Kolkata Knight Riders are set to host Punjab Kings in IPL 2024’s 42nd match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, starting at 7:30 PM IST on April 26. The last match at this venue saw a combined total of 443/16 runs, hinting at another high-scoring game. The nature of the pitch makes run-scoring challenging to contain, with 200 being considered a par score.
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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
In IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders have emerged as a dominant force, securing five victories out of seven matches and holding the second spot in the points table. With just three more wins needed from their remaining seven games, they are in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs.
In contrast, Punjab Kings have struggled significantly this season, with only Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma showing consistency in batting. The team’s overall performance has been dismal, leaving them in a precarious position. PBKS must win all their remaining matches to salvage their playoff hopes, although their chances appear dim.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Betting Tips
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Coin Toss
The toss holds immense significance at Eden Gardens due to its small dimensions, making it challenging to defend targets. Historical data indicates that teams batting second have emerged victorious in nearly 59% of IPL matches at this venue. Therefore, it’s anticipated that both captains will choose to bowl first after winning the toss.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Who Will Win?
With players hitting form and a well-rounded contribution from across the squad, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) present a formidable force in IPL 2024. Their consistent display of outstanding cricket has landed them securely in the second spot on the points table. In contrast, Punjab Kings (PBKS) find themselves languishing at the bottom. Given KKR’s dominant form and PBKS’s lackluster performance, our prediction strongly favors KKR to win convincingly.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Top Batsman
KKR’s batting lineup relies heavily on Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, and Andre Russell. Narine and Salt have been dynamic openers with 286 and 249 runs respectively. Russell has proven his worth with crucial contributions whenever given the chance.
PBKS, on the other hand, look to Prabhsimran Singh for substantial runs, especially after his recent 35-run knock boosting his confidence. Ashutosh Sharma and Shashank Singh have emerged as reliable run-scorers in challenging situations, offering stability to PBKS’s batting lineup.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Top Bowler
For KKR, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Harshit Rana stand out as important bowlers. Narine’s spin expertise, Harshit’s pace and precision, and Russell’s strategic bowling have earned each of them nine wickets this season.
Meanwhile, PBKS relies on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, and Harshal Patel. Rabada leads with 10 wickets, while Harshal and Sam Curran, despite being a tad expensive, have clinched 13 and 10 wickets respectively.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Batting First Team Scores
The nature of the pitch makes run-scoring challenging to contain, suggesting we may witness another high-scoring game, with 200 being considered a par score.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Playing XI
Punjab Kings
- Sam Curran (c)
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Rilee Rossouw
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Shashank Singh
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Harpreet Brar
- Harshal Patel
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
KKR vs PBKS Live Score
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KKR vs PBKS Head to Head
| Matches Played | KKR Won | PBKS Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 32 | 21 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Tips
- Sunil Narine has been consistent at the top, scoring 286 runs. Back him as KKR’s top batter.
- Andre Russell bowls at death and has good variations. Back him as the top KKR bowler in the upcoming match.
- Ashutosh Sharma has scored just over 150 runs for the team but he has scored runs against all odds and when the chips were down. He could be promoted up the order and thus could be backed as PBKS’s top batter.
- Kagiso Rabada has taken 10 wickets this season and is PBKS’ best bowler.
- KKR have been in ruthless form and have hit plenty of sixes this season. From Narine to Russell, players like to deal in sixes. Back KKR to score more than 10.5 sixes in the match.
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Last Updated on April 25, 2024
