KOL vs PUN, Match Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders are set to clash with Punjab Kings in the 44th match of Indian Premier League. This match will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 26th April at 7:30 PM IST.
Kolkata Knight Riders
The Kolkata Knight Riders, who have won three of their last eight games, are presently ranked seventh in the standings. Their most recent match was against the Gujarat Titans, when they lost by 39 runs after failing to reach a 198-run chase. In that match, Ajinkya Rahane smashed 50 off 36 balls, while Andre Russell scored 21 off 15 balls. In the bowling department, Harshit Rana, Andre Russell and Vaibhav Arora each took one wicket.
Punjab Kings
On the other hand, with five victories from eight games, Punjab Kings are now in fourth place on the points table. In their most recent game, they lost by seven wickets to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In that match, Prabhsimran Singh smashed 33 off 17 balls, while Shashank Singh scored 31 off 33 balls. In the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal took one wicket each.
Therefore, today’s match will be crucial for both teams, especially for KOL. So let’s see which team can win the match and which players can help them to clinch the victory.
KOL vs PUN Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 44th Match |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Saturday, April 26th, 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Eden Gardens, the pitch is suited for batters. The pitch offers a flat surface where the ball nicely comes on the bat which helps batters to set high scores. Pacers also get good bounce and can emerge wickets, while as the game progresses, the pitch goes slow and support spinners lead the game. At Eden Gardens, a total of 96 IPL matches were played here, in which the chasing teams got more advantages as compared to batting first. Therefore the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 33-29°C Clear |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 65-80% Humidity with 00% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 180-210 |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 97 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 41 (42.27%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 (57.73%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 50 (51.55%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 47 (48.45%) |
| Matches with No Result | 0 (0.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 112* – R M Patidar (RCB) vs LSG, 25/05/2022 |
| Best Bowling | 5/19 – S P Narine (KOL) vs PUN, 15/04/2012 |
| Highest Team Innings | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs KOL, 26/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 49 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KOL, 23/04/2017 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 262/2 – Punjab Kings vs KOL, 26/04/2024 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.92 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.52 |
| Average Score Batting First | 164.38 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 34 |
|---|---|
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 21 |
| Won by Punjab Kings | 13 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
KOL vs PUN Today’s Probable 11
| Kolkata Knight Riders | Punjab Kings |
|---|---|
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Priyansh Arya |
| Sunil Narine | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Ajinkya Rahane (c) | Shreyas Iyer (c) |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Josh Inglis |
| Rinku Singh | Nehal Wadhera |
| Ramandeep Singh | Shashank Singh |
| Andre Russell | Marcus Stoinis |
| Harshit Rana | Marco Jansen |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Harpreet Brar |
| Vaibhav Arora | Yuzvendra Chahal/ Xavier Bartlett |
| Spencer Johnson | Arshdeep Singh |
Key Players to Watch Out in KOL vs PUN Match
Top Batters
Sunil Narine
- At Eden Gardens, Sunil Narine has played a total of 39 matches where he scored a total of 657 runs with the highest of 109.
- Narine played a total of 16 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 256 runs with the highest of 75 and with the average of 23.27.
Venkatesh Iyer
- Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 6 matches against PUN, where he scored a total of 161 runs with the highest of 67 and with the average of 26.83.
- At Eden Gardens, Venkatesh has played a total of 17 matches, in which he scored a total of 399 runs with the highest of 60.
Also keep your eyes on – Ajinkya Rahane, Quinton de Kock.
Shreyas Iyer
- At Eden Gardens, Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 12 matches, in which he has scored a total of 264 runs with the highest of 50.
- Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 15 matches against KOL, where he scored a total of 456 runs with the highest of 93 and with the average of 38.00.
Prabhsimran Singh
- Prabhsimran Singh has played a total of 5 matches against KOL, where he has scored a total of 123 runs with the highest of 54.
- At Eden Gardens, Prabhsimran has played a total of 2 IPL matches, where he scored a total of 66 runs with the highest of 54.
Also keep your eyes on – Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh.
KOL vs PUN Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | 184 | 1681 Runs | 109 | 166.76 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 59 | 1461 Runs | 104 | 137.31 |
| Shreyas Iyer | 124 | 3390 Runs | 97 | 130.63 |
| Prabhsimran Singh | 42 | 965 Runs | 103 | 150.54 |
Top Bowlers
Varun Chakaravarthy
- Varun Chakaravarthy has played a total of 9 matches against PUN, where he took a total of 10 wickets with the best of 3/26.
- At Eden Gardens, he played a total of 19 matches and took 25 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Harshit Rana.
Yuzvendra Chahal
- Yuzvendra Chahal has played a total of 23 matches against KOL, in which he took a total of 33 wickets with the best of 5/40.
- At Eden Gardens, he played a total of 10 matches and took 10 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Arshdeep Singh.
KOL vs PUN Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 79 | 93 Wickets | 7.45 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 168 | 214 Wickets | 7.90 |
Eden Gardens Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 T20s
| Innings | Wickets Sequence | Matches with Wickets | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w, 3w, 2w, 2w, 1w | 10/10 | 100% |
| 2nd Innings | 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 2w | 10/10 | 100% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 1w, 2w, 0w, 0w | 50% |
| 2nd Innings | 2w, 3w, 1w, 2w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the both innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, in the second inning the chances of wickets are higher, so we can drop the openers.
KOL vs PUN Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 45-50 | 180-190 | KOL |
| Scenario 2 | Punjab Kings | Bowling | 50-60 | 190-210 | PUN |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between KOL vs PUN?
Looking at the head-to-head record, KOL has the upper hand and seems stronger as compared to PUN. Therefore, KOL can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of KOL vs PUN?
KOL and PUN have played a total of 34 matches, in which KOL won 21 and PUN won 13.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine and Shreyas Iyer.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
PUN will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, 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 Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
