IPL 2018, Eliminator, KKR vs RR: 4 Unnoticed things from the eliminator match between Kolkata Knightriders and Rajasthan Royals

#3 Ajinkya Rahane’s Opening Appearance

Rahane scored 46 (41) at a strike rate of 112

Rajasthan Royals, who had plenty of openers in their team, were confused throughout the season about their opening combination.

They tried Rahul Tripathi, D’Arcy Short, Heinrich Klaasen, Ben Stokes, Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler.

Apart from Jos Buttler, no one presented an assuring account of themselves at the top. Even the solo performer had to leave to attend his national duty and RR again faced the dilemma.

One of their recurrent openers from last season, Rahane came out to open the innings tonight for Rajasthan.

He was already under the fire for being too slow. He scored 46(41) at a strike rate of 112 and was out at a crucial juncture.