Social media reactions on X have been largely critical of the Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) top-order batting performance against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Ekana Stadium tonight (April 26, 2026). Viewers mocked the team's recurring struggles in the Powerplay after they slipped to 31/3 within the first six overs. KKR lost three quick wickets, including captain Ajinkya Rahane (10 off 15) and opener Tim Seifert, who departed for a duck.Fans on X pointed out Ajinkya Rahane's poor form, noting he recently recorded his 12th duck as an IPL opener against Rajasthan Royals.
Mockery focused on KKR's tendency to lose multiple wickets early; they have now lost three wickets in the Powerplay in three consecutive games. Some viewers attributed the slow scoring to the "tricky" black-soil surface at Ekana, which has proven to be the lowest-scoring venue this season. Viewers mocked the batting nothing, they were playing as if they're in the WTC Finals. The slow run rate of the game was also criticised as the fans requested for the stepping down of Rahane as captain.
Ek din RUN FEST next day SLOW TEST. Just IPL things#cskvgt #kkrvslsg
— shanz (@theshanview) April 26, 2026
Worst management so disappointed 😞 #kkrvslsg #ipl pic.twitter.com/p5r1tspvwI
— Snorlaxu 👀 (@Xyfyu10) April 26, 2026
Another @KKRiders, playing like this makes the mood hot. I'm saying KKR didn't you see the @PunjabKingsIPL game tomorrow? If you don't see it, there is still time to watch Highlight then get down to bat. 🙏🙏#lsgvskkr #kkrvslsg
— Sk Miraj (@skmirajofficial) April 26, 2026
Rahane single handedly is responsible for our failure in batting. Puts unnecessary pressure on other batters and as a result every batsmen feels the heat. That’s why we need narine-Allen opening and Rahane to be kicked out.#KKRvsLSG
— Abhishek (@iam_a_r) April 26, 2026
@ajinkyarahane88 it's a humble request being a KKR fan please spare this team and take lifetime retirement from cricket,we can't take it anymore.#kkrvslsg #ipl2026
— Abhishek Guha🇮🇳 (@Abhishek9706) April 26, 2026
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s controversial dismissal in match against LSG
In the IPL 2026 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 26, 2026, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed in a highly controversial obstructing the field decision. The dismissal occurred during the fifth over of the KKR innings. Raghuvanshi nudged a delivery from Prince Yadav to mid-on and attempted a single.He was sent back by his partner, Cameron Green, and turned to scramble back to the crease.
As he made a "U-turn" to dive back, he changed his running line. The throw from the fielder struck his left foot.LSG appealed, and the TV umpire ruled that Raghuvanshi intentionally changed direction to block the ball, adjudging him out.
