KKR’s Rahane Hails Team’s Resilience After Disappointing IPL 2026 Finish Despite 63-Run Knock
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- •KKR finished seventh in IPL 2026 with six wins from 14 matches, missing the playoffs after Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians on Sunday.
- •Ajinkya Rahane scored 63 runs off 39 balls in the 40-run loss to Delhi Capitals, praising his team’s fighting spirit despite the defeat.
- •Rahane highlighted the team’s character and resilience after a poor start to the season, with KKR winning only two of their first six games.
- •The veteran batter confirmed he will return to action soon, playing in Mumbai’s local league circuit, and plans to regroup with the squad after a short break.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed pride in his team’s resilience despite finishing seventh in IPL 2026, after a 40-run defeat to Delhi Capitals at Eden Gardens on Sunday. Rahane played a crucial innings of 63 runs off 39 balls during the chase, acknowledging the challenging conditions at the start. He admitted that batting was not straightforward initially but remained focused on rotating the strike and keeping the scoreboard moving. “Yeah, I mean, the wicket was a little tricky at the start. I was batting really well and knew one batter had to go through, so I tried to take my chances. I was actually looking to target strike rotation as well,” Rahane said after the match.
