Allen tried to hit the ball from Prince towards square leg region but the ball took the outside edge of his bat and flew towards the third man area. Rathi, manning the area, held onto a brilliant catch or so it looked until replayed showed the the boundary cushion may have been touched.

IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

The batter was 2 off 8 balls when he decided to take matters seriously and went on to score 52 off next 19 balls to take his team home in the last-ball thriller by three wickets. LSG chased down 182-run target only because of him and coach Justin Langer was nothing but ecstatic about him.

IPL 2026 | 'Used to finishing off games': LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

LSG were all but out of contest at 128/7 in 16 overs, needing 54 runs in last four overs with just three wickets in hands in a chase of 182. Rookie batter Mukul Choudhary, however, had different plans as he smashes unbeaten 54 off 27 to take his team home on the last ball. 

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"There will be ups and downs in life -- injuries and all -- but you should never forget your ground-level hard work. we are like labourers, we just have to keep bowling," he said at the unveiling of third season of Bengal Pro T20 League ahead of KKR vs LSG on Thursday (Apr 9).

Mohammed Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane's decision making after he elected to bat first in overcast condition post winning the toss vs PBKS has been questioned by former cricketers including Anil Kumble, ex-India coach. KKR were 25/2 in 3.4 overs before the rain stopped play and eventually the game was abandoned.

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

The wet conditions made it impossible continue with the game at Eden Gardens in Kolkata beyond 3.4 overs in which KKR scored only 25 runs and lost two wickets. With no team winning the match, the two points were divided equally between KKR and PBKS. 

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All-rounder Cameron Green, KKR's INR 25.20 crore acquisition at auction before the season, is nearing to return to bowling in promising signs for the franchise. Green did not bowl in the first two KKR matches, which raised questions on playing so much money for just one skill.

IPL 2026 | Will KKR's Cameron Green bowl vs PBKS? Bowling coach Tim Southee offers update

Russell is the perfect fit for the role, given that he's only one of four IPL batters to smash 100 or more sixes in the death overs. MS Dhoni tops the list with 186, followed by Kieron Pollard's 127, AB de Villiers's  112 and Russell's exact 100.

IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?

It is interesting that since 2023, only Abhishek Sharma (176.56) has higher strike rate than Rahane (167.78) among Indian batters in the powerplay. Rahane's strike rate, however, goes down once the restrictions are lifted but still remains decent enough nonetheless.

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': KKR skipper Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

With SRH 111/1 after 8.1 overs, things were very much heading in the right direction for the home side before Muzarabani was called in to action. The Zimbabwe pacer first scalped Ishan (14 off 9) on the second ball of the ninth over before getting the better of Abhishek (48 off 21).

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Blessing Muzarabani scalps Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma in one over for KKR

KKR bought Cameron Green at the IPL 2026 mini auction for INR 25.20 crore- the highest ever in the history of the league for a foreign player. He, however, did not bowl in season opening loss vs MI to which Rahane said: “Ask Cricket Australia.”

IPL 2026 | Cam Green a INR 25.20 crore mistake? CA says KKR 'fully aware' of bowling limitations

The announcement made on Wednesday (Mar 25) will see Navdeep Saini link up with the KKR squad on Thursday and resume training ahead of the side’s IPL 2026 opening clash against the Mumbai Indians on Sunday (Mar 29) at the Wankhede Stadium. 

IPL 2026: KKR rope in Navdeep Saini as injury replacement for Harshit Rana

The three-time IPL winners KKR decided to retire Andre Russell's jersey as a mark of respect for his services to the franchise over the years. Russell spent 11 seasons at KKR from 2014 to 2025 with an exception fo 2017 when he didn't play IPL. Before KKR, he played with Delhi Capital from 2013-14.

IPL 2026 | Three-time winners KKR retire Power Coach Russell's jersey in heartfelt tribute - WATCH

Akash Deep who made headlines during India tour of England last year in the red-ball format will miss the entire season. The injury crisis comes after Harshit Rana and new signing Matheesha Pathirana are also struggling with injuries.

After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another injury blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders could see a major ownership change as reports suggest the Mehta Group is planning to sell its stake in Knight Riders Sports Private Limited (KRSPL), potentially reshaping the IPL franchise’s ownership structure.


