Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) aim to resurrect their campaign as they take on the fifth-placed PBKS at Eden Gardens on Saturday. There is a lot at stake in this game, as both sides are coming off a loss in their previous games.
We’re here with the complete fantasy guide for your Dream11 team for this clash: KKR vs PBKS, Match No. 44 of IPL 2025.
Match Details
- Date: April 26, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: KKR vs PBKS
- Matches Played: 34
- Kolkata Knight Riders Won: 21
- Punjab Kings won: 13
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 164.38 (97 matches)
- These sides have met 13 times at this venue, and KKR has come out on top on 9 occasions
- Though KKR has a better head-to-head record, its PBKS, who won 3 of the last 5 games, including the reverse fixture earlier in the season
- Predicted Winner: Punjab Kings (55% probability)
- Chasing team win percentage: 57.73% (56 games)
Pitch and Weather Report
Eden Gardens characteristics:
- Pitch Characteristics:
- The surfaces here have been fairly high scoring, with already three 200+ totals posted in 3 games
- Spinners have found success here historically
- Potential for a score of more than 180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 77%
- Evening game with hot & humid conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: KKR vs PBKS (IPL 2025)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable XI
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (C)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Anrich Nortje/Moeen Ali
- Vaibhav Arora
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Team Strategy: KKR’s batting once again failed against GT in their pursuit of 199. Raghuvanshi needs to bat up the order as he along with skipper Rahane are the only in-form batters from KKr.
Anrich Nortje might replace Moeen Ali in the playing XI.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Probable XI
- Prabhsimran Singh (WK)
- Priyansh Arya
- Shreyas Iyer (C)
- Nehal Wadhera
- Marcus Stonis
- Josh Inglis
- Shashank Singh
- Harpreet Brar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Marco Jansen
- Yuzvendra Chahal
- Xavier Bartlett
Team Strategy: After a strong start to this IPL, PBKS have fallen off a bit, but are still amongst the top 5. Their batting needs to come good, especially runs from their skipper, Shreyas Iyer, in what is an important fixture for them.
Team News: PBKS are likely to play the same XI.
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Sunil Narine (KKR)
- 256 runs and 36 wickets in 26 games against PBKS
- Has scored 657 runs and taken 72 wickets at this venue
- Potential Points: 100-120
- Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
- Has amassed 456 runs in 15 innings at an SR of just under 150 versus KKR
- This is his former team, and he has very good knowledge about the ground
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Sunil Narine vs Arshdeep Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy vs Shreyas Iyer
- Yuzvendra Chahal vs KKR middle-order
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 3-4 Batters
- 2 Wicket-Keepers
- 2 All-Rounders
- 3 Bowlers
Fantasy Tips for KKR vs PBKS (IPL 2025)
- Has been a good batting surface all along the season, so pick top-order batters from both sides
- Spin could play a part here, hence pick spinners from either side
- Pick in-form players as the captain of the sides
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Team Composition: PBKS 7 – KKR 4
- Wicket-Keepers: Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- All-rounders: Marco Jansen, Sunil Narine (VC)
- Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 175+ runs
- Toss Factor: Sides batting second have won most games here
- Winning Probability:
- Punjab Kings: 55%
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 45%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
