Kolkata, May 3 -- KKR are still in the hunt for a playoff berth this season, but they face a double challenge this Sunday: overcoming both RR and their own poor form at home.

Eden Gardens, once considered KKR's fortress, has been far from comforting this year. With only one win in four home games and another match abandoned, Kolkata's stronghold has started to feel like unfamiliar territory. Sunday's clash marks their penultimate home fixture-and a must-win if they are to stay in the playoff race.

Consistency remains a thorn in KKR's side. They are yet to string together consecutive wins this season. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz showed signs of returning to form in the last outing, Andre Russell and Rinku Singh have contributed in bursts. ...