KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Prediction, Recent Clash Recap, Match Preview, Head to Head Records, and Fantasy Tips for IPL 2024 clash at Eden Garden, India.
KKR vs PBKS Recent Clash A Recap
Kolkata Knight Riders
Despite strong starts from Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, RCB suffered a setback with a controversial outing.
The partnership between Jacques and Patidar gave hope, but Andre Russell’s double blow turned the tables. Despite the efforts of Karthik and Prabhadesai, KKR won by just 1 run in a thrilling encounter.
Punjab Kings
Rahul Tewatia’s leadership propelled Gujarat Titans to a tough 3-wicket win against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur.
Despite challenges in the middle overs, Shahrukh Khan and Tewatia’s stellar performance secured victory, signaling Gujarat’s resurgence and boosting their confidence for upcoming matches.
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
KKR’s batting has been tremendous, consistently scoring over 200 runs and having many players step up in each game. However, their bowling, especially the pace attack led by Mitchell Starc, has been a matter of concern, leaking runs. Starc, who has taken only two wickets in seven matches, needs to re-evaluate his performance, with Dushmantha Chameera possibly being brought in.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, are struggling, having lost their last four matches and missing their captain in recent matches. They have been unlucky in close matches and need to improve both their batting and bowling in the remaining matches to turn their fortunes around.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Team Updates
- Probable opening pair: Philip Salt and Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi to bat at one-down position
- Middle-order batsmen: Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer
- Captain: Shreyas Iyer
- Wicketkeeper: Philip Salt
- Spin bowlers: Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy
- Pace attack leaders: Harshit Rana and Mitchell Starc
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team Updates
- Probable opening pair: Sam Curran and Prabhsimran Singh
- Top fantasy points scorer: Sam Curran
- One-down batsman: Rilee Rossouw
- Middle-order batsmen: Liam Livingstone and Harpreet Singh
- Captain: Sam Curran
- Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh
- Spin bowlers: Shashank Singh and Harpreet Brar
- Pace attack leaders: Kagiso Rabada and Harshal Patel
Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) |
| Match | KKR vs PBKS, 42nd Match |
| Day and Time | Thursday, 25 April 2024 – 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Garden, India. |
| TV station | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema app |
KKR vs PBKS Head To Head Records
Overall Head-to-Head Records in IPL:
- Matches Played: 32
- KKR Wins: 21
- PBKS Wins: 11
- No Result: –
Head-to-Head Records at Eden Gardens:
- Matches Played: 12
- KKR Wins: 9
- PBKS Wins: 3
- Previous Meeting: KKR won by 5 wickets
Eden Gardens Score Records:
| Total matches: | 13 |
| Batting first won: | 6 |
| Bowling first won: | 7 |
| 1st inn avg score: | 155 |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 137 |
| Highest Total: | 223/5 |
| Lowest Total: | 70/10 |
| Highest Chased: | 162/4 |
| Lowest Defended: | 186/5 |
Eden Garden Pitch And Weather Report
Eden Gardens is known for its batsman-friendly pitch with small boundaries and a flat surface, ideal for strokeplay. Pacers can also benefit from the pitch’s tendency to offer good swing.
The weather in Kolkata on match day is forecasted to be hazy, with a temperature of 36°C and 52% humidity. Winds are light at 2.5 km/h, and visibility is expected to be around 4 KM, with a slight 20% chance of precipitation during the game.
KKR vs PBKS Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad For PBKS: Philip Salt(WK), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), Manish Pandey, Anukul Sudhakar Roy, Allah-Mohammad Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Kona Srikar-Bharat(WK), Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Sherfane Rutherford, Dushmantha Chameera
Punjab Kings Squad For KKR: Sam Curran(C), Prabhsimran Singh(WK), Rilee Rossouw, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(WK), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Vidwath Kaverappa, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh, Atharva Taide, Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow(WK), Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Vishwapratap Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Prince Choudhary
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Playing XI: 1.Philip Salt(WK), 2. Sunil Narine, 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Venkatesh Iyer, 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Andre Russell, 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Harshit Rana
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Impact Player’s: Suyash Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Manish Pandey, Anukul Sudhakar Roy, Vaibhav Arora
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Playing XI: 1.Sam Curran(C), 2. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 3. Rilee Rossouw, 4. Liam Livingstone, 5. Shashank Singh, 6. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Harpreet Brar, 9. Harshal Patel, 10. Kagiso Rabada, 11. Arshdeep Singh
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Impact Player’s: Vidwath Kaverappa, Tanay Thyagarajan, Harpreet Singh
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
In today’s great match of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Punjab Kings will be the toss winner but Kolkata Knight Riders will be the match winner.
Injury & Unavailability
There is currently no injury update available for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) or Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Fantasy Tips
- Key Players: Identify standout players from both teams with a history of performing well in key moments.
- Pitch and Weather: Assess pitch conditions and weather forecast to predict how they may impact player performance.
- Recent Form: Consider the recent form of the players in both the current tournament and the previous matches.
- Playing XI: Keep an eye on the confirmed playing XI to understand the team’s strategies and players’ roles.
- Captaincy Selection: Select your captain and vice-captain wisely based on their potential impact on the match.
