'You are the weak link of this team': Kolkata Knight Riders slam Venkatesh Iyer after 7-run knock against Delhi Capitals
Venkatesh Iyer¡¯s poor run in IPL 2025 continues, with fans slamming his 7-run knock despite KKR¡¯s strong start against Delhi Capitals. The costliest player this season, Iyer is under fire as defending champs KKR struggle at 7th place on the points table.
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer is having a season to forget, and fans aren¡¯t holding back in their criticism. In KKR¡¯s latest match against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi, Iyer added another low score to the list¡ªjust 7 runs off 5 balls. It was his fifth single-digit score of the season, a stat that has fans even more concerned and frustrated, considering he was bought for a staggering ?23.75 crore, making him the most expensive player in this IPL.
KKR post a mammoth total
KKR, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, came out firing with a blazing 79-run powerplay, thanks to quick contributions from Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, and Ajinkya Rahane. However, their momentum took a hit with three quick wickets before the 10-over mark. Still, a steady counterattack from youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh, along with a quickfire 17 off 9 balls from Andre Russell, helped them post a competitive 204. The total could¡¯ve been even bigger, but a flurry of wickets in the death overs kept them from fully capitalising.
Venkatesh Iyer slammed by fans
At a time when nearly every player in the KKR lineup is stepping up and contributing, Venkatesh Iyer¡¯s 7-run outing has left fans seriously frustrated. His continued underperformance has sparked a wave of backlash on social media.
Some fans are calling him the biggest disappointment of the season, while others are openly suggesting he should make way for someone else and take a seat on the bench.
"Disappointed with you, Venkatesh Iyer. You are the weak link on this team. Just see how it was nicely set up. And he destroyed it. Every bit of it," one user wrote.
Disappointed with you, Venkatesh Iyer. You are the weak link this team. Just see how it was nicely set up. And he destroyed it. Every bit of it.
¡ª Nadim. (@nadimspeaks) April 29, 2025
"Venkatesh Iyer, have some shame & self-respect and pretend you are injured so that the team can replace you & you can earn your 23.75 crore salary shamelessly as well," added another fan.
Venkatesh Iyer have some fucking shame & self respect and pretend you are injured so that the team can replace you & you can earn your 23.75 crores salary shamelessly as well #IPL2025
¡ª Cricket Tamizhan (@CricketTamizhan) April 29, 2025
"Another disappointing innings from Venkatesh Iyer. KKR paid a whopping 23.75 crore, and it seems he's not making use of it. His poor season with the bat continues," a third user lashed out at Iyer.
Another disappointing innings from Venkatesh Iyer ?
¡ª Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) April 29, 2025
KKR paid a whopping 23.75 crore and it seems he's not making use of it. His poor season with the bat continues. #VenkateshIyer #DCvKKR #IPL2025 #TATAIPL2025 pic.twitter.com/ZrZBdjLkJj
One person added, "He came in the 8th over. Some Venkatesh Iyer fans can't defend him now, saying he isn't playing at no. 3. Pathetic."
He came in the 8th over. Some Venkatesh Iyer fans can't defend him now saying he isn't playing at no 3.
¡ª Sloth (@ImSloth24) April 29, 2025
Pathetic ? pic.twitter.com/pMnnZZ5xNJ
KKR, the defending champions, are having anything but a title-worthy season. Currently sitting at 7th place on the points table, they¡¯ve managed just 3 wins out of 9 matches, losing 6 along the way.
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