KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 12, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 12 of the IPL 2026 between KKR vs PBKS to be played in Kolkata.

The three-time champion, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), have failed badly in their plans as they have lost two consecutive games to start the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. They have conceded more than 220 in both matches, largely because of the below-average bowling display.

The injuries and poor form have not helped them much, and they will hope that they can earn their first points on the board. KKR will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Monday at Eden Gardens as the action starts at 7:30 PM IST.

PBKS have started the IPL 2026 with two consecutive wins and are eyeing three in a row. They have been very consistent with their plans, and their top order is in excellent form.

KKR vs PBKS: Match Details

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 12, IPL 2026
• Match Date: April 06, 2026 (Monday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

KKR vs PBKS: Head-to-Head: KKR (21) – PBKS (13)

Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 35 times in the IPL. KKR have a lead with 21 matches, and PBKS have won 13 games, whereas one match has been washed out.

KKR vs PBKS: Weather Report

There is a prediction of light rain on Monday in Kolkata during the game. The temperature will be around 27°C with 68 percent humidity.

KKR vs PBKS: Pitch Report

Eden Gardens is an excellent batting venue, and SRH scored 226 here in the last game, despite losing the momentum in the backend. That shows how good the wicket is, and there is not much for the bowlers.

The boundaries are also smaller, and the outfield is very fast. The toss doesn’t make much difference, but because there can be some dew, bowling first can give a little edge.

KKR vs PBKS: Predicted XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani. (Impact Player: Kartik Tyagi).

Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal. (Impact Player: Priyansh Arya).

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 KKR vs PBKS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly

Bowlers: Yuzi Chahal, Vaibhav Arora, Vijaykumar, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Finn Allen || Captain Second-Choice: Rinku Singh

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Cooper Connolly || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Yuzi Chahal

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 KKR vs PBKS Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya

All-rounder: Cooper Connolly

Bowlers: Yuzi Chahal, Vijaykumar, Blessing Muzarabani

Captain First-Choice: Shreyas Iyer || Captain Second-Choice: Priyansh Arya

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ajinkya Rahane || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

After considering the current form and combination, Punjab Kings seem to have an upper hand over Kolkata Knight Riders. Hence, we will go with the momentum and back PBKS to win this contest.

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