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Rajasthan Royals hold the key to the IPL 2026 playoff race. A win secures their spot and eliminates contenders. A loss makes the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Delhi Capitals match a virtual knockout. KKR coach Abhishek Nayar emphasizes focus on performance. Delhi Capitals face a complex qualification path. The match is at eden gardens, a batting-friendly pitch.

Kolkata Knight Riders cling to playoff hopes despite an inconsistent IPL 2026 season, with Varun Chakaravarthy's fitness a key concern. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya is expected to return from injury, aiming to regain form in a match significant for his personal performance.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during MI's defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders when Pandya forcefully knocked the bails off the stumps. This disciplinary issue adds to Mumbai's disappointing season, as they were already eliminated from playoff contention.

The Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a vital four-wicket victory against the Mumbai Indians, keeping their IPL playoff hopes very much alive. Chasing a modest 148, it was the sheer determination of Manish Pandey and Rovman Powell that guided them through a wobbly start and some dropped catches, ultimately sealing the crucial win.

Virat Kohli, IPL's leading run-scorer, faces Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026. Despite a strong season, he seeks to break a rare duck streak. Kohli boasts an impressive record against KKR, but faces a significant challenge from Sunil Narine, who has historically contained him.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya expressed frustration over his team's poor fielding, a key factor in their loss to Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite opportunities, dropped catches proved costly. Pandya also felt the batting lineup was about 20 runs short of a competitive total. KKR's win keeps their playoff hopes alive.

Rain halted the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians with MI at 57/4 in eight overs. If the game is washed out, both teams will share one point, badly hurting KKR’s playoff hopes as they can then reach only 14 points. KKR had made a strong start with the ball before rain interrupted play at eden gardens.

Delhi Capitals concluded their home campaign with a win but struggled significantly at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, losing five matches. This inconsistency has hampered their playoff chances, with skipper Axar Patel and coach Hemang Badani expressing frustration over the unpredictable pitch conditions. The team has resorted to treating their home ground as an away venue due to these challenges.

Before the start of the match, former KKR captain Eoin Morgan rang the bell at eden gardens.

Chasing 248, Gujarat Titans finished on 218 for 4 after Kolkata’s bowlers held their nerve in the death overs.

This edition of the IPL has produced many stunning twists — Punjab Kings’ dramatic meltdown, Rajasthan Royals’ blow-hot-blowcold campaign and Kolkata Knight Riders’ remarkable recovery after being on the brinkof exit, to name a few.

Ajinkya Rahane praised Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy and Manish Pandey after Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets to stay alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race. Rahane highlighted Manish’s attitude despite limited opportunities and credited KKR’s recent success to staying focused “one game at a time”.

Gujarat Titans, on a five-match winning streak, face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders side in IPL 2026. GT aims to solidify their top-two position, while KKR needs a win and other results to keep playoff hopes alive. The eden gardens pitch is expected to favor batsmen.

A dramatic mid-pitch collision between Varun Chakaravarthy and Angkrish Raghuvanshi during KKR vs MI saw a dropped catch and a concussion scare. Raghuvanshi crashed into Chakaravarthy, dislodging the ball and forcing the young batter off with a substitute. Fortunately, the dropped chance didn't cost KKR dearly as Tilak Varma was dismissed soon after.

Finn Allen's explosive 93 off 35 balls powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a 29-run victory over Gujarat Titans. KKR posted their highest IPL total of 247/2, with Allen's aggressive batting reminiscent of his T20 World Cup century. Despite strong performances from Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, GT fell short in their chase.

Despite KKR's IPL 2026 exit, Ajinkya Rahane lauded his team's resilience after a tough start. He highlighted their fighting spirit, which kept playoff hopes alive. Rahane, who scored 63 in their final match, expressed pride in the squad's character and attitude throughout the challenging season, even without a playoff berth. He plans a quick return to Mumbai's local leagues.

Ahead of a crucial IPL 2026 clash, Rohit Sharma lightened the mood with a hilarious impression of KKR coach Abhishek Nayar during Mumbai Indians' training. While Rohit's antics brought laughter, Kolkata Knight Riders face immense pressure to win against MI to keep their playoff hopes alive, despite a recent resurgence.

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya is sidelined with a back spasm, missing three consecutive matches. All-rounder Shardul Thakur provided an update, suggesting Pandya could return for the May 20th match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite the team's elimination from IPL 2026, Pandya's absence and poor form have been significant factors in their disappointing season.