KKR's Eden Gardens Challenge: Rahane's Middle-Over Slump & Bowling Woes

• KKR faces pressure to bounce back at Eden Gardens after a loss in Mumbai, highlighting team shortcomings.
• Ajinkya Rahane's explosive powerplay starts are overshadowed by a significant drop in strike rate during middle overs (7-16).
• Bowling concerns persist with injuries, player absences, and key spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy struggling for form.
• Cameron Green, a 25.20 crore rupee player, is currently limited to batting due to Cricket Australia's workload management.
• KKR enters a crucial home game phase with three matches in seven days before a month-long break due to elections.

Key Questions Answered

Can KKR's spinners regain form at Eden Gardens?

KKR's spinners face a significant challenge to regain form at Eden Gardens.

Will Rahane improve his middle-overs strike rate?

Based on the available information, it is not possible to determine if Rahane will improve his middle-overs strike rate. His strike rate in overs 6-10 in 2025 was 106.

How will KKR manage their bowling attack issues?

KKR is addressing bowling issues by signing left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey as a replacement for the injured Akash Deep.