IPL 2025: Moeen and Powell to miss KKR's remaining matches due to medical reasons

IANS May 15, 2025 236 views

The Kolkata Knight Riders will continue their fight for a playoff spot in IPL 2025 without the key all-rounders Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell, due to medical issues. Moeen is dealing with a viral infection, while Powell is undergoing a medical procedure. Despite these setbacks, KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, are determined to secure victories in their remaining matches. The IPL resumes after a suspension due to India-Pakistan border tensions, with KKR needing wins and favorable outcomes from other games to advance.

"We wish them good health and a quick recovery." - KKR Franchise Statement
New Delhi, May 15: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) said on Thursday that all-rounders Rovman Powell and Moeen Ali will not come back to India for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to their respective medical reasons. KKR further said that apart from Moeen and Powell, all other players – both Indian and overseas – as well as support staff members, have arrived in Bengaluru.

Key Points

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Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell miss matches due to health

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KKR led by Ajinkya Rahane in sixth place

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RCB strengthens squad amid IPL 2025 resumption

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IPL resumes after border tensions resolved

"Both Powell and Ali couldn't come back due to medical reasons. Rovman is undergoing a procedure, while Moeen and his family are down with a viral infection. We wish them good health and a quick recovery," said the franchise in its statement.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will now be holding a training session at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday evening, as well as on Friday, in the run-up to their clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) happening on Saturday, which also marks IPL 2025's resumption.

The business end of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will run from May 17 to June 3, after the BCCI decided to suspend the tournament for a week on May 9 due to growing border tension between India and Pakistan. The BCCI decided to resume the action on May 17 after the two countries agreed to a ceasefire.

Kolkata Knight Riders, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, are currently in sixth place in the points table, with five wins from 12 matches, including their home game against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata being abandoned due to rain.

They need to win both of their remaining league matches and pray for several other matches' results to go in their favour to have a slim chance at entering the playoffs.

RCB, their opponents, confirmed that Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt had joined the side, though the availability status of Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood, who is managing a shoulder niggle, is yet to be known. RCB are currently placed in the second position in the table with 16 points, the same as table-toppers Gujarat Titans but with a slightly inferior net run rate. They have another match remaining against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 25.

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