Speaking to the media on the eve of Saturday's IPL match against Sunrisers, Southee mentions that facing their top-heavy batting line-up will be a significant challenge for the bowlers.
Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders made a strong impact at the IPL 2026 mini-auction, signing Cameron Green, Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman, while also strengthening their squad with overseas depth and emerging Indian talent.
The five-time champions will be locking horns with Punjab Kings at Dharamshala on Sunday. This will be a crucial game for CSK as far as their playoff chances are concerned.