KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11, Fantasy Cricket Tips: 44th Match, IPL 2025
The 44th match of the Indian Premier League will see Kolkata Knight Riders face off against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, which is KKR’s home turf.
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This season hasn’t been kind to the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders.
They are under real pressure now. With just six matches left in their league stage, every single game from here is a must-win for them if they dream of making it to the playoffs.
KKR must win at least five out of their remaining six matches to have any realistic chance.
KKR have played 8 matches, winning 3 and losing 5. They are currently sitting at the 7th position on the points table with 6 points.
Their wins have come against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings.
The major concern for KKR has been the inconsistency of their big names.
Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh have struggled to fire consistently with the bat, and Varun Chakaravarthy hasn’t been able to pick wickets as regularly as expected.
Venkatesh Iyer has shown glimpses of form but needs to step up more often if KKR wants to stay alive in the race.
On the other side, Punjab Kings are in a much better place and have a real shot at not just making the top 4 but possibly finishing at the top if they keep their momentum going.
PBKS have played 8 matches, winning 5 and losing 3. They are currently placed 5th with 10 points.
Priyansh Arya has been a refreshing addition to their batting lineup but needs to keep delivering consistently.
While Shreyas Iyer started the season brightly, his bat has gone silent over the last few games, but a player like him can turn things around any day.
PBKS’s bowling has been well-rounded with Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, and Marco Jansen making it a strong and reliable attack.
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KKR vs PBKS Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 44th Match, Indian Premier League 2025. |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | April 26, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is known for offering good, even bounce, making it a ground where both batters and bowlers can make an impact.
Seamers will enjoy the early part of the game as the bounce and slight movement could help them pick up quick wickets.
At the same time, batters who survive the new ball will find it easier to score runs because the ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing them to play their strokes freely.
In the middle overs, the spinners tend to come into the game, using the dry nature of the Kolkata surface to get some turn and slow down the scoring rate.
Overall, it’s a wicket where smart cricket is rewarded, if the bowlers hit the right lengths early, they can trouble the batters, but if the batters settle in, big runs are definitely on the cards.
Last Matches Stats:
22nd March 2025
KKR 174/8 (20), RCB 177/3 (16.2)
3rd April 2025
KKR 200/6 (20), SRH 120 (16.4)
8th April 2025
LSG 238/3 (20), KKR 234/7 (20)
21st April 2025
GT 198/3 (20), KKR 159/8 (20)
Weather Report of Kolkata
There is no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 31 degrees Celsius with 77% humidity.
It could get a bit sticky for the players as the humidity rises, but overall, we can expect a full match without any weather interruptions.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Live Streaming
You can catch all the live action of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
If you want quick updates and ball-by-ball coverage, you can also follow the live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 33
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 21
Punjab Kings Wins: 12
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Recent Form
| Kolkata Knight Riders | L | L | W | L | W |
| Punjab Kings | L | W | W | L | W |
Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rahmanullah Gurbaz may retain his place.
Either Anrich Nortje or Spencer Johnson will replace Moeen Ali in the playing 11.
Punjab Kings
Glenn Maxwell may replace Marcus Stoinis in the playing 11.
KKR vs PBKS Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Anrich Nortje/Spencer Johnson
- Harshit Rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Note: Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Vaibhav Arora will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Punjab Kings Probable Playing 11
- Priyansh Arya
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Josh Inglis (wk)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Shashank Singh
- Marcus Stoinis/Glenn Maxwell
- Marco Jansen
- Xavier Bartlett
- Arshdeep Singh
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Harpreet Brar
Note: Yuzvendra Chahal and Priyansh Arya will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh and Xavier Bartlett.
Top Picks for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team
Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:
Sunil Narine: 184 M, 1681 R, 17.32 A + 187 W
Ajinkya Rahane (c): 193 M, 4913 R, 30.51 A +1 W
Venkatesh Iyer: 59 M, 1461 R, 30.4 A
Harshit Rana: 29 M, 36 W
Varun Chakaravarthy: 79 M, 25 R, 6.25 A + 93 W
Andre Russell: 135 M, 2539 R, 27.90 A + 121 W
Punjab Kings Best Players:
Shreyas Iyer (c): 124 M, 3390 R, 31.91 A
Priyansh Arya: 8 M, 254 R, 31.75 A
Marco Jansen: 29 M, 134 R, 14,88 A + 28 W
Arshdeep Singh: 73 M, 31 R,5.16 A + 87 W
Yuzvendra Chahal: 168 M, 37 R, 5.28 A + 214 W
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
Below is the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicket-Keepers: J Inglis, R Gurbaz
Batters: A Rahane, S Iyer (Vc)
All-Rounders: S Narine (C), G Maxwell, M Jansen
Bowlers: Y Chahal, V Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, H Rana
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
If Anrich Nortje plays, He is also a good pick.
KKR vs PBKS Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sunil Narine
- Shreyas Iyer
- M Jansen
FAQs
Where Can I Get KKR vs PBKS live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Chetan Sakariya, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande.
Punjab Kings Squad
Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Priyansh Arya, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Vishnu Vinod, Aaron Hardie, Harnoor Singh, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prabhsimran Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Praveen Dubey, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash.
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