Kolkata Knight Riders received a massive boost ahead of Match 15 at Eden Gardens as Sunil Narine has recovered from his illness. However, the Purple and Gold camp is not entirely stress-free. Spinner Varun Chakravarthy remains doubtful for Thursday’s 7:30 PM clash against Lucknow Super Giants, per ESPN Cricinfo.
Theââââââââââââââââ return of Narine could hardly have been better timed for KKR. One of the most important players in KKR’s history, the West Indian all-rounder has won three IPL titles with the franchise in 2012, 2014, and 2024.
In the 2024 title-winning season alone, Narine scored 488 runs, including his maiden IPL century of 109 against Rajasthan Royals, and claimed 17 wickets to win the MVP award. A fit Narine at Eden Gardens is an absolute nightmare for any batting lineup, including LSG’s.
Varun Chakravarthy Doubt Casts Shadow Over KKR
The Varun Chakravarthy situation, however, is a very real worry. The spinner has not bagged any wickets so far in his two IPL 2026 matches, besides conceding runs at an economy rate of 13.17. After a tough T20 World Cup 2026, where he gave away 64 runs in the semi-final against England, Chakravarthy is still trying to hit his top form this season.
Captain Ajinkya Rahane has, in fact, given his word to Chakravarthy that he will come good; however, with a very important match at home on the cards, KKR’s top management is really scratching their heads about the set. If Varun is not there, KKR will be depending almost completely on Narine for the spin bowlers’ workload, and suffice to say, given his legendary status and having played as many as 191 IPL matches, he can very well do with it. But the worry about the squad depth is not unfounded, and LSG’s batsmen will be throwing a glance at ââââââââââââââââit.
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