Who is captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pat Cummins' absence?

Ishan Kishan is captaining Sunrisers Hyderabad in the absence of the injured Pat Cummins.

Are there any injury concerns for Kolkata Knight Riders?

Kolkata Knight Riders had a minor injury concern with captain Ajinkya Rahane, but it was diagnosed as cramps and he is expected to play.

Which key players are ruled out for the KKR vs SRH match?

Pat Cummins and Matheesha Pathirana are ruled out for the match between KKR and SRH.

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Injuries Hit KKR & SRH Ahead of Eden Gardens Clash

2 Apr

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Summary

Both KKR and SRH face significant injury concerns impacting key players.
Pat Cummins remains sidelined for SRH due to a back injury.
Ajinkya Rahane's minor injury scare for KKR has been resolved.

Injuries Hit KKR & SRH Ahead of Eden Gardens Clash

As IPL 2026 continues, both the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are contending with crucial player absences due to injuries. For SRH, captain Pat Cummins and pacer Brydon Carse are unavailable. Ishan Kishan is set to captain the team once again, with head coach Daniel Vettori expressing confidence in his leadership, noting Cummins' ongoing guidance.

Kolkata Knight Riders faced a scare with their captain, Ajinkya Rahane, who limped off during a recent match. Fortunately, this was diagnosed as cramps, and Rahane is anticipated to be fit to lead KKR against SRH. Despite a slump in form for bowler Varun Chakravarthy, head coach Abhishek Nayar has publicly backed the player.