Today IPL 2025 Match 44 KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction, This match will be played on 26th April at Eden Gardens, which is the home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR can take advantage of this pitch in this match.
Team Performance in the last match
KKR are currently at the seventh position in the points table of IPL 2025 and they have won just three out of their eight matches and lost five matches. Kolkata Knight Riders have faced two consecutive defeats in their last two matches. They will come into this match with the hope of winning.
While Punjab Kings are at the fifth position in the points table with five wins and three losses in their eight matches this season. They lost to RCB by 7 wickets in their last match, winning this match can help them reach the third position in the points table, leaving behind Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Key Players – KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025
Punjab Kings
Shreyas Iyer: PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer has proved to be the best for his team this season. He has scored a total of 263 runs in eight innings in this IPL 2025, which includes his three half-centuries.
Arshdeep Singh: This PBKS fast bowler has taken 11 wickets in his eight innings, in which he has bowled brilliantly at a strike rate of 15.81, he has proved to be the highest wicket-taker for his team this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane: KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane has been in great form this season. This batsman has scored 271 runs in eight innings, which includes his two half-centuries. He has proved to be the highest run-scorer for his team.
Harshit Rana: KKR’s fast bowler has taken a total of 11 wickets in eight innings, bowling brilliantly at a strike rate of 14.72. He has proved to be an excellent bowler.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders 2025: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 34
KKR Wins: 21
PBKS Wins: 13
What is the Date, Time and Venue of KKR vs PBKS Match 44?
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Teams: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Today’s IPL Match Pitch Report
The surface at the Eden Gardens is known for its batting-friendly nature, especially in the first innings. The average score here has been 181 runs, while the average first-innings score is 193. However, the bowlers, especially pacers, might get some support here in the second innings. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to batting first and posting a tough total for the opponent.
Today Weather Report: The weather forecast calls for mostly sunny skies on match day, with temperatures expected to climb to 35°c. The weather maintains a humidity level of 63%, while winds blow at 23 km/h throughout the game, creating ideal conditions for gameplay. Rain presents no chance.
KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction
Teams will usually prefer to bowl first at Eden Gardens this season, and the teams batting second have won the last three matches of IPL 2025 played here. While the surface proves to be good for batting in the first innings, the bowlers make an impact in the second half of the match.
Who will win?
Given the current form of both the teams this season, Punjab Kings can win this match due to their batting lineup and bowling, but Kolkata Knight Riders may have some advantage playing on their home ground.
