South African wicketkeeper-batter Quinton de Kock is all set to rejoin the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) camp in Bengaluru on Thursday, May 15, just ahead of their crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With IPL 2025 resuming after a week-long suspension due to rising India-Pakistan tensions, the remainder of the season is scheduled to run from May 17 to June 3 across six venues.
The pause in the tournament left franchises scrambling to ensure the return of their overseas players. KKR, the defending champions, have already begun regrouping, with some key foreign stars making their way back. Australian pacer Spencer Johnson has confirmed his availability for the final stretch, while the franchise awaits confirmation from England’s Moeen Ali.
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Meanwhile, West Indies stalwarts Andre Russell and Sunil Narine are scheduled to land in Bengaluru on Wednesday afternoon. The duo had been stationed in Dubai during the temporary break, with their travel to the Caribbean paused once the BCCI greenlit the league’s restart.
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KKR’s Indian core, including captain Ajinkya Rahane, will assemble in phases beginning Wednesday evening. The team has lined up two training sessions—on Thursday and Friday—at the Chinnaswamy Stadium to prepare for what is now a must-win encounter against RCB.
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KKR currently sit sixth on the points table with five wins, and their playoff hopes hang by a thread. To stay in contention, they must win both of their remaining games—against RCB and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). With high stakes and big names returning, all eyes will be on how the Knight Riders bounce back as the tournament resumes under tense but watchful circumstances.
