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.