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.
Kolkata Knight Riders, with a poor home record this season, face Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens. KKR need a win to keep playoff hopes alive, while GT aims to secure their spot.
Kolkata Knight Riders ended their six-match winless streak in IPL 2026, securing a four-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. Rinku Singh's unbeaten 53 guided KKR to the target with two balls to spare, a much-needed win after repeated collapses. The win lifts them off the bottom of the table.
