In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been making headlines with his impressive batting performances. Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Raghuvanshi scored a notable fifty against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 6 of the tournament. This marked his second consecutive fifty in the current season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s Stellar IPL Performance
Raghuvanshi previously scored 51 runs in KKR’s opening match against Mumbai Indians. He is quickly becoming a key player for his team as they navigate the competition.
Match Highlights Against SRH
- Opponent: Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Match number: 6
- Score: KKR chased a target of 227 runs
- Raghuvanshi’s Score: 50 runs off 29 balls
- Strike Rate: 179.31
- Fours/Sixes: 6 fours and 2 sixes
Raghuvanshi came in to bat at number three, contributing significantly to the team’s effort alongside Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh. He was involved in partnerships worth 37 and 46 runs but was ultimately run out in the 11th over.
Statistics Overview
This season, Raghuvanshi has accumulated a total of 103 runs in 2 matches, averaging 51.50 with two fifties. In his overall IPL career, he has scored 566 runs from 24 matches, at an average of 31.44 and a strike rate of 149.73. This latest performance marks his fourth fifty in the tournament.
Overall 20-Over Format Performance
Raghuvanshi’s performance transcends IPL, as he has also excelled in other T20 competitions. Across all 20-over matches, he has scored 837 runs in 39 matches, maintaining an average of 27.90. His strike rate in this format is an impressive 138.57, further showcasing his capabilities as a consistent performer in limited-overs cricket.
As the season progresses, all eyes will be on Raghuvanshi to see if he can maintain this momentum and help KKR achieve their goals in IPL 2026.
