
Kolkata Knight Riders face strike rate issues with experienced batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Cameron Green underperforming. Rahane scored 41 in 24 balls against Lucknow, while Green managed only 32 in 24 balls at number four. KKR scored 56 in powerplay, below the 60-run benchmark. Green, purchased for Rs 25.2 crore, has scored 18, 2, and 4 previously. Rovman Powell's 39 helped KKR reach 181.