IPL: Three teams that will reach the playoffs for the 19th season of the Indian Premier League have been decided so far, while four teams are still in the race for one place. One name of Kolkata Knight Riders is also included in this. KKR, who have seen a lot of ups and downs in IPL 2026, have a total of 13 points from 13 matches so far and they have to play their last match in the league stage on May 24 against Delhi Capitals at their home ground. Before this match, KKR has suffered a big blow in which Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who performed brilliantly for them in batting, is now out of this entire season.
Raghuvanshi was injured while catching
KKR played a match against Mumbai Indians at the Eden Gardens Stadium on 20 May, in which Angkrish Raghuvanshi collided with Varun Chakraborty while trying to take a catch while fielding, due to which KKR included Tejasvi Dahiya in his place as a concussion substitute. Now, on May 22, KKR has posted official information on social media that Raghuvanshi has suffered a fracture in the finger of his left hand and due to this injury, he will no longer be able to participate in the IPL 2026 season. We wish him to get fully fit soon.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi had a great IPL 2026 season as a batsman in which he is the highest run-scorer for KKR. Playing in 13 matches, Raghuvanshi has scored a total of 422 runs at an average of 42.20, in which a total of 5 half-centuries were also seen with his bat and his best score was 82 not out.
These are the equations for KKR to reach the playoffs
The last match of the league stage in the IPL 2026 season will be played between KKR and Delhi Capitals on 24 May. In such a situation, if we talk about the equation of KKR reaching the playoffs, then they will have to pray for the defeat of Rajasthan Royals in their last league match, while Punjab Kings will also have to expect defeat in their last match in the league stage. However, if Rajasthan Royals wins their match then they will reach the playoffs, but their hopes will remain alive if they lose.
While Punjab Kings will have a total of 15 points if they win, in this situation, KKR will have to win their last league match and also improve their net run rate compared to Punjab Kings. But after the defeat of Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, KKR will have to win only their last league match.
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