- Team Balance: Aim for a balanced team composition covering all key roles including batsmen, all-rounders and bowlers.
- Fantasy Point System : Understand your fantasy platform’s scoring system to optimize your team selections.
- Injury Updates: Stay informed about any last minute injuries or player withdrawals that could affect team dynamics.
- Match Context: Analyze the importance of the match for both teams and predict their respective game plans.
- Research: Conduct in-depth research and analysis considering player statistics, head-to-head records and expert insights.
KKR vs PBKS Small League Must Pick
KKR – Opt for Sunil Narine and Andre Russell.
PBKS – Consider selecting Sam Curran and Liam Livingstone.
KKR vs PBKS Grand League League Risky Pick
KKR – Take a gamble on Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer.
PBKS – Consider going with Shikhar Dhawan and Arshdeep Singh.
Captain & Vice Captain Choice:
- Grand League:
- Captain: Sunil Narine
- Vice-Captain: Arshdeep Singh
- Small League:
- Captain: Ashutosh Sharma
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
Dream11 Grand League Prediction
| Wicket-Keepers | Phil Salt(c), Jitiesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, |
| Batters | A Raghuvanshi, S Iyer, Ashutosh Shrama |
| All-Rounders | Sunil Narine, Andre Russell(vc) |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabad, Varun Chakraborty |
| Captain | Phil Salt(c), |
| Vice-Captain | Andre Russell(vc) |
Dream11 Small League Prediction
| Wicket-Keepers | Phil Salt, Prabhsimran Singh |
| Batters | A Raghuvanshi, S Iyer, Ashutosh Shrama |
| All-Rounders | Sunil Narine(c), Andre Russell(vc), Sam Curran |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, H Patel, Varun Chakraborty, |
| Captain | Sunil Narine(c) |
| Vice-Captain | Andre Russell(vc) |
Dream11 Expert Advice KKR vs PBKS
For optimal Dream11 performance in KKR vs PBKS, consider the form of key players, pitch conditions and weather. Analyze the recent performances of the players, confirm the playing XI and pick a balanced team.
Select captain and vice-captain wisely based on form and potential impact. Stay updated on injuries and match strategy for informed decisions.
Points Table
Updated after DC VS GT on April 24)
| Team | Points | Match | Win | Loss | NRR |
| Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 8 | 7 | 1 | +0.698 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +1.206 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 7 | 5 | 2 | +0.914 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.148 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | +0.415 |
| Delhi Capitals | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -0.386 |
| Gujarat Titans | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | -0.974 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | -0.227 |
| Punjab Kings | 4 | 8 | 2 | 6 | -0.292 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | -1.046 |
Orange And Purple Cap Holder IPL 2024
Orange Cap Leader Board
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs | Inn | NO | HS | Avg | 30s | 50s | 100s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virat Kohli | RCB | 379 | 8 | 2 | 113* | 63 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| 2 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 349 | 8 | 2 | 108* | 58 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant | DC | 342 | 9 | 2 | 88* | 48 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 4 | Sai Sudharsan | GT | 334 | 9 | 0 | 65 | 37 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| 5 | Travis Head | SRH | 324 | 6 | 0 | 102 | 54 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
| 6 | Riyan Parag | RR | 318 | 7 | 2 | 84* | 63 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| 7 | Sanju Samson | RR | 314 | 8 | 3 | 82* | 62 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| 8 | Shivam Dube | CSK | 311 | 8 | 2 | 66 | 51 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 22 |
| 9 | Shubman Gill | GT | 304 | 9 | 1 | 89* | 38 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| 10 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 303 | 8 | 1 | 105* | 43 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Purple Cap Leader Board
| Rank | Player | Team | Matches | Innings | Wickets | Best Bowling | Runs | Average | Economy | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 13 | 15 | 32 | 5/21 | 204 | 6.38 | 7.90 | 14.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | RR | 13 | 20 | 30 | 3/11 | 265 | 8.83 | 8.48 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | Harshal Patel | PBKS | 13 | 21 | 29 | 3/15 | 278 | 9.58 | 8.97 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 4 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 12 | 15 | 24 | 4/55 | 181 | 7.54 | 8.66 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 5 | Mustafizur Rahman | CSK | 12 | 23 | 27 | 4/29 | 277 | 10.26 | 8.91 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | Gerald Coetzee | MI | 12 | 24 | 28 | 4/34 | 288 | 10.29 | 9.12 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | Matheesha Pathirana | CSK | 11 | 13 | 20 | 4/28 | 152 | 7.60 | 8.53 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Sam Curran | PBKS | 11 | 19 | 24 | 3/28 | 211 | 8.79 | 9.40 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 |
| 9 | T Natarajan | SRH | 10 | 17 | 20 | 4/19 | 170 | 8.50 | 8.84 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | Kagiso Rabada | PBKS | 10 | 27 | 32 | 2/18 | 273 | 8.53 | 8.66 | 19.0 | 0 | 0 |
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Disclaimer: Please note that the team presented here has been prepared based on the understanding, analysis and intuition of the author. While building your team, it is important to keep these points in mind and make your decisions accordingly.