IPL 2026: 'That’s the reason…' – Rahane reveals why Green didn’t bowl after KKR’s defeat to GT
Kolkata Knight Riders faced another defeat in IPL 2026 against Gujarat Titans. Cameron Green's strong batting performance was a lone highlight for KKR. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged the team's fight with the bat.
He also clarified Cameron Green's absence from bowling due to cramps. KKR's winless run continues as they remain at the bottom of the table.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane struck a balanced tone after his side’s defeat to Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, where KKR’s winless run continued despite a strong fight with the bat led by Cameron Green. GT chased down 180 with five wickets in hand, powered by Shubman Gill’s elegant 86. Earlier, Kagiso Rabada (3/29) and Mohammed Siraj (2/23) had dismantled KKR’s top order, leaving them at 37 for 3 in the powerplay.
Cameron Green’s counter-attacking 79 off 55 balls stood out as the lone bright spot for KKR, helping them reach a competitive total. Speaking after the match, Rahane admitted that it is never easy to come straight after a loss, but insisted on highlighting the positives from KKR’s effort with the bat. “I just want to talk positives, especially the way we started two-three wickets down.
Cameron Green's innings… the kind of counter-attack he did was amazing to see,” he said. He also praised the bowling unit for fighting till the end despite defending a below-par total. “Around 180 was slightly difficult from a batting unit, but credit to all our bowlers, the way they bowled, taking the game till the last over,” Rahane added.