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KKR face Gujarat Titans in must win IPL 2026 as playoffs slip fast after RCB loss

KKR face Gujarat Titans in must win IPL 2026 as playoffs slip fast after RCB loss

Kolkata Knight Riders host an in-form Gujarat Titans on Saturday at Eden Gardens with their season hanging by a thread after a recent loss to RCB. Sitting on 9 points from 11 games, KKR can mathematically still reach the playoffs, but they face the prospect of missing out for a second straight year. A win sets up a tight qualification web involving other results, with conditions potentially allowing progress even at 13 points if Net Run Rate and competitors cooperate. Kolkata is expected to be hot and cloudy with light rain chances.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 16 May 2026
KKR Fitness Update on Varun Chakaravarthy Boosts Playoff Hopes Before Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Clash

KKR Fitness Update on Varun Chakaravarthy Boosts Playoff Hopes Before Gujarat Titans IPL 2026 Clash

Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens, KKR issued a significant fitness update on injured spinner Varun Chakaravarthy. The franchise confirmed he has resumed bowling in the nets on matchday, with the medical and coaching teams closely tracking his progress and availability for the Saturday evening fixture. In a separate squad note, three-time champions KKR also confirmed New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has returned home for red-ball preparations for England. KKR sit eighth with nine points and an NRR of -0.198.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026

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KKR must win against GT after Rahane pressure mounts and Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness could decide everything in IPL 2026

KKR must win against GT after Rahane pressure mounts and Varun Chakravarthy’s fitness could decide everything in IPL 2026

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 15 May 2026
Hardik Pandya Begins Bowling Again Ahead of MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Boost

Hardik Pandya Begins Bowling Again Ahead of MI vs KKR IPL 2026 Boost

Ahead of MI’s penultimate IPL 2026 game against KKR, Hardik Pandya has been spotted bowling at full speed in the nets after missing recent matches with an injury. The allrounder, who reportedly didn’t travel with the team and was unable to play after traveling to Raipur, has now resumed training in Mumbai. After MI beat Punjab Kings, Shardul Thakur addressed the social-media chatter, saying he expects Hardik to return to action versus Kolkata.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 15 May 2026
Aditya Birla Group and KKR emerge as final bidders for Shell renewable Sprng Energy

Aditya Birla Group and KKR emerge as final bidders for Shell renewable Sprng Energy

Aditya Birla Group and KKR have emerged as the two top contenders to buy Shell’s renewable energy firm Sprng Energy after binding bids were submitted by multiple suitors. Shell will now negotiate exclusively with Aditya Birla and KKR next week, following internal screening at its London headquarters. NIIF and Actis have been eliminated. The transaction is estimated at about $2 billion enterprise value. Sprng Energy runs a 5 GW generation portfolio with long-term contracted offtake.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
KKR coach admits costly Kohli drop as he smashes unbeaten century in IPL 2026 chase

KKR coach admits costly Kohli drop as he smashes unbeaten century in IPL 2026 chase

A dropped catch of Virat Kohli proved punishing for Kolkata Knight Riders as the RCB star went on to hit an unbeaten century and steer Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win in IPL 2026. KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar admitted the mistake and said Varun Chakravarthy’s absence also played a role. Devdutt Padikkal lauded Kohli’s masterful knock.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026

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Kohli Smashes Record Unbeaten Century as RCB Crush KKR in IPL 2026

Kohli Smashes Record Unbeaten Century as RCB Crush KKR in IPL 2026

Virat Kohli roared back to form as RCB overpowered KKR in IPL 2026 at Raipur. After two consecutive ducks, Kohli delivered a stunning unbeaten 105 off 60 balls, powering the chase of a 200-plus total. His explosive recovery turned the match and flipped early doubts into a decisive win for RCB.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
Virat Kohli unbeaten 105* lifts RCB to six wicket win over KKR in Raipur

Virat Kohli unbeaten 105* lifts RCB to six wicket win over KKR in Raipur

Virat Kohli’s vintage 105 not out powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Raipur. The victory lifted RCB back to the top of the IPL 2026 points table, while dents to KKR’s playoff hopes were immediate. Kohli also crossed a historic milestone, becoming the first Indian to reach 14,000 T20 runs.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 14 May 2026
Kohli Unstoppable Again As RCB Captain Patidar Hails His Match Winning Century

Kohli Unstoppable Again As RCB Captain Patidar Hails His Match Winning Century

Virat Kohli delivered another statement innings in IPL 2026, staying unbeaten on 105 off 60 balls to steer RCB past KKR in Raipur. The win lifted RCB to the top of the points table, while Kohli’s impact prompted captain Rajat Patidar to offer extravagant praise, framing the century as proof he needs nothing left to prove.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 14 May 2026
KKR backed GMR tumbles in NYSE debut valuing firm at 3 billion after IPO price cut

KKR backed GMR tumbles in NYSE debut valuing firm at 3 billion after IPO price cut

