Irfan Pathan Critiques KKR's Strategy Against Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 Match
“That would have been very important” - Irfan Pathan slams KKR’s tactics against Virat Kohli in IPL 2026 vs RCB
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Irfan Pathan criticized Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for their ineffective tactics against Virat Kohli during their IPL 2026 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where KKR lost by six wickets. Pathan highlighted missed opportunities and poor pressure tactics that allowed Kohli to score an unbeaten century.
- 01KKR lost to RCB by six wickets in Raipur.
- 02Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century after two consecutive ducks.
- 03Irfan Pathan suggested that KKR should have opened with Sunil Narine to pressure Kohli.
- 04KKR's total of 192/4 was deemed insufficient by Pathan.
- 05RCB is now at the top of the IPL 2026 table with 16 points.
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In a recent IPL 2026 match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Raipur. Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan criticized KKR's tactics, particularly their failure to apply pressure on star batter Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century after previously recording two consecutive ducks. Pathan suggested that KKR should have started with Sunil Narine to unsettle Kohli early in his innings. He also pointed out that KKR's total of 192 runs was inadequate and lamented a dropped catch of Kohli that could have changed the game’s outcome. With only nine points from 11 matches, KKR's chances of qualifying for the playoffs are slim. In contrast, RCB's victory propelled them to the top of the table with 16 points from 12 games, solidifying their position for a playoff spot.
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KKR's loss significantly diminishes their chances of playoff qualification in IPL 2026, impacting fans and stakeholders.
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