Since the beginning of the tournament, one team has had the most spotlight – and that is of course the defending champions of IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been succeeding in maintaining their position within the upper half of the table. And now, as Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders is just around the corner both teams would be looking forward to changing the trajectory of their standings.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) has been doing okay for themselves so far which means they are stuck in the middle lineup. To get above, they need more wins and fewer losses. Could this match be an opportunity for them or would KKR take advantage again? Here is everything you need to know to calculate the answer.
PBKS vs KKR Match Details
- Date: 15 April, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM, IST
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium
- TV: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioCinema
PBKS vs KKR head to head
The Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders rivalry has been a rather lopsided one giving KKR all the advantage. So far in the 33 PBKS vs KKR head to head encounters, KKR have dominated PBKS on field by winning a whopping number of 21 times. PBKS managed mere 12 victories as opposite to that for itself.
Ahead is how the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders matches turned out:
KKR Won | Matches Played | PBKS Won |
21 | 33 | 12 |
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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Standings
In the Match 31 of the IPL 2025 season, the match set for Monday April 15, 2025 is Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders. As of now, the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders standings looks like this: KKR has played 6 total matches in the tournament and have managed to have a 50-50 win-rate. This means while they have faced 3 losses, they also have 3 wins.
Meanwhile, PBKS has played 4 matches out of which they have also won 3 and lost 1. Here is what the Kolkata vs Punjab Match Scorecard looks like.
Kolkata vs Punjab Timeline
Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses |
PBKS | 4 | 3 | 1 |
KKR | 6 | 3 | 3 |
As per the PBKS vs KKR timeline, both seem to be in similar waters as far as the total number of wins is considered for the upcoming Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders game. As the Kolkata vs Punjab match will take place in Punjab’s home ground, KKR have also been displaying promising stats ahead of the Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders match.
PBKS, on the other hand, are not one to go down easily. And since they do have the home advantage, this match could end up in their favour. Could it be this match? Would KKR secure its chances for the better with this game as well? Only one way to know.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
For the upcoming Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders match, it is important to know as to what the playing XI might look like. Here is our take for the PBKS vs KKR dream11 prediction.
Wicketkeepers:
- Quinton de Kock (KKR)
- Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
- Venkatesh Iyer (KKR)
All-Rounders:
- Glenn Maxwell (PBKS)
- Marco Jansen (PBKS)
- Andre Russell (KKR)
- Sunil Narine (KKR)
Bowlers:
- Aarshdeep Singh (PBKS)
- Lockie Ferguson (PBKS)
Captain: Andre Russell (KKR)
Vice-Captain: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is traditionally batting-friendly, offering good pace and bounce that favors stroke play.
Weather Report:
On April 15, 2025, Chandigarh is expected to experience moderately warm conditions. Humidity levels are anticipated to be moderate, and no rainfall is expected, ensuring uninterrupted play.
Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders
Since consecutive performance is important in a sport such as Cricket, it is essential to look at these two teams and analyse their performance to maintain consecutive wins. While PBKS has won two initial games in succession, the same cannot be said for KKR.
That said, KKR has also managed to not lose matches in succession, which keeps the team hopeful and the players on their toes. Could the upcoming Punjab Kings vs Knight Riders give KKR its first consecutive victory of the season? Only time will tell.