Rahane leads KKR against Lucknow with Shami as their top bowler.

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane faces Mohammed Shami on Thursday at Eden Gardens. Shami leads the IPL powerplay economy at 4.00 with three wickets, including a 2/9 performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rahane holds a strong record against Shami, scoring 94 runs without being dismissed, though KKR are winless after three matches.