IPL: Reports suggest Mehta group to sell Kolkata Knight Riders stake 

During the IPL 2026 auctions in Abu Dhabi, KKR bought Mustafizur Rahman for Rs 9.2 crore, one of the highest during the auctions for a foreign player. 

IPL 2026: BJP leader slams Shah Rukh Khan, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player

KKR bagged several A-listers at the recently concluded auction, but will be without their key overseas player for a brief window midway through next season.

KKR’s overseas seamer to miss eight days in IPL 2026 for THIS reason

Andre Russell, the West Indies all-rounder, has officially joined the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) coaching staff, marking a new chapter in his long association with the IPL franchise. Russell has been a key player for KKR since 2014, helping the team win multiple titles with his explosive batting, fast bowling, and dynamic fielding. His move to the coaching staff comes as the franchise looks to blend experience with fresh talent ahead of upcoming seasons.

Andre Russell Joins KKR Coaching Staff After Playing Since 2014

One of the most accomplished fast bowlers of his generation, Tim Southee has been a cornerstone of New Zealand cricket for over 15 years. Having represented his country in 100+ Test matches, over 150 ODIs, and 120+ T20Is, Southee has claimed more than 700 international wickets across formats.

IPL 2026: Tim Southee joins three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders as bowling coach

With the latest retention window set to close next month, MI’s post has all but shut down any speculations of a move away from the franchise for Rohit Sharma. 

Rohit Sharma to KKR? Here's how Mumbai Indians dismissed star batter's rumoured move former IPL champions

After LSG roped KL Rahul in the IPL 2022 mega auction, making him the captain for the next three years, they released him ahead of the last mega auction, with Delhi acquiring his services.

KL Rahul to KKR ahead of IPL 2026 could be a possibility - Report

Under Pandit, KKR won a title in IPL 2024 - their first in a decade. The previous two titles for KKR came in IPL 2012 and 2014 with Gautam Gambhir as skipper. The Indian head coach was the mentor of the franchise in 2024 before he took up the job with the Indian team.

Kolkata Knight Riders, coach Chandrakant Pandit part ways after three IPL seasons

The decision has come in the wake of pre-monsoon rains and potential early onset of rainy season in various parts of India including the match venues.

IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'

As per AccuWeather, thunderstorms could headline Saturday’s blockbuster. Beginning in the afternoon, the showers could continue till late evening, potentially interrupting the game. Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025: Will rain play spoilsport in Bengaluru? Check out weather forecast for RCB-KKR game

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IPL 2026 | Was Finn Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi

IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell

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Shami aims to continue 'ground-level hard work' amid prolonged India snub

IPL 2026 | KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane faces heat for decision making vs PBKS

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IPL 2026 | Will KKR's Green bowl vs PBKS? Bowling coach Tim Southee gives update

IPL 2026 | Two matches done, How has Andre Russell fared as KKR's power coach?

IPL 2026 | 'Certain agenda against me': Rahane hits out at strike-rate critics

IPL 2026: Mustafizur who? Muzarabani scalps Ishan, Abhishek in one over for KKR

IPL | Green a INR 25.20 crore mistake? CA says KKR 'fully aware' of situation

IPL 2026: KKR rope in Navdeep Saini as injury replacement for Harshit Rana

IPL 2026 | KKR retire Power Coach Russell's jersey in heartfelt tribute - WATCH

After Harshit Rana KKR dealt another injury blow, Akash Deep ruled out of IPL 2026

IPL: Reports suggest Mehta group to sell Kolkata Knight Riders stake

BJP leader slams SRK, calls him 'traitor' after KKR purchases Bangladeshi player

KKR’s overseas seamer to miss eight days in IPL 2026 for THIS reason

Andre Russell Joins KKR Coaching Staff After Playing Since 2014

Tim Southee joins three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders as bowling coach

Mumbai Indians dismiss Rohit Sharma's rumoured move to KKR with cryptic post

KL Rahul to KKR ahead of IPL 2026 could be a possibility - Report

KKR, coach Chandrakant Pandit part ways after three IPL seasons

IPL allows extra 120 minutes for remaining league games and KKR CEO says 'we feel aggrieved'

IPL 2025: Will rain play spoilsport in Bengaluru? Check out weather forecast for RCB-KKR game