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Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s Karthik

Besides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.

More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof.

IPL 2026: In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had the fluctuations of a volatile stock market.So wildly did it oscillate from the sublime to the ridiculous, as an exemplary batting effort to amass 264 for two — DC’s highest total in IPL history — was followed by a horror show with the ball and in the field. While the bowling appeared rudderless on a pitch that played better than expected, the malaise of dropped catches spread like wildfire, allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to make merry with half-centuries.Dispiriting as that was, Axar Patel’s men have little time to contemplate, given that they run into another formidable opponent in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.READ | Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s KarthikBesides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof. Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.Published on Apr 26, 2026 #IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host

Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

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Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.

Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host"> IPL 2026: In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had the fluctuations of a volatile stock market.So wildly did it oscillate from the sublime to the ridiculous, as an exemplary batting effort to amass 264 for two — DC’s highest total in IPL history — was followed by a horror show with the ball and in the field. While the bowling appeared rudderless on a pitch that played better than expected, the malaise of dropped catches spread like wildfire, allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to make merry with half-centuries.Dispiriting as that was, Axar Patel’s men have little time to contemplate, given that they run into another formidable opponent in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.READ | Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s KarthikBesides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof. Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.Published on Apr 26, 2026 #IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host
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Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s Karthik

Besides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.

More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof.

IPL 2026: In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had the fluctuations of a volatile stock market.So wildly did it oscillate from the sublime to the ridiculous, as an exemplary batting effort to amass 264 for two — DC’s highest total in IPL history — was followed by a horror show with the ball and in the field. While the bowling appeared rudderless on a pitch that played better than expected, the malaise of dropped catches spread like wildfire, allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to make merry with half-centuries.Dispiriting as that was, Axar Patel’s men have little time to contemplate, given that they run into another formidable opponent in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.READ | Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s KarthikBesides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof. Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.Published on Apr 26, 2026 #IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host

Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

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Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.

Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host">IPL 2026: In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC

Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had the fluctuations of a volatile stock market.

So wildly did it oscillate from the sublime to the ridiculous, as an exemplary batting effort to amass 264 for two — DC’s highest total in IPL history — was followed by a horror show with the ball and in the field. While the bowling appeared rudderless on a pitch that played better than expected, the malaise of dropped catches spread like wildfire, allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to make merry with half-centuries.

Dispiriting as that was, Axar Patel’s men have little time to contemplate, given that they run into another formidable opponent in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

READ | Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s Karthik

Besides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.

More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof.

IPL 2026: In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) had the fluctuations of a volatile stock market.So wildly did it oscillate from the sublime to the ridiculous, as an exemplary batting effort to amass 264 for two — DC’s highest total in IPL history — was followed by a horror show with the ball and in the field. While the bowling appeared rudderless on a pitch that played better than expected, the malaise of dropped catches spread like wildfire, allowing Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh to make merry with half-centuries.Dispiriting as that was, Axar Patel’s men have little time to contemplate, given that they run into another formidable opponent in Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.READ | Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s KarthikBesides Royal Challengers oozing with confidence after five wins from seven matches, Capitals’ task is compounded by the likelihood of the defending champion enjoying a lion’s share of the support. Virat Kohli, the one constant in RCB’s ever-evolving set-up, may no longer be living here, but residents of the national capital continue to exhibit fierce loyalty to a superstar whose formative years can be traced to the by-lanes of west Delhi.More importantly, the 37-year-old is showing no sign of slowing down in white-ball cricket. Despite prolonged breaks from competitive cricket following his Test retirement last year, his impact for the southern franchise hasn’t dimmed in the slightest — 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18 is proof. Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.Published on Apr 26, 2026 #IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host

Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

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Delhi Capitals’ disappointing outing against Punjab was summed up by Karun Nair’s two drop catches of Shreyas Iyer. | Photo Credit: RV MOORTHY

The former skipper will be given company by Jacob Bethell at the top of the order. With Phil Salt yet to recover from injury, Bethell, who was drafted in for the last game, will get another chance to step up.

Other than that, RCB’s combination looks well-settled. The same cannot be said of Capitals, who are in desperate need of a win to shrug off Saturday’s erratic display.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#IPL #Kohlis #backyard #RCB #holds #aces #host

Delhi Capitals’ (DC) performance against Punjab Kings on Saturday in the Indian Premier League (IPL)…

Marco Jansen on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer: “Never feels like a dictatorship, everyone feels valued”

With Ponting, who was coach from 2018 to 2024, Capitals attributed the Australian’s lack of availability in India through the year as a sore point.

Cut to the present, DC can only cast a wistful sigh at those calls as Shreyas and Ponting return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium as captain and coach of a red-hot Punjab Kings for Saturday’s clash.

