Malik, who broke into the scene in 2021 as a rapid that can reach 150 km / h, has been concerned about injuries and diseases since then. He had to play the DUEEP trophy at the beginning of the domestic season 2024-25, but was finally removed after suffering a dengue attack. Then he suffered a fracture in his hip.
Malik has played eight T20is so far, collecting 11 wickts at an economic rate of 10.48. As for Sakariya, he has played two T20i, taking a wickt at an economic rate of 9.27.
Sakariya could complete Spencer Johnson, who is KKR’s first choice player. Malik’s absence for injuries now means that KKR does not have a similar Indian option for Anrich Nortje, who is also prone to injuries.
KKR are the defending champions, who have defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final.
