IPL 2026: Rohit Sharma will smash KKR bowling like 'halwa', former cricketer's remark goes viral
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium.
Kris Srikkanth has backed Rohit Sharma to deliver against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener, pointing to the batter’s record against the side. Speaking on his YouTube channel, the former India cricketer said Rohit has often been comfortable against KKR and expects that trend to continue at the Wankhede Stadium. “KKR used to be like halwa for Rohit Sharma a few years back.
He is going to smash their bowling like eating halwa tomorrow. KKR is his badam halwa team. Once KKR comes, Rohit is in a comfort zone,” Srikkanth said while talking on his YouTube channel, as cited by India Today website.
Mumbai Indians will face KKR on Sunday, with Rohit expected to play a key role at the top. KKR, meanwhile, are likely to rely on Sunil Narine, who has had success against Rohit in the past. Rohit’s numbers against KKR highlight his record in this match-up.
He has scored 1,083 runs against them at a strike rate of 127. 86, including six half-centuries and one century. His highest score is an unbeaten 109 at Eden Gardens.