Andre Russell the giant

Knight Riders’ chase got off to a disastrous start in the pursuit of 205 as Sunil Narine was caught at fine-leg in the second over.

IPL 2018: Fit-again Chris Lynn bats in full flow at KKR nets, Sunil Narine bowls

Kolkata Knight Riders open their IPL campaign against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Eden Gardens on April 8.

Although Lynn, 27, has withdrawn from the Pakistan Super League which started in UAE this week, he is hopeful of joining KKR in the IPL.

The dashing T20 specialist was signed for 1.5 million deal making him the costliest Australian at the IPL auction.

The 27-year-old recently damaged his left shoulder for the third time in last two years is all set to miss the start of this summer.

KKR, who have already booked a playoffs berth, also remained at second spot with 16 points from 13 matches.

Chris Lynn is set to miss Friday's IPL match against Kings XI Punjab and is likely to be replaced by Bangladeshi allrounder Shakib Al Hasan.

Gautam Gambhir and Chris Lynn demolished Gujarat Lions to seal a thumping 10-wicket win for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Gujarat Lions' wicketkeeper-batsman also defended his team’s bowlers after Kolkata Knight Riders won the match by 10 wickets in Rajkot.

Gambhir, on the other hand, was at his subtle best and scored his runs off 48 deliveries with the help of 12 fours.