PBKS vs KKR: The second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is here and Punjab Kings will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 1st at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.
Shikhar Dhawan has been named the new captain of Punjab Kings for the upcoming season, as the team looks to improve on their lacklustre performance last year.
They released nine players, including former captain Mayank Agarwal ahead of the mini-auction, and acquired six new players, with Sam Curran being their most expensive buy at INR 18.5 crores. With their revamped roster, all eyes will be on Punjab Kings to see if they can turn things around this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, will have a new captain in Nitish Rana for the upcoming season, as Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
They underwent significant changes before the mini-auction, retaining just 14 players and releasing 15. They traded for Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals, Lockie Ferguson, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from the Gujarat Titans.
This match at Mohali between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders is sure to be a thrilling affair, with both teams boasting an impressive array of talent.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the Match 2 of the Indian Premier League, 2023.
PBKS vs KKR Match Details
- Match: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 2
- Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
- Time: 3:30 PM (IST) | 10:00 AM (GMT) | 3:30 PM (Local)
- Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Pitch Report For PBKS vs KKR, Match 2 of IPL 2023
Batters will relish the conditions at Mohali, with the pitch likely to provide ample opportunities to score runs. Meanwhile, pacers will also be able to make an impact with the ball. The history of the venue suggests that the chasing teams will have an advantage here and hence whoever wins the toss will look to bowl first.
Pitch Stats of Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali For PBKS vs KKR, Match 2 of IPL 2023
Stats based on previous five matches played at this venue-
- Average First Innings Score: 140
- Average Total Score: 130
- Team Batting First Won: 2
- Team Bowling First Won: 3
Probable Playing XI For PBKS vs KKR, Match 2 of IPL 2023
Punjab Kings Playing XI
Shikhar Dhawan (Captain), Matthew Short, Prabsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar.
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
N Jagadeesan (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (Captain), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
PBKS vs KKR Head-to-head Records for Match 2 of IPL 2023
Matches Played
Stats of Punjab Kings & Kolkata Knight Riders Form in Last 5 Matches
PBKS Form
KOL Form
PBKS vs KKR Top Players to Pick in Fantasy Team for Match 2 of IPL 2023
Shikhar Dhawan
With 460 runs in just 14 innings at an impressive average of 38.33 and a strike rate of 122.66, he was the highest run-scorer for the Kings last season. He is also the second-highest run-scorer in the tournament, having breached the 6000-run mark.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz
After being picked as a replacement player for Jason Roy in the previous season, Gurbaz was a part of the Gujarat Titans squad but didn’t feature in any games.
However, his talents did not go unnoticed as Kolkata Knight Riders traded him prior to auction. With a T20 career of 3104 runs in 124 matches at a strike rate of 150.24, Gurbaz is a promising young talent in the IPL circuit.
Sam Curran
The Punjab Kings invested heavily in Sam Curran, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. The team management will be hoping that he can deliver on the faith shown in him and make a significant impact on the field.
PBKS vs KKR Player Record/Stats (Must Picks) For Match 2 of IPL 2023
| Player | Stats (IPL Career) |
|---|---|
| Shikhar Dhawan | 6244 Runs |
| Sam Curran | 32 Wickets & 337 Runs |
| Arshdeep Singh | 40 Wickets |
| Nitish Rana | 2181 Runs & 7 Wickets |
| Andre Russell | 2035 Runs & 89 Wickets |
| Sunil Narine | 152 Wickets & 1025 Runs |
| Umesh Yadav | 135 Wickets |
PBKS vs KKR Captaincy Picks For Match 2 of IPL 2023 Between Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Andre Russell
- Shikhar Dhawan
- Sam Curran
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction – Fantasy Team Suggesting For Match 2 of IPL 2023
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Nitish Rana, Shahrukh Khan
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar
- Captain: Andre Russell
- Vice-Captain: Sam Curran
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Sam Curran
- Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Arshdeep Singh
- Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
- Vice-Captain: Nitish Rana
PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.
PBKS vs KKR – Match 2 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.
