- 🏆 Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
- 🏏 Clashes: IPL T20: 44 of 74
- 📅 Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
- ⏰ Time: 7:00 PM PDT / 7:30 PM IST
- 🏟️ Venue: Eden Gardens in Kolkata
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 44th match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 26 at 7:30 PM IST. KKR, currently at 7th spot with just 6 points, are desperate for a win after back-to-back losses. PBKS, sitting in 5th place with 10 points, are eyeing the 3rd spot on the table. This is a key match for both teams to climb up the leaderboard.
WIN PROBABILITY
Team Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
34
Pitch Head to Head Records
Results in Last 5 Years – IPL Domestic
Total Matches
97
Pitch & Weather Report
Stadium: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch: Flat surface, great for batters early, slows down later aiding spinners. Narine and Chahal could be key.
Highest Team Innings: 262/2 (Punjab Kings)
Lowest Team Innings: 49 (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
Highest Chase Score: 262/2 (Punjab Kings)
🌡️ Temperature: 28°C 🌥
💧 Humidity: 79% 💧
💨 Wind: 13 Km/h 🌬
☀️ Condition: Cloudy skies, perfect cricketing weather!
Key Points of What Fantasy Users Are Looking For
- Dream11 Fantasy Team Suggestion
- Probable Playing XI for KKR and PBKS
- Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
- Pitch/Weather Insights
- Bonus Tips & Strategy
KKR Predicted Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana
PBKS Predicted Playing XI
Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (C), Priyansh Arya, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett
Best Dream11 Fantasy XI Team Picks (Combined)
| Player | Team | Role | Credits | Why Pick This Player? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | Batter | 9 | Reliable opener, consistent with technique and experience |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Batter | 9 | Captain and anchor of PBKS’ batting unit |
| Priyansh Arya | PBKS | All-Rounder | 8.5 | Emerging talent, impressive with both bat and ball |
| Sunil Narine (C) | KKR | All-Rounder | 9 | Star performer at Eden Gardens, top pick for captain |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | Bowler | 8.5 | Mystery spinner, wicket-taker on slow surfaces |
| Venkatesh Iyer | KKR | All-Rounder | 9 | Loves batting at Eden, good in death overs |
| Nehal Wadhera | PBKS | Batter | 8 | Solid middle-order option |
| Andre Russell (VC) | KKR | All-Rounder | 9.5 | Explosive player, top pick for vice-captain |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Bowler | 8.5 | Reliable pacer, good in powerplay and death |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | PBKS | Bowler | 9 | Top spinner with great record at Eden Gardens |
| Harshit Rana | KKR | Bowler | 8 | Young gun, capable of breaking partnerships |
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Sunil Narine 🏏 – All-round performance, excellent at Eden Gardens 🟢
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell 🏏 – Destructive hitter and handy bowler on home ground 🟡
Bonus Fantasy Tips – KKR Vs PBKS
- 🏏 Home Heroes: Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine love Eden Gardens. All have scored fifties or hundreds here!
- 🎯 Wicket Wizards: Narine, Russell, and Chahal are among the highest wicket-takers at Eden Gardens.
- ✨ Impact Players: Watch out for Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy with the ball, and Venkatesh Iyer for a quickfire start.