So far, Green has scored 56 runs and taken just one wicket in the five matches he has participated in during the IPL.
“His start hasn’t been what he hoped for, but he’s undeniably a talented player,” bowling coach Tim Southee mentioned following the defeat.
“He hasn’t had much cricket leading into the IPL. No one is more disappointed than he is regarding his start. Nevertheless, he’s an exceptional cricketer and I’m confident he will rebound at some point in this tournament.”
On Tuesday, against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), fast bowler Kartik Tyagi delivered 2-35 in his four overs, yet the home team managed to score 192-5 in their first innings, easily defending it.
Kolkata has faced injuries to Harshit Rana and Akash Deep, leading them to exclude overseas bowler Mustafizur Rahman due to diplomatic tensions between India and Bangladesh.
They are also expecting the arrival of Sri Lankan Matheesha Pathirana following his recovery from a calf injury.
“The outcomes haven’t been in our favor,” Southee remarked.
“In recent games, we’ve seen flashes of potential, but not enough to deliver a performance deserving of a win. The injuries haven’t aided our cause, but we were pleased with Kartik Tyagi’s bowling.”
KKR is set to face the Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on April 17. This marks the first time in their history that Kolkata has failed to secure a win in their first five matches of a season, and they are eager to gather those two valuable points in that match.
(With Reuters inputs)
First Published: Apr 15, 2026 4:26 PM IST
