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Despite their absence, the game never really got going. Rain interrupted play early, with only 3.4 overs of KKR's innings possible before the match was called off. With so little action on the field, KKR hardly felt the impact of missing their frontline spin pair on the day. Meanwhile, the three-time champions shared an update on both players, confirming that Narine is feeling better and has been training with the squad over the past few days, contributing with both bat and ball. Chakaravarthy, ...Read More >
The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 will now travel to the eastern part of India, as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The KKR vs LSG match is always an exciting contest. KKR are yet to win a match in the IPL 2026, and LSG won their last match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad thrillingly with a second-last-ball finish. The last game between KKR and ...Read More >
Kevin Pietersen delivered a scathing take on Cameron Green as KKR's big-money buy continues to flop in the IPL 2026. Bought for Rs. 25.2 crores, Green has scored just 24 runs in three matches with an average of eight. He is yet to bowl a delivery in the tournament despite being expected to be the replacement for Andre Russell. During the washed-out match against PBKS, Green was dismissed for four runs off two balls, with fans questioning the decision made by Kolkata to buy the all-rounder. Whil ...Read More >
Rain threatens KKR vs Punjab Kings IPL match in Kolkata, with storms forecast and practice cancelled, raising risk of a curtailed game or washout and shared points Winless and already searching for momentum, Kolkata Knight Riders now have the weather to worry about as they prepare to host Punjab Kings in an IPL clash at Eden Gardens on Monday, with rain forecast to loom large over the contest. According to Accuweather.com, there are showers affecting play, raising the possibility of a curtaile ...Read More >
Mohammed Shami worked on a new variation four days before the Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants game, dismissing Abhishek Sharma with it, LSG's spin bowling coach has revealed. Speaking on Wednesday (April 8), a day ahead of their fixture against KKR, Carl Crowe said that Shami worked on the new variation with fast bowling coach Bharat Arun just ahead of their fixture in Hyderabad. The same variation accounted for Abhishek off the final ball of the opening over. The ball, delivered s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The 15th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League is set to be played today, sparking immense excitement among cricket fans and players alike. This match is scheduled to take place on Thursday at 7:30 PM between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Lucknow Super Giants. A large turnout of spectators is expected at Kolkata's Eden Gardens Stadium. The match promises to be a thrilling encounter. Making a comeback will be no easy task for KKR, as their batsmen will have to face ...Read More >
Kolkata Weather Update: With the previous game at the Eden Gardens resulting in a washout, there are speculations over the weather prediction in Kolkata today as well, with match number 15 of the Indian Premier League between KKR and LSG set to take place today (April 09). The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is placed ninth in the standings, with no wins in their bag along with one washed-out encounter. That washed-out game against PBKS ensured that they open their account with a point. On the other ha ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders' troubles in IPL 2026 have deepened, with Matheesha Pathirana still awaiting fitness clearance from Sri Lanka Cricket, delaying his much-anticipated arrival. The Sri Lankan pacer remains unavailable as he is yet to complete the mandatory fitness tests required to obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for overseas leagues. He is among several centrally contracted players who have not cleared these assessments, with injuries and logistical delays slowing the process. Path ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9. While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong r ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9. While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong r ...Read More >
Kolkata Knight Riders are desperately seeking their first victory in IPL 2026 as they face a formidable Lucknow Super Giants team led by the in-form Mohammed Shami. IMAGE: Mohammed Shami will relish the conditions at Eden Gardens and pose a big threat for the shaky KKR top order. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Key Points Kolkata Knight Riders are seeking their first win of the IPL season against a strong Lucknow Super Giants team. Mohammed Shami's impressive form and seam bowling pose a signific ...Read More >
Mohammed Shami says his familiarity with Eden Gardens gives him an edge as LSG prepare to face winless KKR in IPL 2026. IMAGE: Mohammad Shami has brought his brilliant form in domestic cricket into IPL 2026. Photograph: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters Fresh from his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sounding a quiet warning to the opposition. Winless after thre ...Read More >
* Shah Rukh Khan hugged Sourav Ganguly in a video shared by KKR on Instagram * Sourav Ganguly was KKR captain in 2008 and 2010 but not in 2009 * The KKR vs Punjab Kings match was called off due to rain Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: IPL season is on, and Kolkata Knight Riders competed against Punjab Kings in Kolkata yesterday. The highlight of the evening was a video shared by KKR on Instagram, where Shah Rukh Khan was seen hugging it out with former ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 7: Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season.After the SRH game, Rahane h ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. Also Read | Impact Subs in T ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi had a historic night against the Mumbai Indians (MI), as he became the batter with the most runs in major T20 leagues before turning 18 and took his six-hitting to an unprecedented level in the tournament's history. Suryavanshi scored a hard-hitting 39 in just 14 balls, with a four and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 278.57 before he was undone by Shardul Thakur. With 374 runs in his IPL car ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim has pointed out that the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) support