Former India cricketer Murali Kartik has named Ajinkya Rahane as the best captain of IPL 2026, praising his leadership of a depleted Kolkata Knight Riders squad. Despite injuries and early struggles, Rahane guided KKR to playoff contention until the final day.
Lalit Modi shared that Shah Rukh Khan was initially hesitant to buy the Kolkata Knight Riders due to his lack of cricket knowledge and the high investment cost. A $5 million sponsorship deal with a mobile company for front-shirt placement eased his financial concerns, leading him to purchase the team.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru won their second IPL title, defeating Gujarat Titans. Phil Salt and Suyash Sharma achieved a rare IPL title hat-trick, winning consecutively with KKR and RCB.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) failed to make the IPL 2026 playoffs, finishing 7th with 13 points. Their campaign was marred by a poor start, inconsistent opening combinations, and key player injuries/absences.
Delhi Capitals concluded their IPL 2026 season with a 40-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul scored 60 and Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets to seal the victory in a dead-rubber match.
Delhi Capitals secured a 40-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2026 match. DC defended a target of 204, with disciplined bowling and crucial breakthroughs limiting KKR to 163.
Kolkata Knight Riders have signed Luvnith Sisodia as a replacement for the injured Matheesha Pathirana for the remainder of IPL 2026. Sisodia's inclusion bolsters KKR's batting and wicketkeeping options as they face Delhi Capitals in a crucial final league fixture.
The IPL 2026 league stage concludes with a dramatic final day to decide the last playoff spot. Three teams—Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Kolkata Knight Riders—are vying for the final berth, with their fates dependent on the outcomes of two crucial matches.
With Sunrisers Hyderabad's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the IPL 2026 playoff race is down to four teams. RCB leads the table, followed by GT and SRH. Rajasthan Royals are favorites for the final spot, with Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also in contention.
Punjab Kings face elimination from IPL 2026 playoffs unless they win their final match and rely on other results. Their qualification depends on beating LSG and favorable outcomes in RR vs MI and KKR vs DC games.
Kolkata Knight Riders' star batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026 due to a concussion and a fractured finger. He was a key performer, scoring 422 runs in 13 matches.
Rajasthan Royals are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot, needing just one win against MI. Other contenders like Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals also have scenarios to qualify.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) are leading the race for the final IPL 2026 playoff spot. With Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already qualified, RR, Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Delhi Capitals are vying for the last berth.
Saurabh Dubey, an uncapped pacer, made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders after being picked as an injury replacement. Despite a long layoff and initial skepticism, Dubey impressed KKR's coaching staff with his net performances and went on to play crucial roles in matches, even taking key wickets.
Anukul Roy joins India A squad for Sri Lanka tri-series as Harsh Dubey gets maiden senior India call-up for Afghanistan series.
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during match against Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a crucial IPL playoff win against Mumbai Indians, but star batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi suffered a worrying injury after a mid-match collision with teammate Varun Chakravarthy. Raghuvanshi experienced neck pain, dizziness, and headaches, leading to his substitution.
Mumbai Indians lost to Kolkata Knight Riders due to poor fielding, dropping crucial catches, and posting a below-par 147/8. This marks Hardik Pandya's third instance of losing four consecutive matches as captain in the IPL.
KKR secures a crucial 4-wicket win over MI in IPL 2026, chasing 148 in 18.5 overs, with Manish Pandey (45) and Rovman Powell (40) leading the charge.
Tejasvi Singh Dahiya, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Delhi, replaced Angkrish Raghuvanshi as KKR's concussion substitute in IPL 2026. Dahiya was bought for Rs 3 crore after an impressive Delhi Premier League season.
IPL 2026 match between KKR and MI halted due to rain with MI at 57/4; a washout would severely impact KKR's playoff chances, limiting them to a potential 14 points.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their crucial IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, with KKR needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Tilak Varma pledges loyalty to Mumbai Indians, vowing not to leave until they win another IPL title. Despite MI's elimination from IPL 2026, Varma's commitment is a bright spot for the franchise.
