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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders
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Punjab Kings
KKR vs PBKS Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and choose to bat first
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Punjab Kings have chased down targets of over 200 nine times in the IPL- the most by any team.
- Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 33 wickets in 24 games against KKR, at an economy of 7.96. This makes him a great candidate to take at least one wicket in this match.
- Finn Allen has a strike rate of 271 this season. Back him to play another knock with a strike rate of over 200.
- Since 2025, Punjab Kings have smashed 196 sixes, which is the most by any team.
Punjab Kings are our picks for the winners of this match.
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 31.2°C|Mist |
KKR vs PBKS Live Prediction
KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 12 of the 2026 IPL will have Kolkata Knight Riders take on Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens. A heavy loss to SRH has left KKR down in ninth spot on the table. On the other hand, Punjab are sitting at the top, coming into this game after winning their first two matches in a row. KKR have a tough task ahead after a poor start in the tournament, and they will need a big turnaround to get back on track. Punjab head into this contest with more confidence and will look to keep their winning run going. They have also beaten KKR in three of their last four meetings, which gives them added confidence.
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RECENT PERFORMANCE
KKR
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KKR
161/10 in 16.0 10.06
226/8 in 20.0 11.3
224/4 in 19.1 11.69
220/4 in 20.0 11
278/3 in 20.0 13.9
168/10 in 18.4 9
206/4 in 20.0 10.3
205/8 in 20.0 10.25
PBKS
W
W
L
W
L
PBKS
209/5 in 20.0 10.45
210/5 in 18.4 11.25
190/9 in 20.0 9.5
184/7 in 20.0 9.2
207/5 in 19.0 10.89
203/6 in 20.0 10.15
101/10 in 14.1 7.13
106/2 in 10.0 10.6
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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182/5 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders won by 5 wkts
179/7 in 20.0
191/5 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Punjab Kings won by 7 runs (DLS method)
146/7 in 16.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders went into their second match aiming to recover from their loss to Mumbai Indians, but things got worse as they went down by 65 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad, slipping to ninth place on the table. Chasing 227, they managed only 161, which left their net run rate at -1.964. Their performances with both bat and ball have lacked consistency, and they need a much better effort if they are to turn things around quickly this season.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has been their best batter so far, scoring 103 runs across two innings at a strike rate of 178. He has back-to-back fifties and looks in good touch to cross the 30-run mark again here. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has also done well with 75 runs at a strike rate of 150, though his scoring rate tends to dip after the powerplay, going down to 130 since IPL 2023. That makes the first six overs very important for him, where he has scored at 168 over the last three seasons.
Finn Allen is another player they will look to for a quick start, given he is striking at 270 right now. If he manages to stay at the crease for over 25 balls, he can have a big say in the outcome.
Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, and Ramandeep Singh have not made much of an impact so far. Among them, Green looks the best pick to score over 30 runs here at a strike rate above 150.
Blessing Muzarabani and Vaibhav Arora have shared seven wickets between them so far while leading the pace attack. Kartik Tyagi has picked up two wickets but has been expensive, going at over 11 per over. Varun Chakaravarthy has also struggled, conceding at 13 an over and allowing boundaries almost every over.
KKR Over/Under Betting Tips
Finn Allen: Total Sixes Over 1.5 @ 1.92
Allen smashed 2 sixes in the 7 balls he faced at Eden Gardens in the last match, and has hit over 1.5 sixes in both matches played this season. He is a fierce striker of the ball who deals exclusively in boundaries and sixes. The short square boundaries at Eden Gardens suit his hitting perfectly, and you can bank on him to clear the rope more than once against Punjab Kings.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi: Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
Raghuvanshi has been the standout batter for KKR this season, scoring half-centuries against MI and SRH. He has been measured yet calculated in his approach, taking smart risks and accumulating a total of 103 runs in 2 matches. With KKR needing a big performance to get off the mark this season, Raghuvanshi will be central to their batting effort and we back him to score over 23 runs.
Total Fours Over 16.5 @ 1.75
KKR are averaging 17.5 fours per match this season. Their overall record at Eden Gardens sits at 15 fours per match, but this season they have been a far stronger boundary-hitting side. We back KKR to hit over 16.5 fours in today's fixture, backed by their strong form in this market and the fast outfield at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani Impact Subs: Finn Allen, Manish Pandey
Kolkata Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Finn Allen, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Navdeep Saini
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings are off to a strong start this season with two straight wins, putting them at the top of the standings. In their most recent game, they beat Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, chasing down 210 in just 18.4 overs with time to spare.
Cooper Connolly has been their best batter so far, scoring 108 runs across two matches at a strike rate of 163. Opener Prabhsimran Singh has also made a solid start, with 80 runs in two games, but his strike rate of 138 is an area he needs to work on, as it can slow things down.
