The magic of cricket isn't just in the wins—sometimes, it's in the fight. And Kolkata Knight Riders proved that once again, falling just 4 runs short of an epic chase against Lucknow Super Giants in a high-octane thriller. But what stood out more than the loss was what happened after the match — a heartfelt message from team owner Shahrukh Khan that left the dressing room emotional and inspired.

"Sometimes Even Our Best Isn’t Enough" — SRK’s Message Echoes in the KKR Camp

Following the narrow defeat while chasing a mammoth 239, SRK didn’t let disappointment define the night. Team manager Venky Mysore read out a letter from the superstar actor and passionate team owner that struck the right chord.

“This is a sad defeat because we were very close,” wrote Shahrukh. “But we have many positives. We can fight. We can chase. Sometimes even our best isn’t enough. Today was one such day.”

He reminded the team that they were just "one ball, one hit away" from glory, encouraging the players to leave the loss behind and look ahead.

“These moments of heartbreak,” he concluded, “bring a team closer.”

A Game Slipped Away

KKR had the match in their grip. With Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer steering the chase, it seemed Kolkata might pull off a record win. But a middle-order collapse saw five wickets fall in quick succession, and the victory slipped through their fingers.

Despite the loss, the intensity, fight, and spirit they showed earned them respect. And with a leader like SRK standing behind them, KKR isn’t done yet.

Next Challenge: The Lions in Their Den

KKR’s next test is a big one — an away game against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk on April 11. A venue known for turning games on its head, and a team known for never giving up.

But if SRK’s words mean anything, it’s that this team now fights not just for points — but for each other.