KKR vs PBKS Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	Punjab Kings (PBKS)
55%	45%

 

Kolkata Knight Riders to Win- (1.90)

• PBKS’s out-of-form batting order was capitalised on by KKR’s strong bowling attack.
• Ajinkya Rahane consistently racks up runs in the middle overs.
• KKR dominates the head-to-head contest 9-4 against PBKS at Eden Gardens.
• Desperately looking for a home win, KKR has a great chance against the out-of-form PBKS.

KKR vs PBKS Betting Odds

	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
KKR to Win	1.90	1.80	2.05
PBKS to Win	1.90	2.00	1.87
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The revenge week is heating up as the IPL reaches its concluding stage. KKR will not only be looking to defeat PBKS but also to keep their playoff qualification hopes alive. Meanwhile, Punjab is also seeking a win to strengthen their chances of making the top four.

This is a do-or-die game for KKR; if they lose, their playoff hopes will hang by a thread. Our KKR vs PBKS match prediction analyzes which team might dominate the contest. For cricket enthusiasts, trusted IPL betting sites offer exciting opportunities to win real cash rewards.

KKR vs PBKS Team Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata’s last performance was so poor that they were never in the game, whether in the first or second innings. From batting to bowling, every department failed to deliver. A team that heavily relies on its deep batting lineup is collapsing match after match, with only Raghuvanshi and Rahane performing among the star batters.

One major reason for KKR’s defeat was the bizarre experimentation with Raghuvanshi’s batting order; sending him at No. 9 in the last match was a completely illogical decision by the KKR think tank.

If KKR wants to win this game, they must stop tinkering with the batting order and use Raghuvanshi properly; he should bat at No. 4. They should also trust domestic pacers like Harshit and Vaibhav instead of overseas options like Starc and Spencer Johnson. Additionally, Russell should be used more as a bowler rather than a finisher, as he has lost his finishing touch; KKR should rely on Rinku Singh for that role instead.

If KKR follows this strategy, they will surely make a strong comeback.

Punjab Kings

In their last match, Punjab Kings defeated Kolkata Knight Riders in a nail-biting low-scoring thriller. However, they couldn’t capitalize on this momentum, suffering a heavy 7-wicket defeat against RCB in their subsequent encounter. Punjab started the season strongly with their top order (Prabhsimran, Prithvi Shaw, and Shreyas Iyer) consistently scoring runs.

However, their recent batting slump has exposed an over-reliance on the top order – when they fail, the team struggles. The middle/lower order hasn’t shown enough intent, except for brief cameos from Wadhera, who couldn’t convert stars into match-winning innings.

Arshdeep Singh remains effective in the powerplay, but lacks support from other pacers. The team misses Lockie Ferguson’s impact, while Xavier Bartlett continues to underperform. Yuzvendra Chahal takes early wickets but becomes expensive when batters target him – his effectiveness depends on match conditions.

KKR vs PBKS Match Details

Match: KKR vs PBKS, Match-44 Date and Time: April 26, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Live Streaming: TV- Star Sports Network Mobile- JioHotstar App

KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
KKR	34	21	13	00
PBKS	34	13	21	00

KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records (Kolkata)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
KKR	13	09	04	00
PBKS	13	04	09	00

KKR vs PBKS Recent Form

• KKR- W, L, W, L, L
• PBKS- W, L, W, W, L

Pitch and Weather Conditions

Eden Gardens has always been considered a batting-friendly pitch. In this IPL season alone, teams have crossed the 200-run mark three times at this venue. The pitch is expected to remain favourable for batters, potentially setting up another high-scoring contest. Both teams possess skilled spinners who could trouble batters if the surface offers some grip. While batters may dominate, they’ll need to stay cautious against spin threats. Another run-fest is likely, but spinners could play a decisive role in the middle overs.

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.

Dew Chances: High Chances

Eden Gardens IPL Records

Total Matches	96
Wins by Teams Batting First	40
Wins by Teams Batting Second	56
Average Score in First Innings	164
Highest Team Total	262/2 (Punjab Kings)
Lowest Team Total	49 (RCB)

KKR vs PBKS Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact/Substitute- Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Punjab Kings- Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (C), Josh Inglis (WK), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact/Substitute- Harpreet Brar

KKR vs PBKS Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
KKR	Ajinkya Rahane (Batter)	50 off 36 balls (4x5, 6x1) vs GT
	Angkrish Raghuvanshi	27 off 13 balls (4×3, 6×1) vs GT
PBKS	Priyansh Arya (Batter)	103 off 42 balls (4x7, 6x9) vs CSK
	Yuzvendra Chahal (Bowler)	4/28 vs KKR

KKR vs PBKS Betting Tips

• Toss- PBKS
• Match- KKR

Betting Tips	Odds
First Boundary will be Six	6.00
Shreyas Iyer as Top Batter	4.50
Dismissal #1 method (LBW). Innings #1	9.00

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