Since their reunion at PBKS in 2025, they have transformed a floundering unit into a formidable force, enabling it to exude the flair and aggression that characterises the duo. After a runner-up finish in 2025, Punjab has been just as dominant this season, notching up five wins in six matches (one no-result).

Capitals, to the contrary, are facing a familiar mid-table crisis. After two wins to begin the campaign, frailties have surfaced in recent matches. A case in point was their last match, where Axar Patel and Co. suffered a 47-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the bowlers conceded 242, the bigger concern is the batting unit, which is yet to click as a whole.

For Shreyas and Ponting, then, this is a chance to consolidate Punjab’s position, and remind DC of the reality that both these men have moved on to greener pastures.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Floundering #Delhi #Capitals #faces #visit #redhot #Punjab #Kings"> DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Floundering Delhi Capitals faces visit from red-hot Punjab Kings In an alternate universe, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting could have still been the men in charge at Delhi Capitals. Shreyas spent seven seasons at the franchise and led it to its first and only Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 2020. Ponting was head coach then and also lent his services for seven years.In both cases, the exits didn’t appear entirely amicable. When a shoulder injury ruled Shreyas out of the first half of the 2021 season, Rishabh Pant became the stand-in skipper. The middle-order batter from Mumbai, however, wasn’t handed back the leadership reins once he regained fitness for the second half, and subsequently parted ways altogether.READ | Marco Jansen on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer: “Never feels like a dictatorship, everyone feels valued”With Ponting, who was coach from 2018 to 2024, Capitals attributed the Australian’s lack of availability in India through the year as a sore point.Cut to the present, DC can only cast a wistful sigh at those calls as Shreyas and Ponting return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium as captain and coach of a red-hot Punjab Kings for Saturday’s clash.Since their reunion at PBKS in 2025, they have transformed a floundering unit into a formidable force, enabling it to exude the flair and aggression that characterises the duo. After a runner-up finish in 2025, Punjab has been just as dominant this season, notching up five wins in six matches (one no-result).Capitals, to the contrary, are facing a familiar mid-table crisis. After two wins to begin the campaign, frailties have surfaced in recent matches. A case in point was their last match, where Axar Patel and Co. suffered a 47-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the bowlers conceded 242, the bigger concern is the batting unit, which is yet to click as a whole.For Shreyas and Ponting, then, this is a chance to consolidate Punjab’s position, and remind DC of the reality that both these men have moved on to greener pastures.Published on Apr 24, 2026 #PBKS #IPL #Floundering #Delhi #Capitals #faces #visit #redhot #Punjab #Kings
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Marco Jansen on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer: “Never feels like a dictatorship, everyone feels valued”

With Ponting, who was coach from 2018 to 2024, Capitals attributed the Australian’s lack of availability in India through the year as a sore point.

Cut to the present, DC can only cast a wistful sigh at those calls as Shreyas and Ponting return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium as captain and coach of a red-hot Punjab Kings for Saturday’s clash.

Since their reunion at PBKS in 2025, they have transformed a floundering unit into a formidable force, enabling it to exude the flair and aggression that characterises the duo. After a runner-up finish in 2025, Punjab has been just as dominant this season, notching up five wins in six matches (one no-result).

Capitals, to the contrary, are facing a familiar mid-table crisis. After two wins to begin the campaign, frailties have surfaced in recent matches. A case in point was their last match, where Axar Patel and Co. suffered a 47-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the bowlers conceded 242, the bigger concern is the batting unit, which is yet to click as a whole.

For Shreyas and Ponting, then, this is a chance to consolidate Punjab’s position, and remind DC of the reality that both these men have moved on to greener pastures.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Floundering #Delhi #Capitals #faces #visit #redhot #Punjab #Kings">DC vs PBKS, IPL 2026: Floundering Delhi Capitals faces visit from red-hot Punjab Kings

In an alternate universe, Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting could have still been the men in charge at Delhi Capitals. Shreyas spent seven seasons at the franchise and led it to its first and only Indian Premier League (IPL) final in 2020. Ponting was head coach then and also lent his services for seven years.

In both cases, the exits didn’t appear entirely amicable. When a shoulder injury ruled Shreyas out of the first half of the 2021 season, Rishabh Pant became the stand-in skipper. The middle-order batter from Mumbai, however, wasn’t handed back the leadership reins once he regained fitness for the second half, and subsequently parted ways altogether.

READ | Marco Jansen on PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer: “Never feels like a dictatorship, everyone feels valued”

With Ponting, who was coach from 2018 to 2024, Capitals attributed the Australian’s lack of availability in India through the year as a sore point.

Cut to the present, DC can only cast a wistful sigh at those calls as Shreyas and Ponting return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium as captain and coach of a red-hot Punjab Kings for Saturday’s clash.

Since their reunion at PBKS in 2025, they have transformed a floundering unit into a formidable force, enabling it to exude the flair and aggression that characterises the duo. After a runner-up finish in 2025, Punjab has been just as dominant this season, notching up five wins in six matches (one no-result).

