Kolkata, May 15 -- With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, three-time title holders Kolkata Knight Riders return to Eden Gardens for a crucial clash against an in-form Gujarat Titans side here on Saturday, knowing there is little room left for error in their IPL 2026 campaign.
KKR are back home after spending nearly a month on the road, but the comfort of familiar conditions alone may not be enough to rescue a season that has never really found momentum. The Ajinkya Rahane-led outfit has struggled for consistency throughout the tournament and now face the daunting task of winning their remaining matches while also depending on other results to keep their playoff dreams alive.
For KKR, the season has been marked by uncertaintyfrom th...