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Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 65 runs, with KKR unable to chase down 226 on a flat pitch. They were bowled out for 161 in 16 overs.<\/p>\n

Ajinkya Rahane has responded to criticism of his batting, saying outside opinions do not reflect his performances since IPL 2023. He added that his numbers speak for themselves and suggested that those questioning him may not be following his game closely or already have a fixed view.<\/p>\n

Ajinkya Rahane responds to criticism over batting approach<\/h3>\n

Rahane has been under the spotlight for his batting tempo in recent seasons. Despite that, his numbers tell a different story. Since IPL 2023, he averages 77.71 in the powerplay and strikes at 170.5, showing a clear shift towards a more aggressive approach early in the innings.<\/p>\n

He also stressed that batting form is not always constant. According to him, there are times when rhythm and timing do not come easily, which can affect how an innings looks from the outside. He added that he is not concerned about the noise around him and remains focused on his role.<\/p>\n

Rahane said he is used to opinions and even welcomes them. He believes the attention, whether positive or negative, comes with the game and does not affect his mindset. He suggested that some critics expect a different style from him, and that he has worked to evolve his game rather than follow those expectations.<\/p>\n

Strong numbers highlight Rahane\u2019s improved intent and approach<\/h3>\n

Since IPL 2023, Rahane\u2019s shift in intent has been clear, especially in the powerplay where he has taken more risks and scored at a much faster rate. This reflects a conscious effort to adapt to modern T20 demands while still playing his natural game.<\/p>\n

His recent innings in today\u2019s match showed controlled aggression. He started well, played through the powerplay with intent, and rotated strike when needed. While he did not convert it into a big score, his approach helped set a platform for the team.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s match saw Rahane contribute early runs before getting out after a brief but positive start. His effort added stability at the top, even if the team could not fully capitalise on the foundation.<\/p>\n

Overall, Rahane\u2019s message is clear. He believes his performances speak for themselves, and his improved strike rate and consistency in the powerplay show that he has worked on his game. He is not chasing opinions, only results.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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