Overview

• PBKS face a major setback with pacer Lockie Ferguson ruled out for the season, prompting a potential overseas lineup adjustment.
• Shreyas Iyer, PBKS captain and former KKR player, is in exceptional form, scoring 250 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 208.33.
• KKR, holding a strong historical head-to-head record against PBKS, consider replacing Moeen Ali with Spencer Johnson and introducing Anrich Nortje to strengthen their pace attack.
• PBKS coach James Hopes emphasizes the need to involve spinner Yuzvendra Chahal more in critical match situations to improve their spin attack.
• Simon Doull criticizes Glenn Maxwell’s underwhelming performance, suggesting PBKS explore alternatives like Azmatullah Omarzai or Josh Inglis.