[WATCH]- Shah Rukh Khan Cheers As Ajinkya Rahane Smashes Fifty In KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Opener

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan cheered for team captain Ajinkya Rahane as the right-handed batter reached his half-century with a six. Rahane accomplished this feat in the opening match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on March 22.

On the first legitimate delivery of the ninth over, Suyash Sharma bowled a fuller ball outside off. Rahane went down on one knee and lofted it for a massive six over mid-wicket, completing his fifty in just 25 balls. Meanwhile, Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was spotted applauding the skipper from the stands.

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First match as #KKR captain ✅
First fifty of the season ✅

Ajinkya Rahane continues to make merry 👌

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

Leading KKR for the first time, the 36-year-old delivered a brilliant knock, scoring 56 off 31 balls, including six fours and four sixes.

Krunal Pandya strikes thrice in quick succession for RCB following Ajinkya Rahane’s stellar innings

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and opted to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Quinton de Kock got an early lifeline when Suyash Sharma dropped him on the third ball of the opening over. However, the South African batter failed to make the most of the chance and was dismissed by Josh Hazlewood on the fifth delivery.

Captain Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine then steadied the innings, propelling KKR to a solid 60/1 by the end of the powerplay. Rahane maintained an attacking approach, reaching his fifty in just 25 balls before getting out for 56 off 31, courtesy of Krunal Pandya.

Narine played a crucial knock of 44 off 26 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes, before Rasikh Dar Salam claimed his wicket. Krunal Pandya continued his impressive spell, dismissing Venkatesh Iyer (6) and Rinku Singh (12), finishing with excellent figures of 3/29 in four overs.

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