The TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 had an amazing start with more than 800 runs scored in two matches, and 200+ totals have been chased down easily. It has been exciting for the fans to watch. In match no.2, the Mumbai Indians (MI) defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 6 wickets as they chased down a total of 221.
After the game, KKR bowlers were lashed out at by many fans and cricketing experts, as they mentioned KKR’s bowling is weak in IPL 2026. However, dismissing all the talks, the scouting head of KKR, Manvinder Bisla, has backed the Knight bowlers after their poor display last night. Bisla joined the 2024 IPL champions this season as part of their scouting team.
Manvinder Bisla, while speaking on his Instagram channel, said, "Those who call KKR's bowlers weak link, listen carefully. Even Mumbai Indians' world-class bowlers have conceded 220 runs. So that Wankhede Stadium pitch was clearly for the batters. The batters enjoyed it a lot — it was a fun game. But calling the bowlers weak is a big mistake."
Manvinder Bisla tells that whoever calls KKR bowlers weak link should think that even world class bowling of MI gave 220 runs. So pitch was not for bowlers, it was batting friendly pitch. They will improve in coming matches for sure.Video cred - Manvinder Bisla on Insta pic.twitter.com/3L0nVTueVS
— Venky Mama (@venkymama100) March 30, 2026"And I don’t understand this narrative since the start of the season — that KKR doesn’t have bowlers. Yes, injuries have happened, but the bowlers who are playing have the skill set and capability. That’s exactly why they’ve reached a level like the IPL," said Manvinder Bisla.
KKR’s bowlers will bounce back- Manvinder Bisla
Manvinder Bisla further added, "I don’t know why people feel that only international bowlers make a bowling attack look strong. There’s very little trust shown in uncapped players. Kartik Tyagi, Anukul Roy, and Vaibhav Arora all three have performed well in domestic cricket. They have the ability.
"One bad day doesn’t define them. It can happen to anyone. What’s important is how they bounce back. And as they say bowling works best in partnerships. When one bowler builds pressure, the other supports by tightening things further. These small things are what make a bowling unit strong. I have no doubt that KKR’s bowlers will bounce back. They will, 100%. Ami KKR."
KKR deals with injury problems
KKR bowlers have struggled, as they have given away runs, as no bowlers looked to get wickets; they were defensive, and Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton scored 148 runs for the first wicket, and then the game went away from the Knights. Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers with 30/1 in three overs. Kartik Tyagi and Vaibhav Arora picked one wicket each but were expensive.
KKR have been struggling with injury problems, from the start of the season, as Harshit Rana and Akash Deep have been ruled out of the IPL 2026 with different injury problems. Matheesha Pathirana, who has recovered from the hamstring injury, is yet to join the Knights squad, with Sri Lankan cricket yet to give NOC to the pacer.
The Knights will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their next game at the home ground Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The three-time winners will look to get back to winning ways in the next game. KKR have a firepower batting line-up and can destroy the best attacks as well.
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