Spencer Johnson was acquired by the Kolkata Knight Riders in the mega auction before IPL 2025. He struggled to deliver in the tournament. The Australian pacer managed just one wicket in four matches at an economy rate of 11.73. KKR were on the verge of elimination before the season was suspended for a week.
According to Daniel Cherny, chief cricket writer at Code Sports Australia, Johnson has been sidelined with a back injury and hasn’t played since April. Cherny stated that the pacer is not expected to make a comeback if the IPL resumes within the coming weeks.
Spencer Johnson is unlikely to return to the IPL if it resumes in the next week or so. The KKR paceman has been dealing with a back injury and hasn’t played since last month. t.co/zd9X8U8Of6
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) May 12, 2025
Defending Champions Nearly Out of Playoff Race
Kolkata Knight Riders were set to face SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 10 and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on May 17 in their last two league matches of IPL 2025. Their most recent outing came against Chennai Super Kings on May 7, which turned out to be the final completed match.
With five wins and six losses from 12 matches, KKR are currently sixth in the standings with 11 points. Even if they win both remaining matches and reach 15 points, their chances of making the playoffs appear slim.
16 Matches, Including 12 League Games and Playoffs Still Pending
A total of 16 matches are still pending, including 12 league games and the playoff fixtures. The BCCI is considering resuming the tournament between May 16 and May 30, following a ceasefire announcement that eased border tensions. However, any restart depends on the situation remaining stable.
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