Though, Knight Riders have been happy due to the arrival of Pakistani Shoaib Akhtar, the speedest bowler will not take to the field playing against Royal Challengers for the lack of match-fitness.He needs to spend some more days with the team so that he can play well with all the members. Besides he need to be sure about his fitness before allowing him to play, Knight Riders coach John Buchanan said that.

Both teams are in similar form, having won two matches. Knight Riders started their trophy on a brightful matches, winning their first two matches, but up to date they have lost four matches on the ipl and arein the fifth place with low(four) points.
Team coach John Buchanan Shoaibsay's that Akhtar will not be playing his first Indian Premier League (IPL) match as team player of Kolkata Knight Rider playing against Bangalore Royal Challengers on Thursday at Eden Gardens due to his body fitness problem.
Shoaib needs to spend some more days with his team so that he can mingle well with all the players of Knight riders. Besides he need to be more sure about his bodyfitness before allowing him to play for the team