In the IPL 2026 match on April 14, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) faced a disappointing defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), losing by 32 runs. KKR set out to chase a target of 193 runs but could only manage 160/7. Former India player Aakash Chopra pointed out that KKR's batting has become a major concern, particularly during the Powerplay where they scored only 36 runs in the first six overs. He suggested that KKR should consider dropping Finn Allen, who scored just 1 run in three balls, and promote Cameron Green to open the batting order once Matheesha Pathirana returns. Chopra emphasized the need for KKR to improve their intent at the crease, as their current batting approach is not yielding results. Ramandeep Singh stood out as the only player with a strike rate over 150, scoring 35 runs off 23 balls, while Ajinkya Rahane's slow innings of 28 runs off 22 balls hindered the team's progress.