KKR's $2.
5M Gamble: When Injuries Threaten to Upend a Season The cricket world was abuzz with excitement as Matheesha Pathirana made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026, having been signed for a whopping Rs 18 crore (approximately $2.
5 million) during the auction. His first outing was cut short due to an injury scare that has left KKR's playoff hopes hanging precariously in the balance.