However, he endured a slow start to the tournament, going wicketless in his opening three matches – against Chennai Super Kings (0/26), Sunrisers Hyderabad (0/31) and a costly outing against Mumbai Indians (0/48).
Kolkata Knight Riders are currently eighth in the points table, with three wins, five losses and one no result from nine matches so far.
KKR, the three-time IPL champions, are scheduled to face Delhi Capitals on May 8.