Kolkata Knight Riders Face Injury Scare as Angkrish Raghuvanshi Suffers Collision
‘Neck pain, dizziness...’: Watson reveals worrying injury update on Raghuvanshi
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In a crucial IPL 2026 match, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, but leading run-scorer Angkrish Raghuvanshi suffered a concerning injury. Following a collision with teammate Varun Chakravarthy, Raghuvanshi experienced neck pain, dizziness, and headaches, raising concerns about his availability in the playoff race.
- 01Angkrish Raghuvanshi was injured while attempting a catch, leading to neck pain and dizziness.
- 02Raghuvanshi was replaced by Tejasvi Singh Dahiya as a concussion substitute.
- 03KKR assistant coach Shane Watson expressed concern over Raghuvanshi's condition, noting his competitive spirit.
- 04Varun Chakravarthy is also playing through pain but continues to perform well for KKR.
- 05KKR's victory marks their sixth win in seven matches, keeping them in playoff contention.
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In a tense IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) triumphed over the Mumbai Indians by four wickets, maintaining their playoff hopes. However, the victory was overshadowed by a serious injury to leading run-scorer Angkrish Raghuvanshi. During the match, Raghuvanshi collided with teammate Varun Chakravarthy while attempting to catch a high ball, resulting in neck pain, dizziness, and headaches. He was subsequently replaced by Tejasvi Singh Dahiya as a concussion substitute and did not bat in the chase. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson expressed concern for Raghuvanshi, acknowledging his competitive nature and the impact of his absence on the team's performance. Meanwhile, Chakravarthy is managing his own pain but continues to contribute effectively to the team's efforts. KKR's bowlers restricted Mumbai to 147/8, with Corbin Bosch scoring an unbeaten 32. The win marked KKR's sixth victory in their last seven matches, leaving them with six wins, six defeats, and one no result from 13 matches.
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Raghuvanshi's injury could affect KKR's chances in the playoffs, which is crucial for fans and stakeholders.
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