Jitesh will replace Sam Curran, who has returned to England for international duty. Curran was named for England's five-match T20I series against Pakistan and will join the squad for the first T2OI in Leeds on May 2.

The Kings are already out of the race for the playoffs and are currently placed ninth in the points table. PBKS have won only five out of 13 matches and would like to end their campaign on a big note.