On March 11, the IPL 2026 first-phase schedule was announced with 20 matches. The Ajinkya Rahane-led team will play four games, starting against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 29. They will then play three home matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Since his debut in 2022, Harshit Rana has taken 40 wickets in 34 matches at an average of 25.72 and an economy rate of 9.51. In 2025, the right-arm fast bowler took 15 wickets in 13 matches at an average of 29.86 and an economy rate of 10.18, with best figures of 3/25.
Matheesha Pathirana Expected to Return Soon
Matheesha Pathirana suffered a left-leg injury against Australia during the T20 World Cup 2026. He took two wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 6.15 during the tournament.
Pathirana previously played for the Chennai Super Kings for four seasons. He has taken 47 wickets in 32 matches at an economy rate of 8.68. During the 2023 title-winning season, he picked up 19 wickets in 12 innings at an economy rate of 8.00.
Blessing Muzarabani Replaces Mustafizur Rahman
However, this move has created tension with Islamabad United and the Pakistan Super League. Muzarabani left his Islamabad United deal to join the IPL.
After winning their third title in 2024, the Knight Riders endured a disappointing 2025 season. They finished eighth in the points table with just five wins from 14 matches.
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