KKR vs PBKS: ipl 2025
In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter set for Tuesday, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mullanpur. KKR enters the match riding high on confidence after a commanding victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), while PBKS will look to bounce back after a disappointing loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), despite posting a formidable total in their last outing.
PBKS vs KKR Venue, TIME, Date, Stadium capacity
Date: 15/04/2025
Time: 7:30 PM, IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mohali, Punjab
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Historically, KKR holds the advantage in head-to-head battles. Out of the 33 matches played between the two sides, KKR has emerged victorious in 21, whereas PBKS has won only 12. However, recent contests suggest a more balanced rivalry—since 2022, both teams have claimed two wins each in their last four matchups.
Russell Could Trouble Iyer and Stoinis
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer looked back in form with a brilliant 82-run knock against SRH. Thanks to his innings and Marcus Stoinis’ late hitting, PBKS posted a massive total of 245 runs. However, KKR has a strong weapon to stop them – Andre Russell.
In the IPL, Russell has dismissed Iyer 5 times in 9 innings. During those matches, Iyer managed just 63 runs at a strike rate of 117. Stoinis too has struggled against Russell – in 9 T20s, he has been dismissed 5 times, scoring just 33 runs at a strike rate of 103.
Iyer Plays Varun Well, But Narine Might Slow Him Down
KKR’s spin duo performed well against CSK, but the conditions in Mullanpur might be different. Shreyas Iyer has a good record against Varun Chakravarthy, scoring 38 runs at a strike rate of 173 in 4 IPL innings, getting out just once.
However, Sunil Narine has managed to slow Iyer down. In 8 IPL innings, Iyer has scored 42 runs at a strike rate of 120 and has been dismissed once by Narine.
Arshdeep Singh’s Job – Quick dismissal of De Kock and Narine
Quinton de Kock has a poor record against most PBKS bowlers like Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Arshdeep, in particular, has dismissed De Kock 4 times in 8 T20 innings.
Arshdeep has also dismissed Narine once in 4 IPL games, and Rahane twice in 4 matches. So far this season, Arshdeep has taken 7 wickets in 5 games but has been a bit expensive with an economy rate over 9.
Powerplay Bowling – A Big Concern for PBKS
For PBKS to trouble KKR’s top order, they must bowl well in the powerplay. However, this season, their powerplay bowling has been the least effective among all teams – with just 4 wickets in 5 matches.
Surprisingly, 2 of those 4 wickets came from Glenn Maxwell, who isn’t even a main bowler. So, if PBKS wants to stop KKR’s strong batting, they must improve their powerplay performance.
Wining Probability
KKR- 48%
PBKS- 52%
Where to watch the match
TV- Starsports Network
Digital – JioHotstar
Pitch and Ground Overview:
Pitch Characteristics:
- Even Playing Field: The pitch strikes a balance, supporting both batters and bowlers. While teams have crossed 200 runs this season, bowlers can capitalize using varied pace.
- Dual Pace: With live grass near the crease and drier areas elsewhere, the pitch behaves inconsistently, rewarding bowlers skilled in slower balls and variations.
- Reliable Bounce and Carry: Consistent bounce and carry persist throughout, allowing batters to execute shots with confidence once set.
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