Toss Index514.2▼ −3.11%Match Index916.0▲ +1.19%The Hundred 2026 · CSXM3036 WF vs SB▲ +1.19%M3035 WF-W vs SB-W▼ −2.65%M3034 MIL vs MSG▲ +1.54%M3033 JKS vs DMS▬ +0.00%M3032 MIL-W vs MSG-W▲ +1.41%M3031 TR vs SL▼ −0.40%M3030 TR-W vs SL-W▲ +1.54%M3029 SL-W vs PAK-W▲ +4.27%M3028 LS vs SB▼ −2.73%M3027 CLK vs GG▲ +3.56%Toss Index514.2▼ −3.11%Match Index916.0▲ +1.19%The Hundred 2026 · CSXM3036 WF vs SB▲ +1.19%M3035 WF-W vs SB-W▼ −2.65%M3034 MIL vs MSG▲ +1.54%M3033 JKS vs DMS▬ +0.00%M3032 MIL-W vs MSG-W▲ +1.41%M3031 TR vs SL▼ −0.40%M3030 TR-W vs SL-W▲ +1.54%M3029 SL-W vs PAK-W▲ +4.27%M3028 LS vs SB▼ −2.73%M3027 CLK vs GG▲ +3.56%

IPL 2026: Weakest Links of all the 2026 IPL Teams

IPL 2026: Key weaknesses of all team squads that could impact their chances in the upcoming season

ByArmaan Patra

Published Mar 20, 2026, 10:00 AM IST1 mins read

3. Kolkata Knight Riders: Fragile Bowling Setup

KKR one it and how

Kolkata Knight Riders head into the season with an unsettled bowling attack, impacted by key exits and fitness concerns. The absence of Mustafizur Rahman, along with injuries to Harshit Rana and uncertainty around Matheesha Pathirana, has disrupted their balance.

The onus will largely be on Sunil Narine to provide control, while Varun Chakravarthy needs to improve his economy, despite his recent success in taking wickets. New additions like Blessing Muzarabani (Replacing Mustafizur Rahman), Umran Malik and Akash Deep offer promise, but their impact will depend heavily on consistency.

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