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KKR must win against GT after Rahane pressure mounts and Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness could decide everything in IPL 2026
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Published on 15 May 2026
A captain’s future may swing on one comeback spell
Kolkata Knight Riders host Gujarat Titans with their IPL 2026 playoff hopes hanging by a thread after an inconsistent campaign under captain Ajinkya Rahane. KKR’s brief revival of four straight wins ended in a loss to RCB, exposing selection and batting-order issues. KKR can reach 15 points by winning their last three matches, but qualification is far from guaranteed. Varun Chakravarthy’s hinted return is pivotal, while GT chase a top-two finish on a five-match streak driven by their bowling and Sai Sudharsan’s prolific form.
- KKR waited until the seventh match for their first win this season
- Their revival included four consecutive wins before losing to RCB
- KKR can reach a maximum of 15 points, but playoffs aren’t assured
- Varun Chakravarthy missed the RCB game with a fractured left leg
- Sai Sudharsan has 501 runs, trailing Heinrich Klaasen by seven
- GT’s streak features Player-of-the-Match performances by Kagiso Rabada
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