KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 44, IPL 2025 (Indian T20 League)

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 44 of the IPL 2025 between KKR vs PBKS to be played in Kolkata.

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are going through a disappointing campaign in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). They are placed seventh in the points table with six points and have six games left to play.

KKR will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the next game. This clash will played on Saturday evening at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The defending champions needs this win to keep their hopes alive for playoffs qualification.

PBKS, on the other hand, are in the first half of the points table with ten points. A win here can take them an inch closer to a place in the playoffs.

KKR vs PBKS: Match Details

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS), Match 44, IPL 2025

Match Date: April 26, 2024 (Saturday)

Time: 7:30 P.M. IST (Local Time)

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

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

These sides have played 34 matches so far. KKR have won 21 games, and PBKS have 13 games in total.

KKR vs PBKS: Weather Report

The forecast for Saturday evening predicts clear weather with temperature of 32° C and average humidity of 70 percent.

KKR vs PBKS: Pitch Report

The surface at the Eden Gardens is slightly on the slower side. It tends to slow down as the game progresses, and the batting is likely to get more challenging. Batting first can be a good option if there is no dew. However, the pitch has enough to help bowlers.

KKR vs PBKS: Predicted XIs:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh , Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

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

Wicket-keepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Priyansh Arya

All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Captain First-Choice: Ajinkya Rahane || Captain Second-Choice: Venkatesh Iyer

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Priyansh Arya || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Prabhsimran Singh

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

Wicket-keeper: Prabhsimran Singh

Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Priyansh Arya

All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzi Chahal, Harshit Rana

Captain First-Choice: Sunil Narine || Captain Second-Choice: Marco Jansen

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Shreyas Iyer || Vice-captain Second-Choice: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

KKR vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

It has been a tough season for KKR, and nothing is going in their favor. It is largely because of their batting. They are missing the dangerous Phil Salt at the top. But PBKS have been pretty good on occasions and have done well overall. Hence, we back PBKS to win this game.

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