Capitals, to the contrary, are facing a familiar mid-table crisis. After two wins to begin the campaign, frailties have surfaced in recent matches. A case in point was their last match, where Axar Patel and Co. suffered a 47-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the bowlers conceded 242, the bigger concern is the batting unit, which is yet to click as a whole.

For Shreyas and Ponting, then, this is a chance to consolidate Punjab’s position, and remind DC of the reality that both these men have moved on to greener pastures.

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#PBKS #IPL #Floundering #Delhi #Capitals #faces #visit #redhot #Punjab #Kings

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Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green in action.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.

RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions. 

Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  • The PowerPlay problem

    Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30) 

    KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side. 

  • Most wickets in KKR vs RR

    Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)

    Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)

    Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)

    Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)

    Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets

  • Most runs in KKR vs RR

    Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)

    Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)

    Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)

    Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)

    Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)

  • Rahane against his old friends

    For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs. 

    He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away. 

  • Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue

    Eden Gardens press box.jpeg

    Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent. 

    The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.

  • Head-to-head record

    KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result. 

  • Good afternoon!

    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. 

    KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side. 

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #eyes #win #Rajasthan #Royals #hopes #bounce #Toss"> KKR vs RR Live Score, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders eyes first win, Rajasthan Royals hopes to bounce back; Toss at 3 pm KKR vs RR Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on Sunday. Updated : Apr 19, 2026 14:22 IST Comments Follow UsSHARE Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit READ LATERKolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions. Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM ISTVenue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata The PowerPlay problem Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30) KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side.  Most wickets in KKR vs RR Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets Most runs in KKR vs RR Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44) Rahane against his old friends For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs. He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away.  Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue Eden Gardens press box.jpegTrek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent. The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day. Head-to-head record KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result.  Good afternoon! Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side. Published on Apr 19, 2026 #KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #eyes #win #Rajasthan #Royals #hopes #bounce #Toss
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green in action.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.

RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions. 

Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  • The PowerPlay problem

    Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30) 

    KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side. 

  • Most wickets in KKR vs RR

    Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)

    Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)

    Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)

    Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)

    Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets

  • Most runs in KKR vs RR

    Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)

    Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)

    Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)

    Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)

    Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)

  • Rahane against his old friends

    For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs. 

    He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away. 

  • Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue

    Eden Gardens press box.jpeg

    Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent. 

    The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.

  • Head-to-head record

    KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result. 

  • Good afternoon!

    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. 

    KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side. 

Published on Apr 19, 2026

#KKR #Live #Score #IPL #Kolkata #Knight #Riders #eyes #win #Rajasthan #Royals #hopes #bounce #Toss">KKR vs RR Live Score, IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders eyes first win, Rajasthan Royals hopes to bounce back; Toss at 3 pm

KKR vs RR Live Score: Catch the score, updates and highlights from the IPL 2026 encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals in Kolkata on Sunday.

Updated : Apr 19, 2026 14:22 IST

Kolkata Knight Riders' Cameron Green in action.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ Cameron Green in action. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI

Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals taking place at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

KKR is still in search of its first win in the tournament. Its lone point so far came after a rained out encounter against the Punjab Kings. Big money signing Cameron Green came good with the bat in the last game, but the others around him couldn’t contribute. The team will hope it can finally click together and put in a solid performance.

RR, on the other hand, had a blistering start to the tournament, winning three out of three. But the side was humbled by two debutant pacers from the Sunrisers last time out. The team will look to reduce the over-reliance on Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who have been excellent during the field restrictions. 

Date & Time: April 19, 2026; 3:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

  • The PowerPlay problem

    Kolkata Knight Riders has the third-lowest PowerPlay scoring rate in IPL 2026 (9.08). Its opponent today, RR, has the best among all teams (12.30) 

    KKR has also lost 12 wickets in the first six-over phase, the most for any side. 

  • Most wickets in KKR vs RR

    Sunil Narine (KKR): 14 wickets (20 matches)

    Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): 13 wickets (9 matches)

    Shivam Mavi (KKR): 13 wickets (8 matches)

    Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): 10 wickets (includes a famous 5/40 hat-trick performance)

    Shakib Al Hasan: 10 wickets

  • Most runs in KKR vs RR

    Sanju Samson: 413 runs (Avg: 27.53)

    Jos Buttler: 393 runs (Avg: 49.12)

    Ajinkya Rahane: 386 runs (Avg: 25.73)

    Shane Watson: 304 runs (Avg: 33.77)

    Yusuf Pathan: 292 runs (Avg: 32.44)

  • Rahane against his old friends

    For many years, Ajinkya Rahane was synonymous with the colour pink in the IPL. The current KKR skipper played 100 games across seven seasons for the Royals, scoring 2810 runs. 

