Match Preview by Cricket Betting Tips – Your Trusted Source for IPL 2025 Insights & Updates
Match Overview
Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
PBKS are coming off a high-scoring thriller against SRH, where despite posting 245, they couldn’t defend the target. Still, with three wins from five matches, they are in a decent position on the points table. Led by Shreyas Iyer, PBKS boast explosive batters and impactful all-rounders.
Meanwhile, KKR are buzzing with momentum after a dominant win over CSK, where their spinners completely dismantled the opposition, and their chase was swift and clinical. With the batting-friendly surface in Chandigarh, both teams will back their power-hitters in what could be a run-fest.
Match Details
| Fixture | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match 31, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, April 15, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
| Live Telecast | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches Played | 33 |
|---|---|
| Won by Punjab Kings | 12 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 21 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
| First Match | May 3, 2008 |
| Most Recent Match | April 26, 2024 |
Pitch & Conditions – What to Expect in Chandigarh
The Mullanpur surface is a dream for batters, with multiple 200+ scores already posted this season. The outfield is quick, and the bounce is even, allowing batters to play their strokes confidently. Bowlers, especially pacers, will need to rely on variations to survive. Expect a high-scoring affair, and the team winning the toss may opt to bowl first, considering the dew factor and chasing comfort.
Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Shreyas Iyer (C), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Yash Thakur
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Key Players to Watch
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS):
The PBKS captain has been in outstanding form, anchoring innings and finishing games with composure. Facing his former franchise, expect Iyer to bring extra motivation into this encounter.
Sunil Narine (KKR):
The mystery spinner has returned to his best in IPL 2025, applying pressure in the middle overs and turning games around. His all-round value, including his pinch-hitting up top, makes him a vital cog for KKR.
Today’s Match Prediction by CricketBettingTips.com
On a high-scoring ground like Chandigarh, team bowling first may have a slight advantage if they can restrict in the powerplay and chase under the lights. Still, this one promises fireworks.
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