The IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) promises to be an exciting contest. With KKR’s power-packed lineup featuring stars like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, and PBKS boasting match-winners like Shreyas Iyer and Glenn Maxwell, this game at Eden Gardens is expected to be a high-octane battle. Fans and fantasy players alike are eagerly waiting to see which team takes the lead in this crucial encounter.
KKR vs PBKS Match Details Table – IPL 2025
| Match Info | Details |
| Match | KKR vs PBKS |
| League | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Date | 26 April 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Garden, Kolkata |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Format | T20 |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports, JioCinema (Digital) |
| Toss Time | 7:00 PM IST |
KKR vs PBKS Overall Head-to-Head Record:
| Category | Details |
| Total Matches Played | 32 |
| Matches Won by KKR | 21 |
| Matches Won by PBKS | 11 |
| No Result/Tie | 0 |
| First Encounter | April 3, 2008 (PBKS won) |
| Last Encounter | May 8, 2023 (KKR won) |
| Highest Team Score (KKR) | 245/6 in 2018 |
| Highest Team Score (PBKS) | 214/8 in 2023 |
| Lowest Team Score (KKR) | 109 in 2017 |
| Lowest Team Score (PBKS) | 119 in 2011 |
| Biggest Win (By Runs) | KKR won by 63 runs (2012) |
| Closest Win | KKR won by 2 runs (2021) |
KKR vs PBKS Past 5 IPL Match performance
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | KKR Score | PBKS Score | Player of the Match |
| May 8, 2023 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR | Won by 5 wickets | 182/5 (19.5) | 179/7 (20) | Andre Russell |
| April 1, 2023 | Mohali | PBKS | Won by 7 runs (DLS) | 146/7 (16) | 191/5 (20) | Arshdeep Singh |
| April 1, 2022 | Wankhede, Mumbai | KKR | Won by 6 wickets | 141/4 (14.3) | 137 (18.2) | Umesh Yadav |
| October 1, 2021 | Dubai | PBKS | Won by 5 wickets | 165/7 (20) | 168/5 (19.3) | KL Rahul |
| April 26, 2021 | Ahmedabad | KKR | Won by 5 wickets | 126/5 (16.4) | 123/9 (20) | Eoin Morgan |
KKR vs PBKS Squads IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – IPL 2025 Squad
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Vice-Captain: Venkatesh Iyer
| Category | Players |
| Batters | Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia |
| Wicketkeeper-Batters | Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz |
| All-Rounders | Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh |
| Bowlers | Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik (withdrawn), Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya (replacement) |
🔴 Punjab Kings (PBKS) – IPL 2025 Squad
Captain: Shreyas Iyer
| Category | Players |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan |
| Wicketkeeper-Batters | Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Vishnu Vinod |
| All-Rounders | Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie |
| Bowlers | Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Harpreet Brar, Kuldeep Sen, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Praveen Dubey, Xavier Bartlett |
Average Score at Eden Garden, Kolkata
| Innings | Average Score |
| First Innings | 167 |
| Second Innings | 154 |
KKR vs PBKS Fantasy XI 2025
| Category | Players |
| Wicketkeepers | Quinton de Kock (KKR), Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS) |
| Batters | Shreyas Iyer (PBKS) (C), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) (VC), Priyansh Arya (PBKS), Rinku Singh (KKR) |
| All-Rounders | Sunil Narine (KKR), Andre Russell (KKR), Glenn Maxwell (PBKS), Marco Jansen (PBKS) |
| Bowlers | Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR), Arshdeep Singh (PBKS) |
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): Leading PBKS with consistent performances; a reliable top-order batter.
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): KKR’s captain and a steady presence at the top of the order.
KKR vs PBKS Winner IPL 2025
Match Winner- KKR
Toss Winner- PBKS
Conclusion
The clash between KKR and PBKS in IPL 2025 is set to be a thrilling encounter, especially with both teams featuring dynamic all-rounders, strong top-order batters, and impactful bowlers. Eden Gardens’ pitch favors batting, so fans can expect a high-scoring game. Fantasy players should focus on multi-skilled cricketers like Russell, Narine, and Maxwellto maximize their points.
FAQs
Q1. Who is the captain of KKR in IPL 2025?
Ajinkya Rahane is leading KKR in IPL 2025.
Q2. Who are the key fantasy picks for KKR vs PBKS?
Key picks include Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Glenn Maxwell.
Q3. Where is the KKR vs PBKS match being played?
The match is scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q4. Which team has won more head-to-head matches?
KKR has won 21 out of 32 matches against PBKS.
Q5. What type of pitch is expected at Eden Gardens?
A batting-friendly pitch with high-scoring potential.
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