Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of the IPL 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh. Both teams will be eager to secure a vital win as the tournament progresses.
Punjab Kings have been inconsistent this season, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches. Their batting lineup has been explosive, with Shreyas Iyer leading from the front. Iyer has been in stellar form, supported by power-hitters like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis. However, Maxwell’s recent struggles with consistency remain a concern. PBKS’ bowling unit, led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, has shown promise but has also been prone to leaking runs under pressure. Marco Jansen and Lockie Ferguson add variety to their attack, while all-rounders like Stoinis provide balance.
The defending champions KKR have had a mixed campaign so far but are coming off a dominant win against Chennai Super Kings. Sunil Narine was the star of that match, contributing both with bat and ball. Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership has been steady, while Andre Russell remains their X-factor. KKR’s bowling attack boast firepower with Anrich Nortje and Varun Chakravarthy leading the charge. The spin duo of Narine and Chakravarthy could be pivotal on the Chandigarh pitch, which often assists spinners.
PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head record
Matches played: 33 | PBKS won: 12 | KKR won: 21
Match details: PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2025
- Date and Time: April 15, 07:30 pm IST / 2:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:
The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh is known for its challenging conditions that often result in low-scoring T20 matches. The pitch has recently demonstrated a tendency to favor slower bowlers, particularly wrist spinners and off-spinners, making spin bowling a decisive factor in games played here. Batters will need to employ a calculated approach, emphasizing solid technique and strategic shot selection to effectively counter the spin-friendly surface.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Prabhsimran Singh
- Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell, Marco Jansen
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Shreyas Iyer (c), Ajinkya Rahane (vc)
- Choice 2: Varun Chakravarthy (c), Marco Jansen (vc)
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Team for today’s match (April 15, 2:00 pm GMT):
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Squads:
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Suryansh Shedge, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Praveen Dubey, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Vishnu Vinod, Harpreet Brar, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markhande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Umran Malik.
