The 42nd match of the IPL 2024 is all set to be staged. In that match, Kolkata Knight Riders is ready to face Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens. Kolkata is in great form whereas Punjab is facing setbacks. But before facing Punjab Kings, KKR made a big change. Mitchell Starc is not playing the game. In this article, we will explore the reason for Mitchell Starc’s absence. Find out why Mitchell Starc is missing from today’s IPL 2024 clash against PBKS.
Mitchell Starc’s Absence:
After 41 successful fixtures, the tournament is ready with the 42nd match. In this match, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are facing each other at the Eden Gardens. Both teams are standing in very different positions. Where KKR is dominating the tournament, PBKS is struggling in the points table. But before facing PBKS, KKR has a setback, Mitchell Starc is absent from this game.
During their clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the left-arm speedster reportedly suffered a finger injury on his bowling hand. Starc, the highest-paid player in IPL history with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), missed the match against Punjab Kings due to this ailment. He refrained from bowling during the team’s two practice sessions leading up to the PBKS encounter. Starc’s absence will be felt in the match.
Dushmantha Chameera’s Debut:
After Mitchell Starc’s injury hit the KKR camp, they need to name a replacement. Against Punjab Kings, Sri Lanka player Dushmantha Chameera is replacing Starc. After being with Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024, he came to KKR this year. In the IPL 2022 season, he played 12 matches, bowled 44 overs, conceded 384 runs, and took 9 wickets. His bowling average was 42.67, with an economy rate of 8.73. His best bowling figures were 2/17.
Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Shreyas Iyer updated about the change. In the time of the toss, he said, “Starcy got a cut on his finger in the last game, Dushmantha Chameera replaces him. Need a great start and then convert it into a big score, hoping to continue the same form and momentum.”
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