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Rishabh Pant and Ajinkya Rahane face mounting pressure as LSG and KKR struggle in the IPL. Both teams battle poor form, inconsistent performances and leadership concerns ahead of their crucial clash in Lucknow

Kolkata Knight Riders look to arrest a poor run of form as they face a confident Gujarat Titans in an IPL match. While KKR struggle with tactics and player form, Gujarat enter the contest with better balance and momentum

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane was fined Rs 12 lakh for maintaining a slow over-rate during their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings. It was the team’s first offence under the league’s Code of Conduct this season.

Ajinkya Rahane will miss Mumbai’s remaining Ranji Trophy matches against Hyderabad and Delhi after informing the MCA of his unavailability for the rest of the red-ball season due to personal reasons. Mumbai recently appointed Shardul Thakur as captain.

“Through the season, we had our moments. Two or three close games which we didn’t play well. We gave our best, in a format like this you have to be switched on always,” he said.

On the match against CSK, Rahane said that CSK took their chances and that paid off.

KKR made two changes to their playing XI, bringing in Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh, while Rajasthan Royals made three alterations. Nitish Rana, dealing with a niggle, along with Fazalhaq Farooqi and Kumar Kartikeya, have been replaced by Kunal Rathore, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Yudhvir Singh.

Rahane says IPL demands you stay in the moment and give your best every day

Rahane will be assessed by KKR medical staff on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury

My batters were pretty reckless with their shots in going after a target which was pretty chasable, Rahane said in the post-match briefing

The guys who are batting in the middle order are experienced, dangerous and explosive players. They have handled many situations like this in the past, says Kolkata Knight Riders captain

A sea of over 5,000 passionate fans gathered in purple and gold to witness their cricketing heroes up close and also get a glance at the KKR’s three championship trophies and the team's rich legacy

Flamboyant opener Phil Salt, the unsung hero of KKR campaigns over the years Nitish Rana and pace spearhead Mitchell Starc, whose sensational spell in the last year’s final left the explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad in shambles, will be missed for sure.

The Knight Riders' new Captain Rahane emphasises team-first mentality

Rahane, resuming on 88, wasted no time in the morning to notch 108 (180 balls; 13x4) -- his 41st first-class century, that guided Mumbai to 339 in the second innings for an overall lead of 353 runs

The Indian Test and ODI captain, facing criticism for his poor form, drew attention after confirming his participation during the Champions Trophy squad announcement last week.

The 35-year-old did not have a very good outing with the bat, scoring 21 in 20 balls, with a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 105.

Speaking about the triumph, Rahane said Mumbai must look to repeat this performance in the next season.

While the likes of Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been eyeing to make comebacks in the national side, some younger players have chosen to skip First Class cricket upsetting the BCCI.

Rohit also said that both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will play alongside three pacers