PBKS vs KKR Match Preview

Punjab Kings (PK) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of the IPL 2025 on Tuesday in Chandigarh. Punjab have dropped to sixth place after loosing to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but their batting remains one of the most dangerous this season. KKR, last year's winners, haven't had the easiest time either, with three wins and three losses. Punjab will hope home advantage works in their favor, but KKR has enough in the tank to render this a tough one.

PBKS vs KKR Match Details 

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 31st Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh

Date & Time: 15th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

PBKS vs KKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at Chandigarh is well-known for being a wicket that is conducive to batting. The new ball should have a good bounce and carry. The spinners might benefit from the dryness.

PBKS vs KKR Weather Report

The temperature will be extremely hot and humid. With some showers expected in Chandigarh, the season opener is in danger of rain.  

PBKS vs KKR Last Five Matches

PBKS ( Punjab Kings )	L W L W W
KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	W L W L W

PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KKR Won	PBKS Won	Tie	NR
Overall	30	16	14	0	0
Last 5	5	3	2	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

PBKS vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Punjab Kings

• Shreyas Iyer – Shreyas Iyer was rock solid at number three, scoring 250 runs in five innings at a strike rate of 208.33.
• Arshdeep Singh –  Arshdeep Singh, however, has held things in check with 7 wickets in five games and an economy rate of 9.50.

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Ajinkya Rahane – Ajinkya Rahane, striking at No. 3, has been their most consistent contributor, scoring 204 runs in six games at a strike rate of 154.54.
• Varun Chakaravarthy –  Varun Chakaravarthy has 10 wickets in four games, with an average of 11.80.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya(VC), Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine(C), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Quinton de Kock, Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(C), Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Sunil Narine, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer

Vice-captain – Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya

Wicketkeeper – Quinton de Kock

PBKS vs KKR Probable Winners:

KKR is at a disadvantage against the Punjab Kings after losing three of their last three games. Kings are currently reliant on Shreyas Iyer and Nehal Wadhera at the top, while the bowlers have struggled to put pressure on their opponents. KKR boasts a stronger batting lineup. Their bowlers are performing well when compared to the Punjab Kings. Considering the team combination, Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match.