IPL 2026: Shimron Hetmyer returns as RR opt to bat first against KKR at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Rajasthan Royals opted to bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, with skipper Riyan Parag citing a dry pitch conducive to spin.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, though preferring to bat, expressed confidence in his bowlers.
Both teams made changes to their lineups, with key players returning for Rajasthan.
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