    He averages just 15.28 at a strike rate of 112.63 against the Royals since making the move away. 

  • Here’s our reporter, Santadeep Dey, from the venue

    Eden Gardens press box.jpeg

    Trek over. An Eden Gardens press box climb a day will probably keep my doctors away. First, here and there is no better feeling than parking yourself right in front of the AC vent. 

    The conditions outside are bad. No, horrible is the word. 36 degrees, feels much higher than that and I am dressed in all black. Perfect start to the day.

  • Head-to-head record

    KKR and RR have faced off 31 times in the IPL before. The Knight Riders enjoy the bragging rights with 16 wins in comparison to RR’s 12. Two encounters ended in a tie, while one game did not produce a result. 

  • Good afternoon!

    Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the contest between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens. 

    KKR is in dire need of a win to keep up its faint hopes of remaining in the conversation for a playoff spot. RR are much better placed, but a second straight loss could derail the momentum built by the side. 

Published on Apr 19, 2026

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Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings"> SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sunrisers’ inexperienced bowlers impress in 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings It’s a lot of pressure to have 30,000+ fans pinning their hopes on you to close out a tight game. More so after you’ve made an imperious first impression with a four-fer on debut. On Saturday, 24-year-old Praful Hinge held his nerve to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad a nervy 10-run win against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.A blistering half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a composed knock from Heinrich Klaasen lifted SRH to 194 for nine, its highest total against the Super Kings.Matt Short, who had spent extended time honing specific lines in Friday’s training, successfully stifled SRH’s left-handed opening pair. That restraint, however, was short-lived. Abhishek shifted from second to fifth gear, regardless of pace or spin dealt to him.For a moment, the Travishek show seemed unstoppable. Cricket, though, rarely follows a script.Ruturaj Gaikwad’s diving catch at mid-off sent Travis Head back, and Ishan Kishan was scooped up for a duck. When a successful Sanju Samson review for a faint edge ended Abhishek’s vigil and a promoted Aniket Verma couldn’t capitalise, CSK has truly clawed its way back.While Klaasen kept chipping away, Anshul Kamboj presided over a masterful effort at the death to leave SRH well short of the statement finish it promised to deliver.While the chase burst into life straight away, Samson’s early positivity was nipped in the bud by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the second over. Any relief was fleeting as Ayush Mhatre came out swinging. A fierce swivel-pull disappeared into the stands, and four more boundaries helped plunder 24 runs off the Vidarbha pacer.ALSO READ | Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan RoyalsMhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings
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Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings">SRH vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sunrisers’ inexperienced bowlers impress in 10-run win over Chennai Super Kings

It’s a lot of pressure to have 30,000+ fans pinning their hopes on you to close out a tight game. More so after you’ve made an imperious first impression with a four-fer on debut. On Saturday, 24-year-old Praful Hinge held his nerve to hand Sunrisers Hyderabad a nervy 10-run win against Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

A blistering half-century from Abhishek Sharma and a composed knock from Heinrich Klaasen lifted SRH to 194 for nine, its highest total against the Super Kings.

Matt Short, who had spent extended time honing specific lines in Friday’s training, successfully stifled SRH’s left-handed opening pair. That restraint, however, was short-lived. Abhishek shifted from second to fifth gear, regardless of pace or spin dealt to him.

For a moment, the Travishek show seemed unstoppable. Cricket, though, rarely follows a script.

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s diving catch at mid-off sent Travis Head back, and Ishan Kishan was scooped up for a duck. When a successful Sanju Samson review for a faint edge ended Abhishek’s vigil and a promoted Aniket Verma couldn’t capitalise, CSK has truly clawed its way back.

While Klaasen kept chipping away, Anshul Kamboj presided over a masterful effort at the death to leave SRH well short of the statement finish it promised to deliver.

While the chase burst into life straight away, Samson’s early positivity was nipped in the bud by Nitish Kumar Reddy in the second over. Any relief was fleeting as Ayush Mhatre came out swinging. A fierce swivel-pull disappeared into the stands, and four more boundaries helped plunder 24 runs off the Vidarbha pacer.

ALSO READ | Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

Mhatre’s momentum, however, was undone by his own hamstring as he holed out soon after to Klaasen at extra cover. Thereafter, partnerships were hard to come by for the Super Kings.

Eshan Malinga scalped Gaikwad and Sarfaraz Khan, who had lit up this venue with an effortless Ranji double ton just a few months ago. He couldn’t recreate that magic.

After Shivang Kumar removed the dangerous Dewald Brevis, Kamboj and Jamie Overton managed to bring the equation down to 18 needed off the last six balls, but the target ultimately proved a bridge too far.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#SRH #CSK #IPL #Sunrisers #inexperienced #bowlers #impress #10run #win #Chennai #Super #Kings

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