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.
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.
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
Matches Played
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.
