KKR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025: So, after a long wait, the KKR vs PBKS match has been called off. Both teams share a point each, with Punjab moving to the fourth sport in the IPL 2025 points table.
Shreyas Iyer won the toss, and opted to bat first on a tricky Kolkata wicket. Surprisingly, Punjab brought back struggling Glenn Maxwell in. The team went on to score 201 in their stipulated 20 overs. Just after the first over of the chase, rain interrupted play.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set for a high-stakes encounter at Eden Gardens in Match 44 of IPL 2025. KKR, the defending champions, have had a disappointing campaign so far, managing just three wins in eleven games, and are on the brink of playoff elimination. PBKS, meanwhile, have looked more consistent with five wins in eight matches but still have work to do to secure a top-four finish. Interestingly, PBKS have beaten KKR in their last two meetings, including a chaotic, low-scoring thriller just over ten days ago.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score, IPL 2025
Match Details: KKR vs PBKS
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 44, IPL 2025
- Date: April 26, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar, Star Sports
- What to Expect:
Hot weather and a fresh surface with good pace and bounce. Batters should enjoy the conditions; spinners may find limited assistance.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable XII
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali/Rovman Powell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XII
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harpreet Brar/Vyshak Vijaykumar
Eden Gardens – Pitch Report
| Category | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | Best Bowling | Dot Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacers | 4 | 29 | 31.31 | 10.43 | 18 | 3/29 | 38.1% |
| Spinners | 4 | 18 | 31.44 | 8.57 | 22 | 3/22 | 31% |
| Category | Matches | Wickets | Average | Economy Rate | Strike Rate | Best Bowling | Dot Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pace | 7 | 54 | 34.25 | 11.2 | 18.3 | 3/25 | 36.2% |
| Spin | 7 | 27 | 31.59 | 8.73 | 21.7 | 3/16 | 37.2% |
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