Angkrish Raghuvanshi once again showed why he’s one of Kolkata Knight Riders’ most promising young batters in the IPL 2025. In a crucial encounter against the Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens, the right-hander stepped up after the early dismissal of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and steadied the innings with composure and class.
Coming in during the 8th over, Raghuvanshi played a fluent knock, finding gaps with ease and rotating the strike effectively alongside skipper Ajinkya Rahane. He then shifted gears seamlessly when Andre Russell joined him at the crease, maintaining the momentum through intelligent placement and timely boundaries.
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Raghuvanshi’s strokeplay was elegant yet calculated. He punished the loose deliveries and made sure KKR didn’t lose tempo in the middle overs. His ability to adapt, especially on a surface that offered variable bounce, was commendable. He held the innings together till the 19th over, building partnerships and laying the platform for a strong finish.
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However, in the quest to accelerate, Raghuvanshi perished just when KKR needed a final flourish. Facing Jofra Archer, he tried to slog a slower ball over deep backward square leg. While he connected well, he lacked the elevation. Substitute fielder Ashok Sharma judged it to perfection and completed a fine catch.
Raghuvanshi’s dismissal triggered an emotional outburst. Clearly disappointed with the timing and nature of his shot, the youngster slammed his bat in frustration before flinging it away—a rare but raw display of passion and disappointment.
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His fiery reaction was a reflection of the pressure and expectations on young shoulders. Despite the dismissal, his knock was instrumental in pushing KKR towards a competitive total and reaffirmed his growing stature in the team’s batting order. With maturity and consistency, Raghuvanshi is fast becoming a name to watch out for in IPL 2025.