staff and senior players possess immense experience, but their strategic calls have not been that sharp, and the key players have not delivered consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. Three-time champions KKR are yet to win a match in the tournament. The three-time champions suffered defeats against the Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Amid growing criticism over his batting approach, IPL side Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane on Tuesday asserted that he has always been an "instinctive and attacking player", highlighting the hard work behind his evolution in the shortest format. Rahane has scored 67 (off 40 balls), 8 (10 balls) and 8 not out (6 balls) in KKR's three outings against Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings respectively so far this IPL season. After the SRH game, Rah ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 7 (PTI) Fresh from his match-winning performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mohammed Shami returns to his 'home' ground, Eden Gardens, to face Kolkata Knight Riders, sounding a quiet warning to the opposition. Winless after three matches, embattled Kolkata Knight Riders take on Lucknow Super Giants here on Thursday, their third home game in a row. "You always have that home advantage playing at Eden Gardens," Shami said on Tuesday, speaking alongside K ...Read More >
Despite the conditions suitable for bowlers thanks to the rain, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bat first and quickly found themselves struggling at 16/2 inside two overs. Kolkata Knight Riders have opened their account on the IPL 2026 points table, and they have the weather gods to thank for it. Their innings got off to a poor start after they inexplicably opted to bat first under an overcast sky at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings pacers made full use of the favourable conditions, leaving KKR opener ...Read More >
New Delhi: Virender Sehwag has advised players to avoid unnecessary confrontations in response to Ajinkya Rahane's "jealousy" remark about critics during IPL 2026. The former India opener suggested that engaging in such exchanges serves little purpose, especially as scrutiny intensifies around Kolkata Knight Riders amid their winless start to the season. Rahane, leading KKR through a difficult phase with back-to-back defeats, appeared visibly displeased when questioned about his strike rate in ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane has been under scrutiny after he chose to bat first in the match against PBKS, which was under threat of heavy rain. Many former cricketers have questioned him over his decision, and the former Australian skipper, Aaron Finch, has also joined the bandwagon and has also slammed the former Indian star over his decision. Despite the pitch under cover and more rain being expected, Rahane chose to bat first in the match against PBKS. Finch has ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally opened their account in IPL 2026, albeit in frustrating circumstances, as their clash against Punjab Kings was abandoned due to heavy rain and a wet outfield at Eden Gardens on Monday -- marking the first washout of the season.The game was called off after persistent rain and strong winds made it impossible to resume play, despite officials extending the cut-off time to 11:14 pm. Both teams shared a point each, with Punjab moving to the top of the table w ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane faced heavy criticism on Monday after opting to bat first in a rain-threatened clash against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. In matches with rain forecasts, captains usually prefer to field first to have clarity on the target in a shortened game. However, Rahane's decision did not go down well with many, including legendary Anil Kumble and former India cricketers Ravichandran Ashwin and Saba Karim.According to the India Meteorological Departm ...Read More >
Kolkata, April 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) shared a point each as the 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 was called off due to rain at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday. The match was just into the fourth over when rain poured down at the ground. The drizzle intensified, forcing the umpires to take the players off the field as covers were swiftly brought on. The ground staff acted quickly, laying out sheets across the pitch, square ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The much-anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens was called off due to relentless rain on Monday. The match was officially abandoned at 10:58 pm IST, leaving both teams to settle for a point each. The evening began with KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane winning the toss and electing to bat first, hoping to get the team their first points after KKR entered the match on the back of losses in bo ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 6 (ANI): The much-anticipated clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens was called off due to relentless rain on Monday. The match was officially abandoned at 10:58 pm IST, leaving both teams to settle for a point each. The evening began with KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane winning the toss and electing to bat first, hoping to get the team their first points after KKR entered the match on the back of losses in bo ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders finally opened their account in IPL 2026, picking up their first point after their clash against Punjab Kings was abandoned following just 22 deliveries at Eden Gardens on Monday. Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR shared a point apiece with Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings after incessant rain and a wet outfield forced the match to be called off.With this result, Punjab Kings climbed to the top of the IPL 2026 points table. They now sit at No. 1 with five points from three m ...Read More >
KOLKATA, India (AP) - Punjab Kings reclaimed top position in the Indian Premier League after a rainout against Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Unbeaten Punjab has five points after three games while Kolkata got its first point. Kolkata reached 25-2 in 3.4 overs when the rain arrived at Eden Gardens. Punjab fast bowler Xavier Bartlett found the outside edges of Finn Allen and Cameron Green in the space of three balls in his first over. On Tuesday, Rajasthan Royals host Mumbai Indians. ___ A ...Read More >
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