Cameron Green says he is fully fit to deliver his full allocation of overs and is prepared to bat anywhere in the order as Kolkata Knight Riders continue their striking revival in IPL 2026. The defending champions made it four straight wins by beating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday, building the chase on a spectacular unbeaten hundred from Finn Allen. Green contributed with 33 runs and also struck in the field, taking the wicket of Nitish Rana in his only over.
KKR’s turnaround after a winless start
The win underlined how far KKR have come after beginning the season without a victory in their first six games. From that difficult start, the franchise has climbed to seventh place in the points table, giving their playoff bid fresh momentum as the tournament moves deeper.
Green on fitness, bowling plans and role flexibility
At the post-match press conference, Green addressed his bowling workload. He explained that his lower-back injury was initially handled with extra caution, but he now feels ready to bowl whenever required.
- Green stated he is “100% ready” to bowl four overs.
- He credited the team setup for easing the workload, pointing to Anukul Roy’s impact with bowling spells of one or two overs.
- Green said that allows him to bowl two or three overs depending on match needs.
- He added that having a left-arm all-rounder option can shape bowling plans in different phases, including the powerplay, at the death, or through the middle overs.
- He noted that KKR have six bowling options, with support from both Anukul Roy and himself to manage overs during the innings.
Auction price, mindset and handling pressure
Green was among the most expensive picks of IPL 2026, bought by KKR for ₹25.20 crore. Despite the sizeable investment, he insisted that the price has not added any extra pressure on him.
- Green said he has not felt pressure from teammates or the coaching staff.
- He praised the environment within the squad as supportive.
- He added that he has “been through this three times now,” suggesting he is already accustomed to the expectations that come with high-profile purchases.
What the latest win means for KKR
With the eight-wicket triumph over Delhi Capitals, KKR extended their momentum to a fourth successive victory, powered by Finn Allen’s unbeaten century and Green’s all-round contribution of 33 runs and a wicket in one over. The result keeps their comeback firmly on track as they continue to chase a place in the playoffs.
