Kolkata on the other hand have a do-or-die situation for them as they are still on 9 points on the table with a defeat on the night making it nearly impossible for them to fetch a top four spot.
Pathirana, who sustained a calf injury during the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2026, joined the KKR camp late in April after receiving an NOC from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC)
After an outstanding start to the season where they remained unbeaten through their opening seven matches, Punjab Kings have suffered a dramatic collapse in form.
GT will have the chance to reclaim the top spot in the table and become the first team to qualify for the playoffs if they manage to secure a win over KKR