# KKR’s Middle-Overs Meltdown: A Familiar Collapse

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kkrs-middle-overs-meltdown-a-familiar-collapse/  
Published: 2026-06-30  
Updated: 2026-06-30  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Ajinkya Rahane’s transformation is electric, but KKR’s middle-overs curse persists. Despite a blistering powerplay start against Mumbai, the momentum evaporated as the field spread. Scoring just 36 off 28 balls during a crucial partnership, KKR’s rhythm crumbled. After ranking last in middle-over efficiency during 2025, this 220-run failure proves that rapid starts mean nothing without sustained, high-octane pressure in 2026.