India, April 6 -- Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders are under considerable pressure heading into their third match of IPL 2026 as they face an in-form Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday, April 6. After two consecutive defeats, the three-time champions KKR are likely to make a couple of changes to their playing XI, while the Shreyas Iyer-led PBKS could stick with the same combination that has delivered them their second successive win.

KKR skipper Rahane has arguably grabbed the spotlight not only due to back-to-back losses but also his comments following the 65-run defeat to the SunRisers Hyderabad. With criticism coming his way, Rahane, known for his composure dropped it and lashed out at his critics. There have al...