Shreyas Iyer will aim to rediscover his consistency after opting to bat first as he returns to Eden Gardens, this time in opposition colours, hoping to derail Kolkata Knight Riders' playoff ambitions at Eden Gardens on Saturday.

Exactly a year ago, Iyer captained Kolkata Knight Riders to their first IPL title in a decade. Now, he returns leading a resurgent Punjab side that sits firmly in the top five with five wins from eight games. His reunion with former Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting has proven fruitful, providing Iyer the stability and space to lead assertively. So far, he has amassed 263 runs, including three half-centuries. However, Iyer arrives at this critical fixture after posting three successive single-digit scores, making Saturday a crucial opportunity for him to reignite his form, much like KL Rahul recently did with a composed unbeaten 57 against his former franchise.