Three-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders have suffered an enormous blow, as their in-form wicketkeeper-batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of the remainder of IPL 2026. KKR last played on Wednesday, May 20, against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens, where they won the match by 4 wickets while chasing 148 runs.
In the course of the eleventh over of MI’s innings, Raghuvanshi tried to take a catch of Tilak Varma but had a minor collision with Varun Chakaravarthy, and the catch was dropped. He later left the sector within the 14th over, with Tejasvi Dahiya replacing him as a concussion substitute.
On May 22, KKR shared an Instagram post confirming that the right-handed batter has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a concussion and a fracture in a finger on his left hand.
“Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of 2026 TATA Indian Premier League after sustaining a concussion and a fracture to a finger on his left hand while attempting a catch during Kolkata Knight Riders’ match against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, 20 May.”
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi has finished his IPL 2026 campaign after playing 13 matches. The young batter scored 422 runs in 12 innings at a powerful average of 42.20 and a strike rate of 146.52. He also registered five half-centuries in the course of the season, together with his highest rating being an unbeaten 82 against Gujarat Titans.
KKR still within the race for IPL 2026 playoffs with one match left
Led by Ajinkya Rahane, Kolkata Knight Riders had a really poor begin to IPL 2026. They did not win any of their first six matches, losing five games while one match ended with no result. Nevertheless, the team made a powerful comeback later and has now won six of their last seven matches.
KKR are currently sixth on the points table with 13 points from 13 matches. To qualify for the highest 4, Kolkata must win their final game against Delhi Capitals. They will even need Rajasthan Royals to lose against Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to lose against Lucknow Super Giants.
Even when PBKS win their final match, KKR could still qualify through a greater net run rate. But when RR win their game, they may secure a spot in the highest 4 together with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Gujarat Titans, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
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