KKR vs PBKS, 42nd Match Winner Prediction, Toss Winner: The two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders are set to take on Punjab Kings in match number 42 of IPL 2024 at Eden Gardens on 26th April. KKR are currently at the second spot in the points table with five wins in seven matches and a win against PBKS in the upcoming match will make their chances stronger for the playoffs race. On the other hand, PBKS seem to be struggling at the ninth spot in the points table with just two wins in eight matches. Coming after four consecutive losses at their home ground in Mullanpur, it is now almost a do-or-die situation for PBKS and they will be desperate for a win against KKR to keep themselves mathematically alive in the tournament.
KKR vs PBKS Match Details, IPL 2024
League | IPL (Indian Premier League 2024) |
Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 42nd Match |
Time | 7:30 PM IST, Friday, April 26, 2024 |
Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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Toss Prediction Success Rate:-
Total Matches | Toss Win | Toss Lost | Toss Success Percentage |
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40 | 31 | 09 | 77.50% |
Matches Prediction Success Rate:-
Total Matches | Matches Win | Matches Lost | Matches Success Percentage |
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40 | 29 | 11 | 72.50% |
Today’s Match Winner and Toss Prediction
Toss Winner | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Match Winner | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Top Batter | Shreyas Iyer |
Top Bowler | Andre Russell |
Probable Best Batters: Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has an average of 29.45 against Punjab Kings in IPL history. Iyer has played 12 matches against Punajb Kings, scoring 324 runs. He is the captain of KKR and will be eger to perform in this match as he was looking set in the last match and throw his wicket at the end, so he will be looking to captalize it against PBKS. Shreyas Iyer is the best batter to have in your dream11 team.
Probable Best Bowlers: Andre Russell
Andre Russell is the best bowler to pick in this match, Russell bowls in the death for KKR although Starc bowled in the death for KKR in the last match but, I assume Russell will be given the duty to bowl in the death which makes him an important pick against PBKS. Russell has an strike rate of 12.47, Andre has picked up 15 wickets against RCB in 14 matches with a best of 4 for 20..
KKR vs PBKS Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders:
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are currently in top-2 of the points table in IPL 2024 with five wins in seven matches they have played so far.
- They will face the second last positioned team Punjab Kings in the points table at their home venue Eden Gardens on April 26, 2024.
- KKR are coming after a close win against RCB where they won the match by just one run.
- Sunil Narine is in sensational form scoring a century in the recent match against Rajasthan Royals.
- Captain Shreyas Iyer is also looking in good touch and will be a crucial pick in this match.
- Harshit Rana and Andre Russell are the leading wicket takers for KKR with nine wickets each.
Punjab Kings:
- PBKS have been a part of thrilling matches this season but couldn’t turn the decision in their favor.
- PBKS are sitting on the second last position in the Points Table this season with just two wins in eight matches.
- They lack support from the top order and middle order where big names like Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Rilee Rossouw.
- Skipper Shikhar Dhawan was leading from the front but is currently going through a knee injury and his return is still doubtful.
- Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma have been surprise elements for PBKS this year and turned out to be good finishers.
- PBKS bowling line up has been impressive in the last couple of matches, with Harshal Patel being the leading wicket taker for the franchise this year with 13 wickets each.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report
- The pitch at Eden Gardens has hosted 92 IPL matches where the batting first team won 37 times, and the team who batted in 2nd innings won the match 53 times.
- The average first innings IPL score at Eden Gardens is 165, and 152 is the average score for the 2nd innings.
- Eden Gardens’ pitch is mostly known for its spongy bounce that took the batter by surprise.
- Chasing has been much better on this ground, but wickets have fallen in the powerplay of both innings; you should focus on the number 3 and 4 batters from both teams in this match.
- Spinners start to get help from the surface later in the innings, so I suggest you take the number four batter from the team batting second and number 3 from the team bowling first.

KKR vs PBKS 42nd Match IPL 2024 Ground Stats
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Ground Stats | |
Total | 92 |
Team Bat 1st | 37 |
Team Bat 2nd | 53 |
Tie/ No Result | 02 |
Average First Innings Score | 165 |
Average Second Innings Score | 152 |
Highest Score | 235/4 by Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Lowest Score | 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record
Total | 31 | In Kolkata | 11 |
Won by KKR | 20 | Won by KKR | 08 |
Won by PBKS | 11 | Won by PBKS | 03 |
No Result | 00 | No Result | 00 |
KKR vs PBKS Today Match Prediction: Probable 11
Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings |
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Phil Salt | Sam Curran (c) |
Sunil Narine | Prabhsimran Singh |
Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Jonny Bairstow/ Rilee Rossouw |
Shreyas Iyer (c) | Liam Livingstone |
Venkatesh Iyer/ Nitish Rana | Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
Ramandeep Singh | Shashank Singh |
Vaibhav Arora | Harpreet Brar |
Andre Russell | Ashutosh Sharma |
Mitchell Starc | Harshal Patel |
Harshit Rana | Kagiso Rabada |
Varun Chakravarthy | Arshdeep Singh |
Impact Substitute Batting 1st: Varun Chakravarthy Impact Substitute Bowling 1st: Rinku Singh | Impact Substitute Batting 1st: Arshdeep Singh Impact Substitute Bowling 1st: Ashutosh Sharma |
KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction
Scenario 1
- Punjab Kings win the toss and opt to bat
- Powerplay score: 55-60
- First innings score: 185-195
- Kolkata Knight Riders win the match
Scenario 2
- Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bat
- Powerplay score: 60-70
- First innings score: 210-220
- Kolkata Knight Riders win the match
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match?
Kolkata Knight Riders will win this match against Punjab Kings in home venue Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What is the record of Kolkata vs Punjab?
Kolkata and Punjab have played 31 matches in the IPL so far, and KKR is ahead of PBKS with 20 wins and RCB winning 11 matches.
What is the record of IPL in Kolkata Stadium?
Kolkata and Punjab locked horns for eleven matches at Eden Gardens where KKR, the home team, lead 8-3.
Who won the IPL toss today?
Kolkata Knight Riders will win the toss in today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.
Who’ll win Kolkata and Punjab?
Kolkata Knight Riders will win in today’s IPL Kolkata vs Punjab match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your prediction. You are not bound to follow these predictions.