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IPL 2026: Kolkata Knight Riders had to face defeat in their last match in IPL 2026. After the 30-run defeat against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata captain Ajinkya Rahane explained the reason for the poor performance in the season. How did the 3-time champion fall apart this season? Rahane has said a big thing this time. Kolkata has played 14 matches this season and the team has won 6. Apart from this, Kolkata had to face defeat in 7 matches.

What did captain Ajinkya Rahane say?

After the defeat to Delhi, Rahane said, “Every player came out on the field and gave their best effort. This season has not been in our favor and we have not been able to qualify, which is disappointing, but I am very proud of everyone and the effort we have put in. (On what will happen after the IPL season ends) I think at the moment the players have their own responsibilities. We will go to our respective homes, maybe rest for some time and then obviously connect through call or zoom and further. Will discuss the plan.”

Lost in the last match

Batting first, Delhi scored 203 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs. For Delhi, KL Rahul played an inning of 60 runs in 30 balls. Apart from this, Akshar Patel played an inning of 39 runs in 25 balls. Chasing the target, Kolkata could score only 163 runs in 18.4 overs.

For Kolkata, Ajinkya Rahane played an inning of 63 runs in 39 balls. Apart from this, Rovman Powell scored 29 runs in 21 balls. For Delhi, Lungi Ngidi got 3 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav also took 3 wickets. Saurabh Dubey took 2 wickets for KKR.

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