In a timely turnaround, Sunil Narine is back in action for Kolkata Knight Riders as they prepare to host Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026’s 15th fixture. The Caribbean star’s recovery from illness strengthens KKR’s hand, though mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy’s finger niggle leaves his spot uncertain until toss.
Narine missed the PBKS encounter after falling sick that morning. Now fully fit, he impressed in back-to-back training sessions, showcasing his dual skills. KKR’s bowlers faltered last outing, and Narine’s guile could be the missing piece in their puzzle.
Sitting on a lone point after three games, pressure mounts on KKR to ignite their campaign. Narine’s all-round abilities offer hope, especially if paired with Chakravarthy, who hurt his left finger in the field against SRH but bowled overs in nets.
The update on Chakravarthy: final call at toss. Meanwhile, Cameron Green edges closer to bowling duties. Previously rested for workload management in coordination with Cricket Australia, the big-hitter has been priming in sessions and might unleash his seam skills against LSG.
Eden Gardens awaits what promises to be a high-stakes Thursday showdown.
