IPL 2022: Possible opening combinations for KKR

IPL 2022: Possible opening combinations for Kolkata Knight Riders

Modified Mar 03, 2022 16:12 IST

KKR after lifting its second title in 2014. The Kolkata side will be looking for an exciting start to its IPL 2022 campaign (PC: IPL Twitter)

Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer

Nitish Rana was bought back by KKR in the auction (PC: IPLT20.com)

Two left-handers opening the innings is a rarity. KKR can achieve that by putting both these explosive openers together.

Nitish Rana mostly played at No. 3 for KKR last season. With this opening pair, Shreyas Iyer can then follow in at No. 3, a position he in which he played exceptionally well in the recently concluded series against Sri Lanka.

Rana has blown hot and cold in the IPL. In 77 innings in the IPL, he has amassed 1820 runs at a strike rate of 132.45. KKR paid big bucks to bring him back, showing their immense confidence in him. He will be itching to repay that faith.

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