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With Kolkata Knight Riders sitting in fifth place and Punjab Kings just behind them in sixth, this matchup could be crucial in shaping the mid-table tally of the season. New Delhi: The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is in full swing with each team playing a minimum of 5 games. Punjab Kings are set to take on the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur on Tuesday.
. Both teams have had a fairly balanced campaign so far, each securing three wins from six matches. With Kolkata Knight Riders sitting in fifth place and Punjab Kings just behind them in sixth, this matchup could be crucial in shaping the mid-table tally of the season.
In their most recent outing in Hyderabad, Punjab Kings fell short against Sunrisers Hyderabad, losing by 8 wickets with 9 balls to spare. Despite posting a massive total of 245, they had no answers to Abhishek Sharma’s extraordinary innings of 141 off just 55 balls. Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are riding high on confidence after a dominant performance at Chepauk, where they restricted Chennai Super Kings to just 103 and comfortably chased it down in only 10.
2 overs. Punjab’s batting unit has been in scintillating form, having posted totals of over 210 in every match where they’ve batted first this season. However, KKR’s spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine have been instrumental in dismantling the opposition line-ups during the middle overs.
Now all eyes will be on whether the Kings can bounce back and get back on the winning ways or will KKR grab another away victory? Live Streaming Details When will Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match take place? Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will take place on April 15, Tuesday at 7:30 PM IST. Where will Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 be held? Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will be held at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium in Mullanpur On which channels will Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 match be telecasted? Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will be telecasted on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi. Where will Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 be live-streamed? Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 will be live-streamed on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
Head-to-head KKR and PBKS have faced each other in 33 matches in the IPL. Out of these 33 games, KKR have won 21 whereas PBKS have come out victorious on 12 occasions. Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is known for its batting-friendly nature.
The pitch typically offers good support to fast bowlers with the new ball making it a balanced surface for both departments. The conditions often encourage aggressive stroke play, which leads to high-scoring contests. Teams will look to make the most of the surface, especially during the powerplay and death overs.
The weather forecast for the match indicates clear skies with temperatures starting at a high of 33°C and going low to 27°C by the end of the match. Humidity levels will range from 22% to 41%, with no rain expected, ensuring uninterrupted play. Click for more latest Cricket news .
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