KKR vs PBKS Match Details

League – IPL 2025

Match – KKR vs PBKS

Date – 26/04/2025

Time – 07:30 PM

Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs PBKS 44th Match IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 44th match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, April 26. Both teams are aiming for a win to get back on track. This will be their second meeting this season. In their last match in Chandigarh, PBKS made history by defending the lowest total ever in IPL.

In that game, PBKS were bowled out for just 111 runs and looked likely to lose. However, KKR collapsed while chasing and were all out for just 95, even after being 62/2 at one point. PBKS will be confident going into this game, while KKR will be eager to get revenge.

KKR, the defending champions, have had a tough season. With only 3 wins in 8 matches, they are in 7th place and close to being knocked out. They now need a miracle to reach the playoffs. PBKS, on the other hand, are doing much better. Led by former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer, they have won 5 out of 8 matches and are in 5th place. A win against KKR could push them into the top four.

Let’s know about fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the KKR vs PBKS match of the IPL 2025.

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KKR vs PBKS Playing 11

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted 11:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Punjab Kings Predicted 11:

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Yash Thakur

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KKR vs PBKS Injury Update

No injuries have surfaced for any of the teams as of now.

KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record

While PBKS has dominated KKR in recent games, the latter has the better head-to-head record. Out of the 34 games between the two teams so far, KKR has won 21 games, while PBKS has won only 13.

KKR vs PBKS is a big rivalry as far as IPL is concerned, with PBKS having a minimal lead of 3-2 over KKR in the last five games.

KKR vs PBKS Top Fantasy Players

1. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): The star PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh has scalped 11 wickets in eight innings, with a decent bowling strike rate of 15.81, including the best performance of ‘3 wickets at 43 runs in a game.’ He is also the leading wicket-taker for PBKS in the tournament’s current season.
2. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): PBKS’ star number three batter and skipper, Shreyas Iyer, has been the top performer with the bat for his side in the ongoing IPL 2025. He is currently the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament, scoring 263 runs in eight innings, with two unbeaten appearances and having a brilliant batting average of 43.83. Iyer has also scored three half-centuries with the bat in the tournament so far.
3. Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS): He is beginning to find rhythm after a slow start—he’s up to 9 wickets in eight matches, with a 9.30 economy. Eden could suit him, and Harpreet Brar should enjoy the conditions too.
4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR): The youngster has scored 197 runs from 7 innings, averaging 38.71 with a strike rate of 149.24. But KKR’s habit of shifting him around the order hasn’t helped with stability.
5. Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): Varun has been in great touch lately. He is the core of Kolkata Knight Riders' spin bowling department with his good numbers in each match. He took 3/22 against SRH, which helped them to win the match, while his 2/21 were enough to stop the hard hitters of Punjab Kings
6. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): The KKR skipper and veteran batter, Ajinkya Rahane, has been in a brilliant run of form with the bat in the tournament’s current edition. He has scored 271 runs in eight innings, including an unbeaten appearance and an average of 38.71, hitting two half-centuries. He is also the leading run-scorer for his side in the tournament.

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KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Team Prediction

• Keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (vc), Josh Inglis
• Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane
• All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen, Andre Russell (c)
• Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Yuzvendra Chahal

KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report

Eden Gardens, Kolkata - The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be good for batting. In recent matches, batters have found it easier to score runs, and the same is likely in the upcoming game. Eden Gardens in Kolkata has hosted 99 IPL matches so far, and this will be its 100th IPL game. KKR will want to celebrate the occasion by giving their fans a win.

Out of the 99 matches played here, teams chasing have had a slight advantage because of the dew in the second innings. This is why most captains who win the toss choose to bowl first.

The highest score at this ground is 261/6 by KKR in IPL 2024. However, the average first innings score here is 168.

• Average First Innings Score: 164
• Win percentage batting second: 57.73

KKR vs PBKS Weather Report

Rain is not expected to spoil the game in Kolkata on Saturday. The maximum temperature is around 36°C and minimum is 27°C.

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KKR vs PBKS IPL Match 2025 Broadcasting

KKR vs PBKS IPL match will be live on Star Sports network as far as TV is concerned.

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JioHotstar has picked up the streaming rights for the KKR vs PBKS match. The match will start at 07:30 PM.

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KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction

If KKR bats first: KKR has enough firepower to post a big total. However, their chances of defending the total will depend on how much help their spinners get from the surface. If the spinners get ample support, KKR will be the favourites to win the game.

If PBKS bat first: PBKS also have a formidable batting lineup, and they can post a big total. Their bowlers defended 111 runs against KKR in the last meeting and will be fancying their chances again.

Even though KKR has the home advantage, PBKS will start the game as favourites and are expected to win.

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