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KKR Out of IPL 2026 Race? Big Questions on Rahane & Team Strategy, KKR की Batting खत्म? | IPL 2026

Cricket

السنة2026

المدة6m

شاهد الآن

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Chennai Super Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 32 runs in a one-sided contest after putting up a strong total of 192/5 in 20 overs. KKR, in response, could only manage 160/7, continuing their disappointing run in the tournament. The standout performer was Noor Ahmad, who delivered a match-winning spell of 4 overs, 21 runs, and 3 wickets, completely breaking KKR’s momentum during the chase. KKR’s batting lineup once again failed to perform. Finn Allen scored just 1 run, while Sunil Narine managed 24 and captain Ajinkya Rahane scored 28. The biggest concern remains the middle order, where Rinku Singh struggled again with just 6 runs off 12 balls, raising serious questions about intent in a high-pressure T20 chase. Even contributions from Rovman Powell (32 off 22) and Ramandeep Singh (35 off 23) lacked the aggressive finishing needed while chasing a big total like 192. There are also deeper concerns within the KKR camp. Constant changes in the batting order—from Narine opening to Rahane and even experimenting with Angkrish Raghuvanshi—show a lack of clear strategy. This confusion is clearly impacting player confidence and overall team performance. Questions are also being raised about leadership and team management decisions. Letting go of key players like Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer has left a leadership vacuum. Many now believe that Rahane is not entirely at fault, but the team’s outdated approach and poor auction strategy have hurt KKR badly. Team owner Shah Rukh Khan may now step in as serious questions are being asked about squad selection—why players like Rahul Tripathi and Manish Pandey were picked despite unclear roles in the playing XI. With inconsistent performances, poor planning, and visible frustration on the field, it now seems like KKR’s journey in IPL 2026 is almost over. #CSKvsKKR #KKR #CSK #IPL2026 #NoorAhmad #AjinkyaRahane #RinkuSingh #KKRCollapse #IPLAnalysis #Cricket #T20Cricket #KKRProblems #CSKWin #CricketDebate #IPLHighlights Visit https://thesportstak.com for lightning-fas