Varun Chakravarthy's Possible Absence Could Give RCB Advantage Over KKR: Mohammad Kaif
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Mohammad Kaif believes RCB may gain an advantage if Varun Chakravarthy misses the IPL 2026 clash due to injury, citing Virat Kohli's comfort against quicker spinners.
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KKR seeks to continue playoff push with crucial match against RCB.
Varun Chakravarthy’s possible absence could give RCB an advantage over KKR, says Mohammad Kaif. Chakravarthy injured himself during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and his availability for the RCB clash is doubtful. Kaif noted Virat Kohli’s comfort against quicker spinners as a factor. KKR has won four consecutive matches with Chakravarthy’s return to form being a key factor.
Chakravarthy claimed eight wickets in his last four matches and is central to Kolkata’s bowling. However, he limped during his spell against Delhi Capitals after the injury. KKR assistant coach Shane Watson said Chakravarthy is “sore and being monitored.”
Kaif believes Chakravarthy’s absence would be a “big plus” for RCB, especially given Kohli’s batting strengths. He also praised Anukul Roy’s impact in the powerplay, allowing Sunil Narine strategic use in middle overs.
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KKR might struggle to maintain bowling effectiveness without Varun Chakravarthy
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- Will Varun Chakravarthy recover in time for the match?