KOL vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction With Stats, Pitch Report & Player Record of IPL 2023 For Match 53
KOL vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Match 53 of IPL, 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders have had a disappointing run in the tournament so far, winning only four out of their 10 matches played.
KOL vs PBKS: Kolkata Knight Riders will lock horns against Punjab Kings in Match 53 of the IPL, 2023 on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Kolkata Knight Riders have played 10 matches so far in the tournament, with six losses and four wins. They are currently sitting at the 8th position on the points table, having accumulated eight points. The team is entering this game on the back of a close win against Sunrisers Hyderabad and will be eager to continue their winning run.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have had a somewhat inconsistent season, having won five matches and lost as many out of the 10 they have played so far. They currently sit in seventh place on the points table with 10 points. The team is coming off a six-wicket loss to the Mumbai Indians and will be looking to bounce back in this game.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Match 53 of the Indian Premier League, 2023.
KOL vs PBKS Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53
- Date: Monday, May 8, 2023
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST) | 2:00 PM (GMT) | 7:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Pitch Report For KOL vs PBKS, Match 53 of IPL 2023
The surface at Eden Gardens has a well-balanced pitch that offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. The seamers can expect some early wickets, while the spinners are likely to find assistance during the middle overs. Both teams would prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
Pitch Stats of Eden Gardens, Kolkata For KOL vs PBKS, Match 53 of IPL 2023
Stats based on previous five matches played at this venue-
- Average First Innings Score: 198
- Average Total Score: 183
- Team Batting First Won: 3
- Team Bowling First Won: 2
Probable Playing XI For KOL vs PBKS, Match 53 of IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (C), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.
Impact Player: Nathan Ellis
KOL vs PBKS Head-to-head Records for Match 53 of IPL 2023
Matches Played
Stats of Kolkata Knight Riders & Punjab Kings Form in Last 5 Matches
KOL Form
PBKS Form
KOL vs PBKS Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for Match 53 of IPL 2023
Liam Livingstone
He put up a superb display in the last match against Mumbai Indians, hammering their bowlers all around the park. He is a clean hitter of the ball and will be hoping to carry his good form into this match.
Jitesh Sharma
He has proven to be a reliable finisher for the Punjab Kings in this tournament, having closed out several matches for them already. He has a knack for hitting the ball hard and sending it flying over the boundary. He will be keen to continue his stellar form in this game.
Varun Chakravarthy
He has been the go-to spinner for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He played a pivotal role in their recent victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, defending runs in the final over with aplomb. He is currently the leading wicket-taker for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
KOL vs PBKS Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 53 of IPL 2023
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Rinku Singh | 316 Runs |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 303 Runs |
| Shikhar Dhawan | 292 Runs |
| Nitish Rana | 275 Runs |
| Jitesh Sharma | 239 Runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 16 Wickets |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 14 Wickets |
| Suyash Sharma | 9 Wickets |
| Nathan Ellis | 9 Wickets |
| Sunil Narine | 7 Wickets |
KOL vs PBKS Captaincy Picks For Match 53 of IPL 2023 Between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
- Jason Roy
- Sam Curran
- Shikhar Dhawan
KOL vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 53 of IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Jason Roy
- Vice-Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Sam Curran
- Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
KOL vs PBKS Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Punjab Kings are expected to win this match.
KOL vs PBKS – Match 53 of IPL 2023, Live Broadcast & Online Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?
- Live Streaming: JioCinema
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
