Will Angkrish Raghuvanshi Play KKR vs DC? Concussion Substitute 7-Day Rule Explained

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has reached that stage where the teams are playing their last league match of the season. The three teams are already locked for the IPL Playoffs that are scheduled to begin on May 26, 2026, while there are also 4 teams fighting for the 4th position of the IPL Points Table.

The three-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, made a terrific comeback in the tournament after remaining winless for their first six matches, and are now standing at the 6th position. KKR has very minor chances to qualify for the playoffs, but it is also not impossible. KKR played their last match against MI, where they lost their key player of the season to a concussion injury, Angkrish Raghuvanshi. This made his participation dicey for the next fixture against the Delhi Capitals, as he was ruled out under concussion substitute. This made fans curious, will Angkrish Raghuvanshi play next match, which will be cleared in this article.

Will Angkrish Raghuvanshi Play Against DC?

The last league match of the IPL 2026 is scheduled to be played on May 24, 2026, between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals. This match will be crucial for both teams if the Rajasthan Royals lose their last match against the Mumbai Indians. However, Angkrish Raghuvanshi could play a big role in this match with his batting, but was subbed out due to a concussion in the last match, which may have ruled him out for 7 days post that match.

Concussion Substitute 7-Day Rule In This Case: Explained

As per the concussion substitute 7-day rule, if any player is formally diagnosed with a concussion during a match, then the player must follow a minimum stand-down period of seven days before they are medically cleared to return to play. And IPL matches are generally played every 3-4 days, and to follow this rule, a player is likely to miss 2-3 matches.

While the loophole to this rule lies in the official IPL 2026 Match Playing Conditions, where nothing is stated about a mandatory 7-day stand-down period. According to this, Angkrish Raghuvanshi could still play the next match against the Delhi Capitals because the 7-day restriction does not explicitly exist in the IPL's tournament rules

What Happened to Angkrish Raghuvanshi Against MI?

Angkrish Raghuvanshi got a concussion during KKR’s match against the Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. He collided hard with his teammate and one of the best bowlers in IPL, Varun Chakravarthy, while trying to take a catch in the 11th over. After the incident, he felt dizzy and had a headache. Because of this, he couldn’t continue in the match, neither keeping wickets nor batting in the second innings, and Tejasvi Singh Dahiya was announced as Angkrish Raghuvanshi concussion substitute.