IPL 2025: 31th match, PBKS is set to face off against Kolkata Knight Riders in what promises to be an intriguing clash.
Match Info
| Match | PBKS vs KKR, Match 31, Indian Premier League,T20 |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, April 15th, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 pm IST |
| Venue | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh |
On Tuesday, we head to the New PCA Cricket Stadium to see the Punjab Kings take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in match 31 of the 2025 Indian Premier League. PBKS are in sixth place in the standings, while KKR are fourth. Let’s get into the match prediction.
After storming out of the blocks with back-to-back victories at the start of the season, the Punjab Kings will now be looking to bounce back to winning ways after an eight-wicket loss to the Sunrisers on Saturday.
SRH chased down Punjab’s massive 245/6 target, but the Kings will take many positives from that match – particularly the fact that it was the fourth time they surpassed 200 runs this season.
Shreyas Iyer delivered another impressive knock of 82 in just 36 deliveries against SRH. PBKS will now be looking for major improvement from their bowlers in this one.
Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders have been a mixed bag this season, but they enter this match after demolishing the Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets on Friday.
Sunil Narine came to life for the first time this season against CSK, bagging 3/13 with the ball before smashing 44 runs in just 18 deliveries to help his side wrap up the win in just 10.1 overs.
PBKS vs KKR Team Analysis:
Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings have had a mixed run of form in the tournament, including brilliant performances in some matches. They are currently placed in the sixth spot on the tournament’s points table, with three wins and two defeats in their five games so far, and six points. A win in this game will help them move to the fifth spot in the tournament standings.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Speaking of the defending champions, KKR, they are in fifth place on the tournament’s points table. Ajinkya Rahane’s men have won and lost three games each in their six matches so far, earning six points. They will aim to win this game and move to the fourth spot in the points tally, surpassing the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).
Head to Head Records
In the 33 matches played against each other, Kolkata Knight Riders have won 21, while Punjab Kings could secure the victory in only 12.
| Stat | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Wins | 12 | 21 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Win Batting 1st | 6 | 12 |
| Win Chasing | 6 | 9 |
| Highest Total | 262/2 | 261/6 |
| Lowest Total | 119 | 79 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 262 | 200 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 116 | 140 |
| Most Runs (Player) | KL Rahul (317 runs) | Gautam Gambhir (492 runs) |
| Highest Individual Score | Wriddhiman Saha (115*) | Manish Pandey (94) |
| Most Wickets (Player) | Piyush Chawla (24 wickets) | Sunil Narine (34 wickets) |
| Best Bowling Figures | Sandeep Sharma (4/25) | Sunil Narine (5/19) |
Last 5 Encounters
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Punjab Kings won by 8 wickets
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wickets
- Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS Method).
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Kolkata Knight Riders won by 6 wickets
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets
PBKS vs KKR – Highest Total
PBKS: 262
KKR: 261
PBKS vs KKR – Lowest Total
PBKS: 119
KKR: 109
PBKS vs KKR – Highest Individual Scores
PBKS: Wriddhiman Saha – 115*
KKR: Manish Pandey – 94
PBKS vs KKR – Best Bowling Figure
PBKS: Sandeep Sharma 4/25
KKR: Sunil Narine 5/19
PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report
ere’s what to expect from the pitch and match-day atmosphere for this thrilling PBKS vs KKR encounter:
| Pitch Behaviour | Bowling-friendly |
| Highest IPL Score | 192 |
| Best Suited for | Pace Bowling |
| Winning Percentage | 52% (Chasing team) |
The New Chandigarh Stadium has historically provided ample support for pace bowlers, with good bounce and movement early on. Seamers who hit the right lengths can trouble batters, making stroke play challenging in the initial overs.
As the match progresses, batters will need to apply themselves to build an innings, while spinners might come into play in the later stages. With a competitive pitch on offer, both teams will need smart strategies to gain the upper hand.
PBKS vs KKR Weather Report:
Rain is not expected to play spoilsport during the PBKS vs KKR game on Tuesday, with a maximum temperature of 38°C and a minimum of 25°C.
Punjab Kings Squad
Batters – Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod (wk), Josh Inglis (wk), Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shashank Singh
Pace bowling all-rounders – Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Aaron Hardie, Suryansh Shedge
Spin bowling all-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya, Musheer Khan
Kolkata Knight Riders
Batters – Rinku Singh, Ajinkya Rahane (C) , Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey
Fast-bowling all-rounders – Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh
Spin-bowling all-rounders – Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali
Wicketkeepers – Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Luvnith Sisodia
Pacers – Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Umran Malik
Spinners – Varun Chakaravarthy, Mayank Markande
Tactical Analysis
- PBKS Strategy:
- PBKS will aim to post a big total if they bat first, relying on their power hitters to dominate the opposition.
- They need to ensure their middle order contributes significantly to avoid collapsing after the powerplay.
- KKR Strategy:
- KKR will look to capitalize on their strong middle order and finishers to chase down any target.
- Their bowlers will focus on restricting PBKS in the powerplay and middle overs.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Prediction
While the Kolkata Knight Riders secured a commanding victory over CSK last time out, it is worth bearing in mind that the men in yellow have been in dismal form this season, so take that win with a pinch of salt.
Despite coming up on the wrong side of a couple of results this year, the Punjab Kings look a much better side than in previous seasons, and if they post another big target here, we feel KKR may struggle to chase it down. Our Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders prediction is Punjab Kings wins the match.
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2025 IPL TEAM
Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super kings Gujrat Titans Kolkata knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bengaluru