KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction, Today’s Match 31 Tata IPL 2025 will be played on 15th April at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur at 7:30 PM IST. Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team Captain & Vice Captain Predictions.
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is a batting favorite, with the average first innings score being 180-185. The ball comes on to the bat quickly, leading to big shots, while the short square boundaries invite fireworks. Pacers get some swing early on, but there is often mist in the second half which makes the bowlers’ job difficult, giving chasers an advantage. Spinners can come from the back as well, but overall it’s a run-fest. The weather is a comfortable 28-33°C and the skies are clear, perfect for a boundary attack! Teams here tend to get split wins by batting first and chasing targets, so keep the batsmen ready for your Dream11.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction
Minor League Team (Safe Picks)
Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Priyansh Arya, Ajinkya Rahane
All-rounders: Sunil Narine (VC), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Yuzvendra Chahal
Grand League Team (High Risk, High Reward)
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Quinton de Kock
Batsmen: Priyansh Arya (Captain), Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhara
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell (VC)
Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
Captain: Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine
Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya, Glen Maxwell
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Player Insights and Ratings
Wicketkeeper
Quinton de Kock (KKR): This top-order batsman’s quick start makes him a fantasy favourite.
Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS): Scored 36 runs off 24 balls against SRH. Loves to play in the powerplay, which is ideal for this track.
Batsman
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): He scored 250 runs in 5 matches, and his average was 83.33, strike rate 208 against his former team KKR, he is all set to captain the match today!
Priyansh Arya (PBKS): This batsman scored 194 runs, strike rate 220.45. After scoring a century, he will definitely be a blaster.
Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): A steady innings of 30* runs against CSK ensured KKR’s win, will take less possession of the ball for bonus points.
All-rounder
Sunil Narine (KKR): Has scored 44 runs and taken 3 wickets against CSK, bat, bowl and win fantasy points for fun!
Glenn Maxwell (PBKS): Scored 25 runs and took a wicket in the last match. Their bat-ball combination works well on batting-friendly pitches.
Marcus Stoinis (PBKS): Reliable run-getter and gets runs in easy overs, perfect for scoring runs from all sides.
Bowler
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): This bowler has 8 wickets in 6 matches, economy 6.39, his mystery spin can trap the middle order of PBKS.
Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): 14 wickets in 10 matches. New ball swing and yorker deliveries in the death overs make this bowler lethal.
Harshit Rana (KKR): At 2 wickets, CSK can use his pace early in the innings.
Why this team?
KKR’s spin duo (Narain, Chakravarthy) and top order depth make them formidable, but PBKS batsmen Shreyas, Arya, Maxwell are all set for a flat pitch at Mullanpur. The advantage of playing on home ground and a hungry team are in Punjab’s favour. We believe Punjab Kings have a 55-58% chance of winning. However, KKR’s X-factor could pose a tough challenge for a last-ball blazing performance!
Strategy Suggestions for Today’s IPL Dream11
Differential Pick:
Nehal Wadhera (PBKS): 105 runs for the Grand League, a middle order gem with a low 15% ownership.
Harshit Rana (KKR): 25% favourite, but his early wickets could surprise.
Overlooked:
Suryansh Shej (PBKS): Limited impact, save his credits.
Manish Pandey (KKR): Not in the playing XI, stay away.
Toss Factor: As confirmed after the toss, dew factor favours second innings batsmen.
Combo Tip: Adopt 2-3-3-3 (wicketkeeper-batsman-or-bowler) for balance, rely on allrounders for maximum points.
Injury Monitor: Lockie Ferguson’s fitness could see him replace Yash Thakur in the squad if he is ruled out.
This PBKS vs KKR match prediction aims to give you the best possible result for your fantasy league.
