Ajinkya Rahane Celebrates Kolkata Knight Riders' Resilience in IPL 2026

In the IPL 2026 season, Kolkata Knight Riders' captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed immense pride in his team's resilience following a challenging start. Despite a tough beginning with five losses in six matches, KKR managed to turn their season around, winning six out of their last eight games. Rahane praised the players for their courage and unity, emphasizing the character they displayed throughout the tournament. This article delves into Rahane's reflections on the team's journey and their commendable fightback in the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 25, 2026, 14:18 IST

KKR's Season Overview

Ajinkya Rahane, the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), expressed his pride in the team's determination during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. He acknowledged the squad's efforts, stating, "hats off to each and every one" of them.

In their final group-stage match, KKR suffered a 40-run defeat against Delhi Capitals (DC), concluding the season in seventh place on the points table with a total of 13 points. Their record included six victories, seven losses, and one no-result across 14 matches. KKR's season began poorly, with five losses in the first six games, including one no-result match. However, they rebounded impressively, winning six out of their next eight matches.

A Remarkable Comeback

After the match, Rahane commended the team's impressive recovery throughout the tournament. He highlighted the players' courage, character, and resilience, stating, "It's not easy for everyone. Hardly any players get to experience this kind of comeback. The kind of comeback we did so far, from those 7 games onwards and till now. Hats off to each and every one. As I said, lots of guts, character and resilience from everyone."

Rahane expressed his pride in the team's ability to unite and maintain a positive attitude despite a challenging start. He remarked, "Talking about the season, really proud. The way we came back showed that character, that attitude, resilience. The first six games were really tough, but even though I thought we were playing really good cricket, those patches, those moments, we were losing it for six games. It was always about, we decided we will stay together, we will back each other. It was always about the attitude and the character. The game we play, we love this game. You see that character."