The Knight Riders suffered a six-wicket defeat at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday, March 29. Defending a target of 221 runs, their depleted bowling attack struggled. The Hardik Pandya-led team comfortably chased the target in just 19.1 overs, starting their IPL 2026 campaign on a positive note.
Following the defeat, Ajinkya Rahane spoke during the post-match presentation ceremony. When presenter Ian Bishop asked why Green did not bowl despite the onslaught from Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton, Rahane hinted that Cricket Australia had restricted Green from bowling.
Kolkata Knight Riders desperately needed extra bowling options, as Vaibhav Arora conceded 52 runs, Varun Chakravarthy leaked 48 runs, and impact player Kartik Tyagi proved ineffective during the run chase.
Cricket Australia Clarifies Cameron Green Not Bowling
“Cameron has a lower back injury which is being managed but requires him to abstain from bowling for a short period,” a CA spokesperson said.
Kolkata Knight Riders Face Selection Headache Amid Injury Crisis
Kolkata Knight Riders are in a difficult position. The franchise is already dealing with a severe injury crisis, having lost fast bowlers Harshit Rana and Akash Deep for the entire season, while Matheesha Pathirana is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Sri Lanka for a calf strain.
The all-rounder is expected to play as a specialist batter against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). This situation creates a major tactical headache for Ajinkya Rahane.
After losing their opening match of IPL 2026 to Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 2.
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