Kanpur: Skipper Suresh Raina's return could not have been better-timed as Gujarat Lions, jolted by the tournament's biggest ever defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore, seek to revive their campaign when they face off with Kolkata Knight Riders here today.
<img title="Suresh Raina. Pic/AFP" src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2016/may/19Suresh-Raina-1.jpg" alt="Suresh Raina. Pic/AFP" /> Suresh Raina. Pic/AFP
The Knight Riders will be handicapped by the absence of in-from all-rounder Andre Russell, and Gujarat Lions will look to capitalise on the void at the Green Park, which will be hosting its first-ever IPL match.
In the pecking order, KKR are placed in second position with 14 points and a good positive net run rate.
The two-time former champions have won seven matches and lost five in 12 outings so far, and a win today will definitely bring them closer to a play-off berth.
Captains' wishlist Suresh Raina (Gujarat Lions) &gt; Dwayne Smith, Brendon McCullum fire at the start &gt;&nbsp;Dwayne Bravo finds some form with the bat &gt;&nbsp;In-form KKR skipper Gautam Gambhir is dismissed early
Gautam Gambhir (KKR) &gt;&nbsp;He continues his fine form with the bat &gt;&nbsp;Spinners Piyush Chawla, Sunil Narine restrict flow of runs &gt;&nbsp;Injured Andre Russell's absence isn't felt

Suresh Raina's return could not have been better-timed as Gujarat Lions, jolted by the tournament's biggest ever defeat against Bangalore, seek to revive their campaign when they face off with Kolkata here today

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