IPL 2025 Match 44 will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 25. Both teams are struggling, with just two wins from eight matches, and are languishing at the bottom of the points table. KKR’s playoff hopes are slim after a heavy loss to KKR, while the PBKS has also failed to find form in its season, making the PBKS clash largely irrelevant for the standings.
Match Preview
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be looking to capitalize on their home advantage at Eden Gardens. With a mix of experienced players and promising talents, KKR aims to set a challenging total or successfully chase down any target. Their performance at this venue has been commendable, with a good win record.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | KKR vs PBKS, Match 44, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Saturday, 26 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature– 36°C |
| Humidity– 62% |
| Wind Speed– 21 km/h |
| Chance of Rain – Clear |
Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens’ pitch provides consistent bounce and pace, enabling batsmen to play confidently, with the quick outfield further facilitating run accumulation. Fast bowlers can get some movement with the new ball, especially in the early overs, while spinners may find help as the game progresses. Overall, the pitch is more favorable to batting, promoting high-scoring matches.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| KKR Won | 21 |
| PBKS Won | 13 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders (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
Punjab Kings (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
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
Shreyas Iyer
Ajinkya Rahane
Priyansh Arya
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Top All-rounders:
Sunil Narine
Marco Jansen
Top Bowlers:
Varun Chakaravarthy
Arshdeep Singh
Harshit Rana
Yuzvendra Chahal
Wicket Keeper:
Prabhsimran Singh
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters from both sides: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane
- Captain: Prabhsimran Singh
- Vice-Captain: Sunil Narine
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Today’s Winner Prediction: The Team batting second to win the match
Given the chasing-friendly pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, and recent form, the toss could play a big role in deciding the winner.
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.