Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take the 44th match of Punjab Kings (PBK) IPL 2025 At the Eden Gardens on 26 April.

After making a mixed start in the tournament, KKR has completely lost its track with just one win in the last four matches. Overall, he has won only three of the eight games and struggling in seventh position in the points table. They are coming after a loss of 39 runs against Gujarat Titans in their most recent stability. KKR Officially not out of the tournament, but Ajinkya Rahane and Sah. To qualify for the playoffs, one has to win at least five of the remaining six matches.

Speaking about Punjab Kings, Shreyas Iyer -led unit has maintained a good pace this season. He is fifth at the table with five wins in eight matches. If they manage to win the upcoming game, they will jump to third place. He lost his previous game against RCB by seven wickets. However, the squad has seen quite strong and balanced this year and remain one of the claimants for the playoffs.

Matching details

match	Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 44, IPL 2025
venue	Eden Garden, Kolkata
Date time	Saturday, April 26, 2025, 7:30 pm (IST)
Live broadcast and streaming details	JIOSTAR Network Channel, Jiohotstar (App and Website)

Pitch -report

The Eden Garden pitch is expected to be in favor of the batsmen. There should be some help for spinners as sports. The captain who win the toss should chase.

Head-to-head record

KKR and PBK have played 34 matches against each other so far, with the former win 21 and later 13.

Matchbox	34
Kolkata won by Knight Riders	21
Lively Punjab kings	13
No result	00
Played earlier	May 3, 2008 – PBK won
Last played	April 26, 2024 – PBK won

See here: IPL points Table 2025 | Latest and update

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