Ravi Shastri has the last word after Ajinkya Rahane sums up KKR’s sorry, winless run in worst-ever start in IPL history

KKR fell 32 runs short in the chase of 192, and the batters left a lot to be desired. Finn Allen (1), Sunil Narine (24) and Rinku Singh (6). Even Rahane flattered to deceive, scoring 28 runs while chewing up 22 balls in the middle. It was Rahane's wicket off the bowling of Noor Ahmed that opened the floodgates for CSK, and in the end, the hosts wrapped up a comprehensive win to move ahead of the Mumbai Indians in the points table.

“We needed one batter to bat deep and then take it in the end. I think, combination-wise, we had the one we used in the last game, and it was really good. I think it's tough at the moment. Yes, we're not winning matches, it's tough. What is important for all of us as a group to stay positive, keep our heads up, keep our chins up, focus on the movement,” he added.

After the loss, Rahane said KKR would go back to the drawing board and review the playing combination ahead of the next match.

“We'll have to sit in the dressing room, think about the combination. We'll have to make any changes. Sometimes you back the players if the results are going your way, then it's okay. But if the results aren't going your way, you'll have to think about the combination. But apart from that, I thought it's all about being positive and keeping our heads up,” said Rahane.

Looking at Rahane, who spoke about the combination, the former India head coach Shastri eventually concluded the chat by asking Rahane to stay patient.

“Just be patient, and hopefully you'll get the combination right,” he added.

“I thought with the ball we did really well. 190 on this wicket was really good, especially in the power play; they got 70-odd runs. After that, pulling back to 190 was an amazing job for our bowling unit,” he added.

KKR's chase got off to a horrendous start despite making a switch in the batting order and sending Sunil Narine to open alongside Finn Allen. Both openers lost their wickets cheaply. No batter was able to show any sort of fight, and in the end, KKR had to settle for a score of 160/7, falling considerably short.

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