, has scored only 135 runs in nine matches this season, drawing significant criticism on social media.

Delhi Capitals, who won the toss and opted to bowl first, restricted KKR to a below-par total. Axar Patel, the DC captain, praised the slow nature of the Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch, predicting a total in the range of 190-200 runs. He also highlighted the impact of dew in the second innings.

KKR made a single change to their lineup, bringing in uncapped left-arm spinner Anukul Roy in place of Vaibhav Arora, who moved to the impact substitutes list. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the need for a left-arm spinner on the pitch and the team’s desperate need for five wins in their remaining matches to secure a playoff spot.

Despite the loss, DC only managed 12 points from their nine matches so far. A win in this match would have helped DC bolster their points tally and secure a victory on their home ground. The match was played on pitch number five, described by commentators Ian Bishop and Nick Knight as compact with a sheen.

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