On Saturday, 25th April, the forty-fourth match of the highly anticipated 18th edition of the IPL 2025 is scheduled between Kolkata Knight Riders against Punjab Kings, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s the KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025.
Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
League
Indian Premier League 2025
Date & Time
Saturday, 26th April, 2025. 7:30PM IST
Stadium
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live Telecast in India
Star Sports TV Network
Live Streaming
Jio Hotstar
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face in-form Punjab Kings at their home ground in Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders the defending champions or IPL 2024, are currently placed at the seventh spot with 3 wins and 5 losses in 8 matches played with 6 points to their name. On the other hand, Punjab Kings having played 8 matches, have won 5 and lost 3, and with 10 points to their name, they are placed at the fifth spot in the points table.
This matchup is crucial for both teams, as they aim to contend for the playoff spot for the IPL 2025. Both teams are in decent form, but Punjab has a better-winning percentage than KKR. And with Shreyas Iyer KKR’s former captain back at his former fortress, the excitement levels are going to reach an extreme state.
Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches Played
34
Matches Won By KKR
21
Matches Won By PBKS
13
KKR vs PBKS Last 5 Match Results
KKR – W L W L L
PBKS – W L W W L
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to assist batsmen with its consistent bounce and pace, allowing the ball to come off the bat easily. While pacers could find some early help from the surface, spinners usually have an impact during the middle overs. Despite controversies surrounding the pitch, it remains uncertain whether KKR’s request for a spin-friendly track will be honored, or if the curator will stick with the usual surface. In the 18 seasons of the IPL, 96 matches have been held at Eden Gardens, with 40 wins for the team batting first and 56 for the team batting second. The highest total at the venue is 262/2, set by Punjab Kings in their successful chase of a massive total last year.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Stats
Stadium
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Capacity
68,000
Average 1st Inn Score
169
Average 2nd Inn Score
153
Matches Won Batting First
41
Matches Won Bowling First
56
Eden Gardens Recent Results
KKR(159/8) vs GT(198/3) – GT won by 39 runs
KKR(234/7) vs LSG(238/3) – LSG won by 4 runs
KKR(200/6) vs SRH(120) – KKR won by 80 runs
KKR vs PBKS Weather Report
KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025 Weather Report Source: AccuWeather
KKR vs PBKS 44th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips of IPL 2025
**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
