Varun Chakravarthy Praises Coaching Staff After KKR's Hard-Earned Victory

Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed his appreciation for the coaching staff following their hard-fought victory over Rajasthan Royals. After a challenging six-match winless streak, KKR finally secured their first points at Eden Gardens. Varun, who has been managing injuries, emphasized the team's determination to win every match and their aspirations for the trophy. The match saw KKR overcoming early struggles to clinch a four-wicket win, showcasing resilience and teamwork. Read on for a detailed match summary and Varun's insights.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 19, 2026, 21:50 IST

KKR Breaks Winless Streak

Following a challenging period, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) spinner Varun Chakravarthy expressed gratitude towards the coaching team after their victory against Rajasthan Royals (RR). This win marked KKR's first points after a tough stretch of six matches without a win, which included five losses and one no-result. The match took place at Eden Gardens on Sunday, where Varun showcased his best performance of the tournament.

Acknowledging the Support

In the post-match presentation, Varun stated, "It feels fantastic. Before discussing my performance, I must commend the coaching staff. It has been a challenging week with matches not going our way, and there was a lot of external pressure. However, our head coach and the rest of the coaching team ensured that we remained focused on our process. This victory, though just one, is incredibly satisfying for all of us."

Playing Through Adversity

Varun also shared that he had been dealing with injuries, specifically two fractures in his left hand, during the initial matches. He remarked, "I was injured at the start, and I still have two fractures in my left hand. Managing this has been tough, but I am coping. The pitch conditions were a bit slow, which suited us, and we capitalized on that. We could have improved our batting in the middle overs, but overall, it was a good effort."

Aiming for Victory

He emphasized the team's determination, stating, "We are not here just to participate; we aim to win every match. Our goal is to contend strongly for the trophy. We still have hope and believe we can perform well moving forward."

Match Summary: KKR vs RR

After enduring a series of disappointing matches, KKR finally tasted victory with a four-wicket win over RR, pulling off a comeback in Kolkata on Sunday.

RR's Innings Overview

KKR's bowlers delivered an impressive performance, with Varun (3/14) and Kartik Tyagi (3/22) leading the attack, restricting RR to 155/9. This was despite a solid partnership of 81 runs between Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (46 off 28 balls, including six fours and two sixes) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (39 off 29 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes).

KKR's Chase Details

In their chase, KKR faced difficulties, finding themselves at 85/6. However, a crucial seventh-wicket partnership between Rinku (53* off 34 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and Anukul Roy (29* off 16 balls, featuring a four and two sixes) led KKR to victory with two balls remaining.