10 SUVs, 5 Apartments And…? Things KKR Missed By Wasting Money On Venkatesh Iyer

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Venkatesh Iyer [Source: @KKR_Xtra/x.com]Venkatesh Iyer [Source: @KKR_Xtra/x.com]

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Remember buying something expensive that didn't work as promised? That's exactly what Kolkata Knight Riders might be feeling after spending big on Venkatesh Iyer in IPL 2025. Let's break down the money game behind his first match in simple terms that tell the real story.

The Rate Chart Of Performance

Imagine paying ₹28 lakh for a single run - that's what KKR did when Venkatesh scored just 6 runs against RCB. To put this in everyday terms:

What You Could Buy
What KKR Got
5 luxury apartments in most citiesOne boundary from Venkatesh
10 premium SUVsTwo singles from Venkatesh
College education for 50 studentsHis total 6-run innings

Every ball he faced cost the team a whopping ₹18.65 lakh - money that disappeared into thin air with each dot ball. The team's other players delivered runs at just ₹3.97 lakh each - making Venkatesh's runs 7 times more expensive!

What Venkatesh Iyer Needs To Do Now To At Least Break Even For KKR

For a player earning ₹23.75 crore, the math is straightforward:

  • Current performance: Only 12% value for money (like paying ₹100 for something worth ₹12)
  • To break even: He needs to score at an average of 40 runs where he scored just 6.
  • For remaining matches: Has to perform at 107% efficiency (giving more than his salary's worth)

Without a major turnaround, KKR is heading toward a ₹149 lakh loss on Venkatesh in EVERY match!

Gully Cricket Comparison

Chai Samosa Calculator against Venkatesh Iyer's Performance [Source: OneCricket]Chai Samosa Calculator against Venkatesh Iyer's Performance [Source: OneCricket]

Figure: This shows the number of Chai-Samosa combos you could have bought in Mumbai Bengaluru and Kolkata in exchange of the money KKR paid for Venkatesh Iyer's single run.

Think of it this way - if your neighborhood cricket team paid for snacks based on performance:

  • Other players: Pay ₹10 for a samosa
  • Venkatesh equivalent: Paying ₹71 for the same samosa

How Venkatesh Iyer Can Prove His Worth Now?

For Venkatesh to justify his massive price tag, he needs to:

  • Score big: Almost triple his normal output for the rest of the season
  • Deliver with consistency: No more single-digit scores can be afforded
  • Contribute in multiple ways: Bowling or fielding heroics must add value

If he continues at this rate, Venkatesh Iyer season cost will effectively balloon to nearly ₹200 crore - enough to build a small cricket stadium in many cities!