The 31st match of IPL 2025 is going to be played between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This explosive match will be played on April 15 at 7:30 pm at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh.
This match will be telecast live on Jio Hotstar and Star Sports Network.
Check yesterday’s match results here
IPL 2025 PBKS vs KKR: Head to Head
In the last 10 matches between PBKS and KKR, KKR has won 6 matches, while PBKS has won 4.
Last season, there was a close competition between the two, and this time too some similar excitement is expected.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Team Status
KKR has won 3 out of six matches, while Punjab Kings have won three out of 5 matches.
Both teams would like to strengthen their position in the points table by winning this match.
In the IPL 2025 points table, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are at the 5th position with a net run rate of 0.803, while Punjab Kings (PBKS) are at the 6th position with a net run rate of 0.065.
Shreyas Iyer (168 runs) and Priyansh Arya (158 runs) have performed brilliantly in batting for PBKS, but Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal need to make more impact in bowling.
On the other hand, for KKR, Ajinkya Rahane (204 runs) is in great form with the bat, and Varun Chakravarthy (8 wickets), Harshit Rana (7 wickets) and Vaibhav Arora (7 wickets) have impressed in bowling.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Shashank Singh
- Musheer Khan
- Marco Jensen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Arshdeep Singh
- Lockie Ferguson
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Rovman Powell
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
- Anrikh Norkhia
PBKS vs KKR Match Weather and Pitch Report
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PBKS vs KKR 31st Match Dream11 Prediction
IPL 2025 Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Prediction: Keep an eye on these players while making a Dream11 team for Dream11 Prediction. Choosing Ajinkya Rahane or Shreyas Iyer for the captain can be a good option, as both are in form. Andre Russell or Glenn Maxwell will be fine for the vice-captain.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Prabhsimran Singh are good options as wicketkeepers. Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh and Priyansh Arya will be strong choices in batting. Andre Russell, Marcus Stoinis and Sunil Narine can be beneficial for all-rounders.
Varun Chakraborty, Yuzvendra Chahal and Harshit Rana can play an important role in bowling.
Check out tomorrow’s match schedule here
PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Prediction: PBKS is playing on its home ground and looks strong due to the form of Shreyas Iyer. At the same time, KKR would like to maintain the winning streak on the strength of Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell.
According to experts, KKR has a 61% chance of winning, while PBKS has 39%. If the pair of Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh give a good start, then KKR can have the upper hand. But if Priyansh Arya and Glenn Maxwell make a blast, then PBKS can win this match.
