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KKR's playoff hopes hinge on lineup change amid Raghuvanshi's absence
24 May
Summary
- KKR must replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi for Sunday's match.
- Aakash Chopra suggests Ramandeep Singh over Tejasvi Dahiya.
- KKR needs a big win and RR loss to secure playoff spot.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face a critical lineup decision for their IPL 2026 match against the Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 24. Angkrish Raghuvanshi's absence forces a change, with former Indian player Aakash Chopra suggesting Ramandeep Singh should play over Tejasvi Dahiya due to his greater experience. Ramandeep has scored 82 runs in six innings this season, while Dahiya managed 11 runs as a concussion substitute in KKR's last game.
KKR's playoff aspirations are on the line in this final league game in Kolkata. They require a substantial win and an afternoon victory for the Mumbai Indians over the Rajasthan Royals to advance on net run rate. Chopra also noted that DC has improved recently, highlighting Madhav Tiwari's addition and suggesting the potential inclusion of Kuldeep Yadav if the pitch is slow.