IPL 2023: Match 2, PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match Between Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders?

PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction, Match 2 of IPL, 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders have won four out of seven games against the Punjab Kings in Mohali.

Abhimanyu Updated: July 12, 2024 schedule 3 min read

Match 2 PBKS vs KKR Match Predictions IPL 2023

PBKS vs KKR Match 2 of IPL 2023

PBKS vs KKR: Get ready for an exciting evening of cricket as Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders face off in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 1st at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.

Punjab Kings has made a bold move by appointing Shikhar Dhawan as their new captain for the upcoming season. They released nine players, including former skipper Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, and Sandeep Sharma, before the mini-auction last year, and acquired six new players, including Sam Curran for a record-breaking INR 18.5 crores. After a disappointing performance last year, all eyes will be on the new-look Punjab Kings squad to see if they can turn things around.

Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, will be led by a new captain this season, Nitish Rana, as regular skipper Shreyas Iyer is sidelined with a back injury. The team retained 14 players and released 15 ahead of the mini-auction, and made some smart trades, including Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals, Lockie Ferguson, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from the Gujarat Titans.

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With an abundance of talent on both teams’ rosters, the upcoming match at Mohali promises to be an exciting contest.

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

PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at Mohali is likely to favour batters and we can expect a high-scoring game on Saturday. However, pacers will also have something to work with. Recent results suggest that chasing will be the way to go, with four out of the last five IPL matches being won by teams batting second.

PBKS vs KKR Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Matthew Short, Prabsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar.

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Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

N Jagadeesan (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.

PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Records

30
Matches Played

Matches Won

Matches Lost

Punjab Kings & Kolkata Knight Riders Last 5 Match Form

PBKS Form

KKR Form

PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match?

If Punjab Kings (PBKS) win the toss and opts to bat

PBKS Powerplay Score: 45-60 Runs
PBKS Total Score: 180-200
Result: Punjab Kings win the match

If Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the toss and opts to bat

KKR Powerplay Score: 35-55 Runs
KKR Total Score: 160-180
Result: Punjab Kings win the match

PBKS vs KKR Live telecast & Streaming Details, Where to Watch in India?

Live Streaming: JioCinema
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author’s expertise, analysis, and intuition. However, it is important to consider the points mentioned and ultimately use your own discretion when making your final prediction.