New Delhi, May 18 -- Former Australia captain Aaron Finch opined that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have "only themselves to blame" after rain washed away their last shot at defending their coveted title on Saturday.

Kolkata had to live up to the expectations of its past after key changes in the hierarchy of the three-time champions. The Knight Riders were rustic, fabricated wins in patches, and endured losing streaks that left them tottering in must-win territory.

Team mentor Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer embarked on new journeys. The Knight Riders had a huge gap to fill and brought in Dwayne Bravo and Ajinkya Rahane to fill the void by taking on the roles of mentor and skipper, respectively.

Despite the new additions, Kolkata...