Kolkata, April 8 -- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9.

While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong record against the pacer and is yet to be dismissed by him.

Shami, after the two matches that LSG have played, has so far taken three wickets at an average of 12.33 with an overall economy rate of 4.62. In terms of the overall economy as well, Shami tops the charts.

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