Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 campaign has reached a critical point, with qualification hopes fading after a damaging defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Kolkata Knight Riders coach Abhishek Nayar admitted his side paid heavily for dropping Virat Kohli early in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's six-wicket IPL win in Raipur on Wednesday night.
Virat Kohli silenced any concerns over his recent form with a majestic unbeaten century as Royal Challengers Bengaluru strengthened their grip on an IPL playoff place by defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in Raipur on Wednesday.
New Zealand international Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten century to help Kolkata Knight Riders comfortably chase down a target of 143 to thrash Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in their IPL clash.
Kolkata Knight Riders kept their IPL playoff hopes alive with a seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad as the Gujarat Titans claimed a vital four-wicket win over table-toppers Punjab Kings.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured their first win of the 2026 IPL as Punjab Kings excelled in their first attempt at setting a target this season.