
The Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Punjab Kings in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, scheduled for Saturday, 26 April 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 25 April 2025. Both teams will look to gain momentum in the tournament, with fans eagerly awaiting this thrilling clash. In this blog, find out who will win today’s IPL 2025 Match 44 KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction
KKR vs PBKS Match Details
Detail | Info |
Match | KKR vs PBKS, Match 44, IPL 2025 |
Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Date & Time | Saturday, 26 April 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Live Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Pitch Report:
The pitch at Eden Gardens offers consistent bounce and pace, allowing batsmen to play their shots with confidence, while the quick outfield aids in accumulating runs. Fast bowlers can extract some movement with the new ball, particularly in the initial overs, and spinners may find some assistance as the game progresses. However, the pitch generally favors batting, making it conducive for high-scoring encounters.
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches | 34 |
Won by KKR | 21 |
Won by PBKS | 13 |
Predicted Playing XIs
KKR:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
PBKS:
Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Harpreet Brar
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter:
Ajinkya Rahane is likely to be the best batter, known for his solid technique and ability to anchor the innings while playing crucial knocks under pressure.
Probable Best Bowler:
Yuzvendra Chahal is expected to be the best bowler, with his sharp spin and wicket-taking ability, making him a key threat in the middle overs.
Today’s Match Prediction:
Kolkata Knight Riders haven’t found a way to win at home consistently this season. That vulnerability makes the visitors the favourites to win.
Match Scenarios
Scenario 1: KKR bats first
- First Innings score prediction: KKR will score 170-180
- Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Scenario 2: PBKS bats first
- First Innings score prediction: PBKS will score 190-200
- Result prediction: PBKS will win the match
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.