3 Players Who Can Replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi in KKR Playing XI vs DC
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are in a tricky situation for a crucial IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals (DC). Young batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been ruled out due to injury, and a void has been created at the top order. He was KKR’s highest run-scorer of the season and the team has an outside chance of qualifying for the playoffs still.
KKR must win the game against DC and need other results (losses for Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals) go their way to have a chance for the playoffs. Looking for an alternative to Raghuvanshi the management has to select someone for the playing XI.
3 Players Who Can Replace Angkrish Raghuvanshi in KKR Playing XI vs DC
Tejasvi Dahiya
Tejasvi Dahiya came into replace Raghuvanshi at the field after the injury in the last game. He is a wicketkeeper-batter and made his debut for KKR in the last game and scored 11 runs. The management might consider giving another chance to this versatile wicketkeeper-batterto bat along with cover up wicket keeping if need arises.
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Rahul Tripathi
Rahul Tripathi is also an option for KKR. The top-order batter has been out of action since the start of the season. Having played 100+ IPL matches already, Tripathi can strengthen the batting order, and given that it is a must-win match against Delhi, he can handle the pressure situations to contribute positively.
Ramandeep Singh
Ramandeep Singh is an all-rounder that could play in the middle-order and can also deliver with the ball if asked. He has played eight games in IPL 2026 thus far where he has 82 runs under his belt with his personal best of 35. The all-rounder has picked up just one wicket this season but it may be prudent for the side to re-introduce him back into the team to provide the all-round balance.
Kolkata Knight Riders are at an interesting juncture where a decision about the team combination needs to be taken since Raghuvanshi is injured, in a must-win match.