The Knight Riders endured another disappointing season in 2026, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five editions. Although they stayed in contention with a strong run in the second half of the tournament, inconsistent performances and off-field setbacks ended their hopes of reaching the knockout stage.
Pathirana is not an option for any trade for KKR. Most likely he'll be released. t.co/iL2Oehsw6e
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) June 27, 2026Pathirana missed most of the first half of the tournament while recovering from an injury suffered during the 2026 T20 World Cup. He also had to wait for a No Objection Certificate from Sri Lanka Cricket before becoming available, forcing KKR to alter their plans early in the season.
How Matheesha Pathirana's Injury Hurt KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign
Pathirana bowled just 1.2 overs, conceding nine runs before leaving the field with the injury. KKR had expected the Sri Lankan pacer to lead the pace attack, but his setback forced the team to once again reshuffle its bowling plans.
KKR recovered well in the second half of the season, winning six of their last seven matches. However, the poor start proved too costly. The franchise had to wait until April 19 for its first win and eventually missed the playoffs for the fourth time in the last five IPL seasons.
How Injuries and Off-Field Setbacks Disrupted KKR's IPL 2026 Campaign
Matheesha Pathirana, Harshit Rana, and Akash Deep struggled with injuries. Harshit Rana and Akash Deep were ruled out for the entire season, while Pathirana missed the opening phase as he recovered from an injury suffered during the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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