{"id":3695,"date":"2026-04-19T04:53:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-19T04:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkr-under-pressure-at-eden-gardens-for-clash-vs-rajasthan-royals"},"modified":"2026-04-19T04:53:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-19T04:53:11","slug":"kkr-under-pressure-at-eden-gardens-for-clash-vs-rajasthan-royals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/1win.za.com\/ipl\/kkr-under-pressure-at-eden-gardens-for-clash-vs-rajasthan-royals","title":{"rendered":"KKR Under Pressure at Eden Gardens for Clash vs Rajasthan Royals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 IPL campaign has slipped deeper into trouble, and the pressure is only set to rise as the tournament reaches its midway mark. Heading into Sunday\u2019s encounter against Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens, KKR will be looking for a spark that can start a climb back into contention\u2014though that task looks daunting on paper. With just a single point from their first stretch, they face a Herculean challenge that would require near-perfection from here.<\/p>\n<h2>KKR\u2019s halfway point: one point and a mountain to climb<\/h2>\n<p>Reaching the halfway stage without a win leaves KKR in the basement, and the margin for error has effectively vanished. To keep their hopes alive, the franchise would need to win all of their remaining eight matches. Even supporters and neutral observers would be cautious about expecting such a turnaround, especially with morale low and the overall direction of the campaign under question.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kolkata Knight Riders are at the halfway stage with no victories so far.<\/li>\n<li>They have only one point in their points tally.<\/li>\n<li>To remain in the hunt, they would need to win all eight of their remaining games.<\/li>\n<li>The challenge is compounded by low confidence and a sense that the season\u2019s plan has lacked clarity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Leadership and selection concerns around Ajinkya Rahane<\/h2>\n<p>As scrutiny grows, attention has turned to the skipper, Ajinkya Rahane. The veteran\u2019s impact as a leader has not been convincing, and several on-field calls have drawn criticism. Among the areas being debated is how KKR have been using players and adjusting roles during matches.<\/p>\n<h3>Changing Cameron Green\u2019s batting slot<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most talked-about issues has been the shifting of Cameron Green\u2019s batting position. The Australian has been promoted and demoted across the order\u2014appearing at No. 3, then No. 6, before being sent in at No. 4 after that. While the reshuffling is aimed at finding the right rhythm, it has also created confusion over his most effective place in the lineup.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cameron Green has been used at different spots in the batting order: No. 3, No. 6, and later No. 4.<\/li>\n<li>Green\u2019s standout form came with a 79 against Gujarat Titans, which helped remove a \u201cmonkey\u201d from his back after the pressure of expectations.<\/li>\n<li>Despite his impact with the bat versus Gujarat Titans, Green did not bowl in that match.<\/li>\n<li>In contrast, he delivered two overs each against LSG and CSK.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>RR versus KKR: two teams moving in opposite directions<\/h2>\n<p>Sunday\u2019s contest is set up as a clash of contrasting fortunes. While KKR are struggling at the bottom, Rajasthan Royals had been cruising earlier in the competition and appeared to be taking control of the tournament narrative. Their momentum, however, hit a snag in their most recent outing when they ran into resistance from Sunrisers Hyderabad, forcing them to hit a roadblock.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rajasthan Royals were dominant for stretches of the tournament before encountering a setback.<\/li>\n<li>In their latest match, RR were stopped by Sunrisers Hyderabad.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Practice edge for Rajasthan ahead of Sunday<\/h3>\n<p>There is also a preparation angle entering the match. KKR have been on the road for about a week, while RR have enjoyed three solid practice days at Eden Gardens. That difference could matter, particularly for a side like Rajasthan that is trying to steady its campaign after the previous result.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>KKR have been travelling and have been away for roughly a week.<\/li>\n<li>RR have had three good days of practice at Eden Gardens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata Knight Riders\u2019 IPL campaign has slipped deeper into trouble, and the pressure is only set to rise as the tournament reaches its midway mark.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3694,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_title":"KKR vs Rajasthan Royals: Eden Gardens Pressure Builds","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"KKR face Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens with their IPL hopes on the brink\u2014can they turn around after a single point start and mounting 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