Ajinkya Rahane's medical bulletin released by KKR before Rajasthan Royals' clash

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane sustained a serious injury during their match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 29 in the IPL 2025 season. However, according to a report by Revsportz, the KKR camp has confirmed that the veteran batter has recovered and is available for their upcoming clash.

The 36-year-old cricketer was hit on the hand while fielding at short cover, forcing him to leave the field. Sunil Narine stepped in as acting captain in the absence of Rahane. The KKR skipper was seen with a heavily bandaged hand and had to undergo stitches, which were anticipated to heal within a few days.

Ajinkya Rahane Set to Play in Clash Against Rajasthan Royals

The defending champions will take on the Rajasthan Royals in the upcoming match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday, May 4. Ajinkya Rahane has recovered in time for the upcoming fixture.

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"The good news coming from the KKR camp is that the KKR captain is all set to play the all-important game against the Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. It’s a huge sigh of relief for the Knight Riders, given that the KKR captain has been the top scorer for the franchise," said the reporter.

🚨KKR Update: Ajinkya Rahane is fit to play against Rajasthan Royals, confirms KKR camp.@shamik100 @debasissen @ThumsUpOfficial @KKRUniverse @KKRFansForever #KKR #KKRvsRR #IPl2025 pic.twitter.com/xvhQK8QqTf

— RevSportz Global (@RevSportzGlobal) May 2, 2025

Rahane has been a consistent batter for Kolkata Knight Riders this season. He has amassed 297 runs in 10 matches at an average of 37.12 and a strike rate of 149.24, including three half-centuries. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has scored 241 runs in 8 games at an average of 40.17 and a strike rate of 146.95.

Ajinkya Rahane Skips Batting in Nets as KKR Trains at Eden Gardens

RevSportz confirmed that Ajinkya Rahane is available for selection. While Rahane didn't bat in the nets during the team's three-hour training session at Eden Gardens, he was seen discussing strategies with head coach Chandrakant Pandit and other support staff.

"He is available for selection for Sunday's game against the Rajasthan Royals — that's the news coming from the KKR camp. Although Ajinkya Rahane didn't bat in the nets today, the team trained at Eden Gardens for three hours. Rahane had discussions with head coach Chandrakant Pandit and the support staff. He checked his batting grip and everything, but perhaps he didn’t bat as a precaution."

Can KKR Still Qualify for the Playoffs in IPL 2025?

Kolkata Knight Riders have 9 points in the 2025 season. To secure a spot in the top four, KKR must win their remaining four games. Three wins out of the last four matches would make their qualification dependent on other teams' results and their net run-rate.

In their past five games, KKR has won two, lost two, and had one no-result. They defeated Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets and Delhi Capitals by 14 runs, but lost to Punjab Kings by 16 runs and Gujarat Titans by 39 runs.

KKR, placed seventh with four wins and five losses, must win all four remaining matches to guarantee a top-four finish. A loss would leave their playoff hopes reliant on other teams' performances.

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