In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have recorded their worst start in history, losing all six of their matches. This includes a rain-abandoned game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and defeats to Mumbai Indians (MI) and SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) by six wickets and 65 runs, respectively. KKR's performance has been particularly disappointing, with their only competitive showing against Lucknow Super Giants, where Mukul Choudhary scored 54 runs off 27 balls while chasing a target of 182. Historically, KKR's worst starts include seasons in 2009, 2008, 2014, 2021, and 2023, where they also struggled to secure wins in their opening matches. For instance, in IPL 2009, they managed only one win in their first six games, while in IPL 2023, they won two out of their first six matches. This season's performance raises concerns about the team's strategies and leadership under Ajinkya Rahane.