Rajasthan Royals suffered a shocking 57-run loss in Hyderabad earlier this week but Kolkata Knight Riders, who meet them at the Eden Gardens on Sunday afternoon, are in no position to view that as an opportunity. Back home after two defeats in four days and some tiring travel, KKR face that one big question: How do they pick themselves up from here?

KKR are in a cesspool of confusion and it has manifested itself in their many dubious decisions and in the erosion of collective and individual self-belief. Without a win after six matches, the three-time champions are on a freefall.