🔎 Match Preview – KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday, April 26, at 7:30 PM IST.
The Knight Riders are in a tough spot this season, having managed just three wins in eight matches. Their recent 39-run defeat to Gujarat Titans at home has pushed them further down the table. With inconsistent performances from big names like Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh, KKR will be desperate to turn things around in front of their home crowd.
On the other hand, Punjab Kings are placed just outside the top four with five wins in eight games. Despite a seven-wicket loss to RCB in their last outing, PBKS have shown balance this season. Skipper Shreyas Iyer, who has had a solid run so far, will be eager to get back among the runs—especially against his former franchise, KKR.
The last time these two teams met, PBKS pulled off a remarkable win, defending just 112 runs—the lowest total ever defended in IPL history. With Eden Gardens offering a high-scoring surface, fans can expect an intense battle between bat and ball.
📊 Match Details – KKR vs PBKS, Match 44, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Match 44 |
| Date | Saturday, April 26, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The pitch at Eden Gardens has favored batters throughout IPL 2025, with an average first-innings score of around 202. Teams batting first have won three of the four matches played here this season. Expect good pace and bounce early on, with spinners coming into play later. Dew may play a factor in the second innings.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 190–210
📌 Chasing Advantage: Slight, but batting first has proven successful
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – KKR vs PBKS
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 34 |
| Matches Won by KKR | 21 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 13 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 0 |
| First-Ever Match | May 3, 2008 |
| Most Recent Match | April 15, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
💥 Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh
💥 Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win KKR vs PBKS?
Punjab Kings look like the more balanced team heading into this fixture, with form and confidence on their side. KKR’s inconsistency, especially in the middle order, could be costly against a well-rounded PBKS unit. If PBKS bat first and post a competitive total, they could tighten their grip on a playoff spot.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Punjab Kings to win
💡 Fantasy Picks & Betting Tips – Powered by CricketBettingTips.com
✅ Captain Choice: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
✅ Vice-Captain Pick: Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)
✅ Dark Horse: Moeen Ali (KKR)
✅ Best Bet: KKR to hit more sixes in the powerplay
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