KKR vs RR: Vaibhav Suryavanshi out for 3 after Ajinkya Rahane takes stunning catch
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane pulled off a spectacular catch to dismiss Rajasthan Royals' teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi for just 4, handing the 14-year-old his second successive single-digit score in IPL 2025. The moment came in the second over of RR's 207-run chase on May 4, when Rahane sprinted backwards to take a brilliant running catch off Vaibhav Arora's delivery, following a mistimed shot from Suryavanshi. Rahane's effort was followed by a wild celebration with his teammates, underlining the significance of the dismissal.advertisementOnce hailed for his record-breaking 35-ball century against Gujarat Titans — the youngest ever in T20s — Suryavanshi's performances since have hit a bump. He was dismissed for a two-ball duck against Mumbai Indians in the very next game, and now followed it up with just 4 against KKR.IPL 2025, KKR vs RR: UpdatesWatch the video here:A M A Z I N G C A T C H!A dream start for #KKR as #AjinkyaRahane pulls off a stunner, sending #VaibhavSuryavanshi back early in this must-win #IPLRace2Playoffs fixture!Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/jVhilCKHmy#IPLonJioStar #KKRvRR | LIVE NOW on Star pic.twitter.com/sOnQKFaLnT— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 4, 2025
The dip in form has reignited the conversation around managing young talent in high-pressure tournaments. After his historic hundred, RR head coach Rahul Dravid had urged the media and fans to temper expectations around the teenager, emphasising the need to allow him room to fail and grow.advertisementFormer India coach and Australian great Greg Chappell also cautioned the BCCI, urging them to create a nurturing environment that protects emerging stars like Suryavanshi from burnout and premature criticism.For now, the young star finds himself under the microscope — a reminder of how quickly the IPL can shift from euphoria to examination.
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