3 players who could replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi in KKR’s XI for DC clash in IPL 2026
Angkrish Raghuvanshi sustained an injury in KKR’s previous game of IPL 2026.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to clash with Delhi Capitals (DC) in their next match of the Indian Premier League 2026. Although KKR are not officially eliminated from the playoffs, they have a slim chance of making it to the top four.
If Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals lose their last games and KKR defeat DC, they will finish in the fourth spot in the points table and book a berth in the playoffs.
However, Kolkata have suffered a big blow as their star batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out of IPL 2026. He picked up an injury in the previous game against Mumbai Indians and left the field midway. Later, he did not come out to bat in the second innings.
Raghuvanshi is the highest run-scorer for his team in IPL 2026 and they will need a good replacement for him. Below are 3 players who can replace him in KKR’s playing XI in the clash against DC.
3 players KKR can pick as a replacement for Angkrish Raghavanshi
3. Tejasvi Dahiya
Tejasvi Dahiya replaced Raghuvanshi on the field in the previous game following his injury. He is also a wicket-keeper batsman like him. He made his IPL debut in the clash but could only score 11 runs. KKR might give him another opportunity in the next game.
2. Rahul Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi is also a top-order batsman like Raghuvanshi. He has warmed the bench since the start of the season. He is an experienced batter in the IPL and has featured in 100 games. He can give good support to KKR’s batting unit.
3. Ramandeep Singh
Ramandeep Singh is a seam all-rounder who bats in the middle order. He was absent from the previous game but has played eight games in IPL 2026. He could only score 82 runs with a highest score of 35 and picked one wicket. Kolkata can bring him back to the playing XI in Raghuvanshi’s absence.
Why did Angkrish Raghuvanshi miss the previous game of KKR?
Raghuvanshi sustained an injury in the first innings and left the field. He was replaced by Tejasvi Dahiya as a concussion substitute.
Who is the highest run-scorer for KKR in IPL 2026?
Raghuvanshi is the highest run-scorer for the team with 422 runs in 13 games.
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