KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Why is Nathan Ellis Not Playing Today's Match IPL? Check Punjab Kings XI

Punjab Kings are being hosted by Kolkata Knight Riders in match no 53 of the Tata IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens. Punjab won the toss and opted to bat first on a good dry wicket. After the toss, Dhawan announced only one change in the playing 11 with Bhanuka Rajapaksa replacing Matthew Short but Aussie pacer Nathan Ellis was nowhere to be found.

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Why is Nathan Ellis Not Playing Today’s Match IPL?

Punjab Kings won the toss and opted to bat first. At the time of toss, it was revealed that Nathan Ellis wasn’t in the playing 11 but included among the substitutes. Punjab have named only 3 overseas players in their playing 11 in the first innings, this means Ellis could come into the eleven when Punjab comes out to bowl. Besides Ellis, the likes of Sikandar Raza, Mohit Rathee, Matthew Short, and Atharva Taide are also among the substitutes. Check out what Punjab Kings’ skipper Nathan Ellis said at the toss,

“We gonna bat first. The wicket looks quite dry, we would like to put a good total and defend it. That’s a good thing that we are scoring 200 every game. One change, Bhanuka comes in place of Short. Seems like it will stop a bit and come.”

PBKS Playing XI

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Shikhar Dhawan
3. Bhanuka Rajapaksa
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jitesh Sharma
6. Sam Curran
7. Shahrukh Khan
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Rishi Dhawan
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh

Nathan Ellis IPL 2023 Price

Punjab Kings purchased Nathan Ellis for INR 75 Lakh in the IPL 2022 auction. Despite limited appearances, the team has decided to keep him for the upcoming season. Ellis is known for his impressive performances in the Big Bash League, which has earned him recognition and also went onto represent his country in a handful of T20Is as well.

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