Kolkata, May 21 (IANS). In the 65th match of IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets. This is KKR’s sixth win in the last 7 matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has given credit for the team’s tremendous comeback to the support staff.
IPL 2026 had a very bad start for KKR. The team did not get a single win in the first six matches. The team had to face defeat in 5 matches, while one match was washed out due to rain. After this, Kolkata Knight Riders have made a great comeback in the tournament. KKR has kept its hopes of reaching the playoffs alive by winning 6 out of the last 7 matches. Talking about the team’s great comeback after the win against MI, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, “I think the confidence we had after six matches helped us make a comeback.
We all had some good and candid conversations. We were playing good cricket, but this format is about winning those important moments. When we went on break after that match, that win was really important. This changed our mood and then everyone started having confidence to make a comeback. We were already confident of coming back, but I felt the credit for this goes to all the support staff. When you lose six matches and then go into the break, the atmosphere is really difficult. It is really challenging, but not everyone gets the credit for this comeback. We maintained a good and positive atmosphere. The preparation has been fantastic.”
Rahane praised Anukul Roy and Karthik Tyagi, saying, “I am very happy to bowl with Varun and Sunil Narine, but I just want to take a few names. The way Anukul Roy and Karthik Tyagi have taken the responsibility is fantastic. It is great to enter the tournament with the confidence gained from excellent performances in the domestic season and to contribute by bowling well in pressure situations in every match.” Rahane, who played a crucial inning of 45 runs against MI, said. Also appreciated Manish Pandey.
He said, “Really very happy for Manish Pandey. I mean, even when he was not playing, his work ethic, attitude and attitude were fantastic. As a player, it is really difficult when you are not playing a match and keep working hard day and night on your batting, your fielding. That attitude, team mindset, that is what is most important. I am very happy with the innings played by Manish in this match. “I am.” Facing 33 balls, Manish played a strong inning of 45 runs with the help of 6 fours.
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