Emergency medical services provider GMR, backed by KKR, opened on the NYSE with a sharp drop. Shares fell about 10%, dragging its market capitalization to roughly $3.01 billion. The slump followed a strategic reduction in IPO pricing, underscoring the market’s cautious reaction to the company’s public debut.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

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Kohli strikes again with IPL record ninth ton as RCB chase KKR by six wickets to top table

Kohli strikes again with IPL record ninth ton as RCB chase KKR by six wickets to top table

Virat Kohli powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, scoring his ninth IPL century. The chase hinged on his match-defining innings, moving RCB to the top of the IPL points table. The knock also reinforced Kohli’s record as the player with the most IPL centuries, underlining Bengaluru’s growing momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
IPL 2026 Kohli targets KKR revenge after two ducks but Narine looms with a troubling record

IPL 2026 Kohli targets KKR revenge after two ducks but Narine looms with a troubling record

Virat Kohli is looking to bounce back in IPL 2026 against Kolkata Knight Riders after registering two consecutive ducks this season. Despite his solid history versus KKR, Sunil Narine remains the key threat, having dismissed Kohli multiple times. With Kohli’s current form showing a high strike rate, the matchup could define his turnaround.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
KKR Backed GMR IPO Debut Raises 478.7 Million After Valuation Target Cut

KKR Backed GMR IPO Debut Raises 478.7 Million After Valuation Target Cut

KKR-backed emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions made its U.S. IPO debut raising $478.7 million, after cutting its valuation target to about $3.3 billion from an earlier $5 billion. The smaller raise reflects investor caution and selectivity toward new listings, even as the company seeks to expand its presence in the U.S. healthcare services market.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026
KKR reveal Virat Kohli plan as playoff stakes soar in Raipur vs RCB

KKR reveal Virat Kohli plan as playoff stakes soar in Raipur vs RCB

KKR’s fortunes have swung after a slow start, stringing together four straight wins to put them firmly in playoff contention. Now they face Virat Kohli’s in-form RCB in Raipur in a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash. The meeting promises tactical fireworks as both teams look to seize momentum when every result matters.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026

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KKR Ignite IPL 2026 Turnaround With Four Straight Wins Sets Up RCB Playoff Clash

KKR Ignite IPL 2026 Turnaround With Four Straight Wins Sets Up RCB Playoff Clash

KKR’s IPL 2026 momentum has flipped dramatically after an underwhelming start that saw them lose their first five matches without a win. The IPL 2024 champions have since strung together four consecutive victories, pushing them back into contention for a top-four finish. Their next test comes against RCB on Wednesday, a match with playoff-defining weight.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 12 May 2026
Kris Srikkanth Calls Tristan Stubbs Overrated After KKR Crushes Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Kris Srikkanth Calls Tristan Stubbs Overrated After KKR Crushes Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and the loss quickly turned into a public critique. Former India selector Kris Srikkanth targeted DC sensation Tristan Stubbs after a tough outing versus KKR, where Stubbs scored only 2 runs from 4 balls. KKR opener Finn Allen starred with an unbeaten knock as DC struggled under pressure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
R Ashwin Slams Rahane Tactics Despite KKR Beat DC in IPL 2026

R Ashwin Slams Rahane Tactics Despite KKR Beat DC in IPL 2026

KKR kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in a memorable night in Delhi. However, former India spinner R. Ashwin wasn’t impressed by Ajinkya Rahane’s tactical choices involving Cameron Green, questioning how the match plans were executed despite the victory and momentum.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 9 May 2026
Finn Allen’s unbeaten century rockets KKR past DC for fourth straight win in IPL 2026

Finn Allen’s unbeaten century rockets KKR past DC for fourth straight win in IPL 2026

Finn Allen struck an unbeaten century as Kolkata Knight Riders kept rolling, beating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in IPL 2026. Chasing 143, Allen powered the run chase with 100 off just 47 balls, delivering KKR a smooth finish. The knock was his maiden IPL century and extended the momentum behind Kolkata’s strong campaign.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026

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KL Rahul makes IPL history for DC vs KKR milestone you may not expect

KL Rahul makes IPL history for DC vs KKR milestone you may not expect

Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders clashed on May 8 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and KL Rahul delivered a steady 23-run knock. The innings mattered beyond the scoreboard: Rahul became the first player in IPL history to register a rare, elusive milestone. The moment underlined his consistency as DC pushed their case in IPL 2026’s tight race.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 8 May 2026
KKR Coach Drops Hint On Pathirana IPL 2026 Debut vs SRH After Quiet Camp

KKR Coach Drops Hint On Pathirana IPL 2026 Debut vs SRH After Quiet Camp

KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, face SRH in IPL 2026’s 45th match in Hyderabad on May 3. Ahead of the game, the KKR bowling coach hinted at Matheesha Pathirana’s possible debut, suggesting the Sri Lankan pacer has been “around the group.” With KKR struggling, the prospect of a fresh option could reshape their bowling plans early in the season.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 2 May 2026
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