Star batsman out due to thumb fracture
The player in question is a young wicketkeeper-batsman. Angkrish Raghuvanshi who have recently Mumbai Indians He has been officially ruled out of the remaining matches of IPL 2026 after suffering an injury in KKR’s match against Rajasthan Royals on May 20.
The incident occurred during the 11th over of Mumbai’s innings, when Raghuvanshi and spinner Varun Chakaravarthy by Tilak Varma Collided while attempting to take a catch to dismiss Ko. In the process both players lost their balance, and the catch was dropped. Although Raghuvanshi initially continued playing on the field, the impact of the collision appeared to be serious.
A few overs later, after Tilak was out in the 14th over, Raghuvanshi walked off the field and was replaced by Tejasvi Dahiya Played the role of wicketkeeper. KKR later officially replaced him in the playing XI using the injury substitution rule, and the team registered a comfortable four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians.
Two days later, the franchise confirmed that the 21-year-old will not take any further part in IPL 2026 due to injuries sustained during the game. This development is a big blow for the Kolkata-based franchise, especially considering the role of Raghuvanshi, who helped stabilize the batting unit throughout the season.
Great form in IPL 2026
Raghuvanshi has undoubtedly been one of the key performers for KKR this season. The young batsman top-scored for the team with 422 runs, which included an impressive average of 42.2 and strike rate of 146.52. His campaign included five half-centuries, several match-determining innings and consistent performances under pressure.
What has attracted the most attention in Raghuvanshi’s batting this season is his maturity and fearlessness. Be it taking over the innings after early wickets or accelerating in the death overs, the youngster has performed in high-pressure situations time and again. His ability to rotate the strike and attack quality bowling made him a vital component in KKR’s middle order.
Apart from his batting contributions, Raghuvanshi has also stepped up as wicketkeeper in recent matches, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the team. Now his absence leaves a significant void in both departments ahead of KKR’s biggest match.
As the playoff race enters its final stages, Kolkata Knight Riders will now have to quickly reorganize and find a way to overcome the loss of one of their brightest stars. All eyes will be on the team Delhi Capitals How does she react when she takes the field against, in what promises to be a high-stakes encounter?
