KKR vs PBKS Prediction & Possible Playing 11 Of IPL 2025

Check Full Prediction details of KKR vs PBKS in IPL 2025 Match 44

_{Deepansh Bajaj} _{April 25, 2025}

The 44th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. If the current form is concerned, the reigning champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are struggling in the points table, especially after a heavy defeat against the Gujarat Titans. Their opponents, the Punjab Kings, too, have tasted defeat in their last game against the RCB at home.

KKR vs PBKS Match Detail

Day & Date: Saturday, 26th April 2025

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Timings: 7:30 PM (IST)

KKR vs PBKS Live Score

KKR vs PBKS Head-To-Head Records

Categories	Kolkata Knight Riders	Punjab Kings
Matches Played	34	34
Matches Won	21	13
Tied	0	0
No Result	0	0

KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is a Batting Paradise, as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. As the match progresses, the pitch gets better to bat on, as the dew sets in, making things difficult for the bowlers. However, with the second new ball rule in place, a dry ball can offer some turn and grip to the spinners. Still, the teams would prefer to chase the score at this venue.

KKR vs PBKS Weather Report

The weather in Kolkata is expected to be hot. Since this will be a night game, it'll bring some respite for the players from the scorching heat. The temperatures will hover at 36°C, with no chances of rain.

KKR vs PBKS Win Prediction

The Punjab Kings have a better chance of winning this match compared to the Kolkata Knight Riders.

KKR vs PBKS Possible Playing 11

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk),Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c) Rinku Singh , Moeen Ali Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

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

KKR vs PBKS Key Picks

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Ajinkya Rahane & Varun Chakravarthy

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Shreyas Iyer & Yuzvendra Chahal

KKR vs PBKS League11 Team

KKR vs PBKS Player Stats

Leading Fantasy Points Player

Player Name	Team Name	Fantasy Points	Innings
Sunil Narine	Kolkata	623.0	7
Ajinkya Rahane	Kolkata	565.0	8
Priyansh Arya	Punjab	564.0	8
Shreyas Iyer	Punjab	543.0	8
Marco Jansen	Punjab	503.0	8
Harshit Rana	Kolkata	493.0	8
Prabhsimran Singh	Punjab	463.0	8
Arshdeep Singh	Punjab	444.0	8
Varun Chakravarthy	Kolkata	437.0	8
Nehal Wadhera	Punjab	398.0	8

Top Run Scorers

Player Name	Team Name	Runs	Innings
Ajinkya Rahane	Kolkata	271	8
Shreyas Iyer	Punjab	263	8
Priyansh Arya	Punjab	254	8
Prabhsimran Singh	Punjab	209	8
Angkrish Raghuvanshi	Kolkata	197	8
Nehal Wadhera	Punjab	189	8
Shashank Singh	Punjab	158	8
Sunil Narine	Kolkata	147	7
Quinton de Kock	Kolkata	143	7
Venkatesh Iyer	Kolkata	135	8

Top Wicket Takers

Player Name	Team Name	Wickets	Innings
Arshdeep Singh	Punjab	11	8
Harshit Rana	Kolkata	11	8
Varun Chakravarthy	Kolkata	10	8
Yuzvendra Chahal	Punjab	9	8
Vaibhav Arora	Kolkata	9	8
Marco Jansen	Punjab	8	8
Sunil Narine	Kolkata	7	7
Andre Russell	Kolkata	6	8
Glenn Maxwell	Punjab	4	8
Moeen Ali	Kolkata	3	4