• Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer’s IPL 2025 campaign hit rock bottom on April 29.

  • The southpaw was dismissed for just 7 runs off 5 balls against Delhi Capitals

‘Clueless and spineless’: Fans lose patience as Venkatesh Iyer delivers another low score in IPL 2025 during DC vs KKR clash
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Kolkata Knight Riders vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer’s Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign hit rock bottom on April 29 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where the southpaw was dismissed for just 7 runs off 5 balls against Delhi Capitals. This marked his fourth single-digit score in nine innings this season, further extending a poor run of form that has now become a worrying trend for the defending champions

The DC dismissal: KKR’s vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer fails again

During the high-stakes encounter against the Capitals, KKR had built a solid foundation in the powerplay and looked poised to post a challenging total. Iyer walked out at No. 5, a position tailor-made for a player of his experience to dictate the pace of the innings. He got off to a promising start, cracking a boundary that momentarily lifted expectations. But the joy was short-lived. Facing Delhi skipper Axar Patel in the 9th over, Iyer attempted a slog across the line to a full, wide delivery. Instead of clearing the infield, he mistimed the shot, resulting in a top edge that landed safely in the hands of Vipraj Nigam at cover. His dismissal at 113/4 not only triggered a mini-collapse but also exposed KKR’s fragile middle order, once again throwing their finishing plans into disarray.

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A price tag that keeps haunting: INR 23.75 core price under scrutiny

Iyer entered IPL 2025 under the spotlight, having been re-signed by KKR for a jaw-dropping INR 23.75 crore during the mega auction—a figure that made him one of the most expensive buys in IPL history. The move was based on his past performances and perceived leadership potential, as he was also appointed vice-captain. However, nine matches into the season, that investment is yet to yield any significant return. Iyer has struggled to get going, failing to provide stability in the middle overs or the explosive cameos he was once known for. With only one notable innings to show, his batting average has dropped to concerning levels, and he’s failed to adapt even when promoted or demoted within the order. Iyer’s latest failure did not go unnoticed by the public. Twitter and Instagram were flooded with reactions, most of them expressing disappointment, frustration, and even anger at the underperforming star.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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