KKR’s big bet fails in IPL 2026! The player on whom crores were spent was out of the season in the very first match.

By Samira Vishwas On May 24, 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders News: The troubles of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are continuously increasing in IPL 2026. The team has suffered a big blow before the last league match, as star fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana has been ruled out of the entire season due to a hamstring injury. In the match against Gujarat Titans, he was able to bowl only 1.2 overs, after which he had to leave the field.

Didn’t get any benefit even after spending Rs 18 crore

KKR had spent a huge amount of Rs 18 crore on Matisha Pathirana in the mega auction. The team was considering him as the biggest weapon in the death overs, but due to injuries he could not live up to the expectations. This was also their first match of the season, for which the fans were waiting for a long time.

Injuries spoiled the entire season

Pathirana was already struggling with fitness problems. He suffered a calf injury on his left leg during the T20 World Cup. For this reason, he did not even get NOC from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board for the initial matches. He joined the team in mid-April, but his return did not last long.

Luvnith Sisodia got a big opportunity

Luvnith Sisodia has been included in the team as a replacement for Pathirana. Sisodia, who plays domestic cricket for Karnataka, is a left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman. He has played 15 T20 matches so far, but the IPL debut is still awaited.

KKR will enter with a new combination against Delhi

KKR’s bowling has definitely weakened due to Pathirana’s exclusion, but the team will now enter the last league match with a new combination. Sisodia will have a great opportunity to prove himself, while the team will try to keep the playoff hopes alive.

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