Manish Pandey Joins Elite IPL Club with Unique Achievement
Veteran KKR Star Achieves Unique Feat. Only Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Have Done It
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Manish Pandey of Kolkata Knight Riders has become the third cricketer to play in every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. In their latest match, Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first, aiming to secure a playoff spot with a strong performance against KKR.
- 01Manish Pandey is now the third player to feature in every IPL season.
- 02Virat Kohli achieved this feat with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Rohit Sharma played for multiple teams.
- 03Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bat first against KKR.
- 04SRH is currently third in the IPL 2026 standings with six wins from nine matches.
- 05Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling with only two wins in eight matches.
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Manish Pandey, the Kolkata Knight Riders batter, has made history by becoming the third cricketer to play in every season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), joining the ranks of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Pandey participated in the IPL 2026 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Kohli is noted for achieving this milestone with a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Sharma has played for both the Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians. In the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, won the toss and opted to bat first, citing the pitch conditions favorable for a high-scoring game. SRH has been performing well this season, with six wins from nine matches, positioning them third in the IPL 2026 standings. Conversely, the Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have had a challenging season with only two victories in eight matches.
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Manish Pandey's achievement highlights the longevity and dedication required in professional sports, inspiring younger players in the league.
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