Kolkata and Punjab probably played the game of the season last year, and they did the same this year. Contrastingly, last season, Punjab chased down the biggest target in IPL history and this time they defended the lowest score in IPL history. What's in store now? Both teams have good bowling attacks, with Chahal's return to form making Punjab look far better than earlier. Punjab's batting line-up has had stars, but the likes of Maxwell and Stoinis not performing is a concern to look at for them. Kolkata though are a side that look like they are lacking inspiration. Ajinkya Rahane has looked good, but the openers are not getting the runs, Andre Russell has struggled and Venkatesh Iyer too comes in with a lot of pressure on him making it a challenge for him to make an impact.

KKR vs PBKS Match Details

Date: April 26th, 2025

Time:  7:30 PM IST

Venue: Eden Garden, Kolkata

KKR vs PBKS Weather Report

Clear weather and a nice evening is expected for the game.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report

Average Score Batting First in the five games: 201

Average Score Batting Second in the five games: 180

Wins Batting First in the last Five games: 3

Wins Batting Second in the last Five games: 2

Batting second continues to be a better way to go at Kolkata.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Head to Head

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI 

Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz/ Quinton De Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy 

Impact Player: Vaibhav Arora

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Inglis, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Player: Harpreet Brar

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Players to Watch

Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer is normally a free-flowing batter but his confidence looked dented in the previous game when he was out with no intent. He is one of the pushers in the side but he has struggled to get going at times and looks very low on confidence at the moment.

Nehal Wadhera

Nehal Wadhera is coming good and showing that the Punjab local talent is here to stay. He has batted with intent and looks very solid. 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Tips

Punjab appear favorites with Kolkata low on confidence and struggling, unless their bowlers bail them out.

Match Prediction: Punjab Kings Will Win the Match