KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025
KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Details
On Saturday, 25th April, the forty-fourth match of the highly anticipated 18th edition of the IPL 2025 is scheduled between Kolkata Knight Riders against Punjab Kings, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s the KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025.
Teams Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings League Indian Premier League 2025 Date & Time Saturday, 26th April, 2025. 7:30PM IST Stadium Eden Gardens, Kolkata Live Telecast in India Star Sports TV Network Live Streaming Jio Hotstar
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face in-form Punjab Kings at their home ground in Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders the defending champions or IPL 2024, are currently placed at the seventh spot with 3 wins and 5 losses in 8 matches played with 6 points to their name. On the other hand, Punjab Kings having played 8 matches, have won 5 and lost 3, and with 10 points to their name, they are placed at the fifth spot in the points table.
This matchup is crucial for both teams, as they aim to contend for the playoff spot for the IPL 2025. Both teams are in decent form, but Punjab has a better-winning percentage than KKR. And with Shreyas Iyer KKR’s former captain back at his former fortress, the excitement levels are going to reach an extreme state.
Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches Played 34 Matches Won By KKR 21 Matches Won By PBKS 13
KKR vs PBKS Last 5 Match Results
KKR – W L W L L
PBKS – W L W W L
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to assist batsmen with its consistent bounce and pace, allowing the ball to come off the bat easily. While pacers could find some early help from the surface, spinners usually have an impact during the middle overs. Despite controversies surrounding the pitch, it remains uncertain whether KKR’s request for a spin-friendly track will be honored, or if the curator will stick with the usual surface. In the 18 seasons of the IPL, 96 matches have been held at Eden Gardens, with 40 wins for the team batting first and 56 for the team batting second. The highest total at the venue is 262/2, set by Punjab Kings in their successful chase of a massive total last year.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Stats
Stadium Eden Gardens, Kolkata Capacity 68,000 Average 1st Inn Score 169 Average 2nd Inn Score 153 Matches Won Batting First 41 Matches Won Bowling First 56
Eden Gardens Recent Results
KKR(159/8) vs GT(198/3) – GT won by 39 runs
KKR(234/7) vs LSG(238/3) – LSG won by 4 runs
KKR(200/6) vs SRH(120) – KKR won by 80 runs
KKR vs PBKS Weather Report
KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips of IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player Choices for KKR: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Mayank Markande, Chetan Sakariya
Punjab Kings Playing 11
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player Choices for PBKS: Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Glenn Maxwell, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Musheer Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Injury Updates
There are currently no reported injuries in the squads
KKR vs PBKS Key Players and Recent Forms
1. Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) – Has been a consistent player as their skipper, with 263 runs in 8 innings.
2. Priyansh Arya (PBKS) – His innings against KKR could turn out to be a hard-hitting stint, he has scored 254 runs in 8 innings played.
3. Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) – Has dismissed 11 wickets in 8 matches played.
4. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) – Has scored 271 runs in last 8 matches, and has been a dependable player for the team.
5. Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) –It is KKR’s home ground, this match could be his turning point with his spin bowling attack.
6. Harshit Rana (KKR) – Has brought in 11 dismissals in 8 matches played.
KKR vs PBKS Captain & Vice-captain choices
Captain S Narine & P Arya Vice-captain M Jansen & S Iyer
KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Picks
Captain: S Narine
Vice-captain: S Iyer
Wicketkeepers: P Singh, J Inglis
Batters: A Rahane, P Arya, A Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: M Jansen, A Russell
Bowlers: A Chakravarty, A Singh, H Rana
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Fantasy Cricket Teams
Suggested KKR vs PBKS Grand League Team No: 1
Suggested KKR vs PBKS Small League No.2
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**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