Captain Shreyas Iyer stepped up in the last match, hitting a quick fifty in only 26 balls to kill the chase. He also has a strong record against KKR, scoring 481 runs in 14 matches at an average of 41, which puts him in a good spot to cross 35 runs in this game.
The batting lineup also includes Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, and Marcus Stoinis, all of whom can score quickly and keep the momentum going in the middle overs.
The bowling attack has done well in the opening games, with Vijaykumar Vyshak picking up five wickets in two matches at an economy of nine. Yuzvendra Chahal has also been effective, taking three wickets while keeping things tight at an economy of seven. He has done well against KKR in the past with 33 wickets in 24 games, and his contest against Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh could play an important role.
Arshdeep Singh has not had the best start to the season, but he will be looking to bounce back with a stronger outing here.
PBKS Over/Under Betting Tips
Cooper Connolly: Total Fours Over 1.5 @ 1.75
Connolly has hit a total of 11 fours in his last two matches, averaging 5.5 fours per match. He is a class act who can manoeuvre the ball and find the gaps with ease against both spin and pace. With a strong record of consistent boundary-hitting across his first two IPL appearances this season, this is one of the safest player props for this fixture.
Total Score Over 203.5 (if they bat first) @ 1.90
Punjab Kings have not batted first this season, but the last time they played at Eden Gardens they scored 201 runs in 20 overs. KKR's bowling has been poor this season, having conceded over 210 runs in both their matches. With an in-form PBKS batting lineup up against a struggling KKR bowling attack, backing Punjab to clear the line if they win the toss and bat first is a good bet.
Total Sixes Over 11.5 @ 2.10
Punjab Kings are one of the best six-hitting teams this season, averaging 11.5 sixes per match. Their batting unit is in really good form and they are up against a KKR bowling attack that has conceded a total of 23 sixes across two games at 11.5 sixes per match. The conditions at Eden Gardens and the match-up strongly favour another big hitting display from Punjab.
Punjab Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact subs: Priyansh Arya
Punjab Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Punjab Kings Actual Playing XI:
Vyshak Vijaykumar, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Expect hot and humid conditions in Kolkata, with temperatures remaining in the high 20s to early 30s (°C) around the evening start time. Skies are likely to be partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain, while moderate winds could offer slight relief from the heat. Overall, conditions should remain largely dry, though humidity may make it feel warmer on the field.
KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report
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The average total batting first at the Eden Gardens over the last eight IPL games is 202. Even in the season opener played here, SRH amassed 226-8 after batting first against the home side and won comfortably. This is no longer the slow track it used to be, so the pitch should offer good conditions for batting across both innings. Fast bowlers might get some help early on with bounce and carry, especially in the opening overs, which can bring wickets into play, while spinners usually find more help in the middle part of the innings, although not much. Overall, this looks like a surface that suits batters and could become easier later on due to dew.
If Punjab Kings get to bat first, they might look at a score around 210 to 220. KKR, given their top-heavy and inconsistent batting order, could be aiming for something in the 190-200 range.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Match Sixes Over 20.5 @ 1.80
Punjab Kings are averaging 11.5 sixes per match this season, while KKR are averaging 9. Both teams boast strong and power-packed batting lineups, and on a good batting track at Eden Gardens we predict a high-scoring, six-hitting contest. Back the total sixes in the match to be over 20.5.
Total Match Score Over 393.5 @ 2.00
The average combined match total at Eden Gardens last season was 378.8 runs, and in the last match the total match score was 387, making the over a well-supported pick for this high-scoring fixture.
Total Fours in the Match Over 34.5 @ 1.85
Eden Gardens is one of those venues where the outfield is fast and boundaries are easy to come by. The average number of fours hit per match at this venue across the last seven IPL matches is 34. The last time these two teams met at Eden Gardens, the total fours tally was 37. So far this season KKR are averaging 18 fours per match, while PBKS are averaging 14.5.
KKR to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back KKR to win the coin toss in today's match against PBKS.
Toss: To Bowl
Every single match in IPL 2026 so far has followed the same pattern at the toss, with the winning captain electing to bowl first. The reason is straightforward: batting second is easier when games are played at night in these conditions. This contest won't be any different, as both captains will almost certainly choose to chase rather than set a target in this evening fixture.
KKR vs PBKS
Winning Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves in a tough spot after two straight defeats and will need a stronger effort to get their first points this season. The batting unit has been unreliable and has to improve to challenge Punjab Kings, especially since they have won just one of their last four games against them. On top of that, the bowling unit has not looked reliable, and Varun Chakaravarthy’s dip in form is adding to their concerns.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, look well-balanced across departments. Their batting is in good touch, and the bowling attack, while not perfect, can deliver more often than not. KKR’s best route could be chasing and depending on Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi to score the bulk of runs. If not, Punjab Kings should have the upper hand based on their current form.
Punjab Kings are our picks for the winners of this match.
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