Sisodia, who represents Karnataka in domestic cricket, has previously featured for the franchise and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. The 25\u2011year\u2011old has played 15 T20s, scoring 124 runs, and joins the franchise for Rs 30 lakh.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The addition of Sisodia bolsters KKR\u2019s squad depth, especially with Angkrish Raghuvanshi ruled out due to concussion and finger fracture. Pathirana, bought for an astonishing Rs 18 crore at the auction, has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury after bowling just 1.2 overs on his KKR debut against Gujarat Titans on May 16, where he was introduced into the game as an Impact Player.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He missed the side\u2019s win over Mumbai Indians on May 20 and will not recover in time for KKR\u2019s final league fixture against Delhi Capitals, to be played at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. Pathirana\u2019s IPL 2026 stint was delayed due to recurring fitness concerns. In the 2026 Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, Pathirana had to abandon his spell midway against Australia and subsequently missed the remainder of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
For his IPL 2026 participation, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) insisted on Pathirana going through a fitness clearance test on recovering from a calf injury before issuing a no\u2011objection certificate (NOC). The approval came only after four matches of KKR\u2019s campaign happened, a phase in which the franchise had lost all their games.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He missed the side\u2019s win over Mumbai Indians on May 20 and will not recover in time for KKR\u2019s final league fixture against Delhi Capitals, to be played at the Eden Gardens on Sunday evening. Pathirana\u2019s IPL 2026 stint was delayed due to recurring fitness concerns. In the 2026 Men\u2019s T20 World Cup, Pathirana had to abandon his spell midway against Australia and subsequently missed the remainder of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The equation is straightforward but daunting for KKR \u2013 they must not only defeat Delhi Capitals but also secure a victory by a heavy margin to surpass PBKS on NRR. KKR\u2019s record at Eden Gardens this season stands at three wins from five matches, including a 29\u2011run victory over GT after posting 247 and a successful chase of 148 against MI.<\/p>\r\n\r\n