πππππ :Β Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Ridersβ
ππππ : April 15, Tuesday
ππππ : 19:30 PM IST
πππππ :β Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, Indiaβ
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League 2025
Shreyas Iyer is Punjabβs man in form and has a fantastic record against KKR β 456 runs in 14 matches at an average of 41.45 and a strike rate of 150.49.
- Anything under 190 could feel slightly below par at Mullanpur.
- KKR have 12 potential overs of solid spin options in Varun Chakaravarthy Sunil Narine, and Moeen Ali to choke the opposition.
- The highest score chased at Mullanpur in the IPL is Punjab Kingsβ 177-6 (19.2 overs) versus Delhi Capitals last season.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Ridersβ
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction & Analysis
Match 31 of IPL 2025 has Punjab Kings (PK) facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Chandigarh this Tuesday. Punjab have dropped to sixth after losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad, but theyβre still viewed as one of the more dangerous sides this season because of their batting. KKR, last yearβs winners, havenβt had the easiest run either, sitting even with three wins and three losses. Punjab will hope home conditions work in their favor, though KKR have enough in the tank to make this a tough one.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Punjab Kings Preview
Punjab Kings have had a decent run so farβthree wins, two losses, and theyβre sitting sixth on the table. Their last outing was a wild one, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in a game that saw 491 runs scored. Punjab smashed 245-6 but still couldnβt drag it past the finish line, with Hyderabad chasing it down with nearly two overs to spare. That pitch in Hyderabad was an absolute belter, and Punjab wonβt want to overthink that result.
Up top, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have been doing the job early, setting the tone in the powerplay.Β Shreyas Iyer has been rock solid at number three, hammering 250 runs in five knocks at a strike rate of 208.33. Heβs looked in complete control and will be expected to carry that form forward.
That said, not everythingβs been smooth. Nehal Wadhera hasnβt quite found rhythm, and Glenn Maxwell has barely made a dent this season. Their lack of runs has made the middle overs a bit of a dead zone. Bringing Josh Inglis in could give the lineup a bit more bite.
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders havenβt managed back-to-back wins in IPL 2025, but theyβve avoided back-to-back defeats too. After three wins and three losses, theyβve been making smart adjustments along the way to stay in the fight. Their latest result β an 8-wicket thumping of Chennai Super Kings on their turf β pushed them up to fourth in the standings.
The batting unit looks settled, though Quinton de Kockβs inconsistency hasnβt helped. Narine has made up for it with explosive starts, scoring at a rate of 190.Β Ajinkya Rahane, batting at No. 3, has been their most reliable contributor with 204 runs in six games at a strike rate of 154.54.
A smart move last game was sending Rinku Singh in at No. 4 β something they shouldβve done earlier. Heβs much more impactful when he has enough deliveries to work with. On the flip side, Andre Russell is still looking for rhythm with the bat, and Ramandeep Singh has barely made a mark. Venkatesh Iyer had one decent knock but hasnβt done much otherwise.
Weather Conditions
The pitch at Mullanpur has been excellent for batting, particularly in the first half. The ball comes on nicely to the bat, and batters can hit through the line to get their boundaries. Spinners will come into play once the pitch slows down a little in the second half, but it wonβt be too dramatic.Β
The weather in Mullanpur will be hot and hazy, and it wonβt be easy on the players. There is no forecast of rain, so we will get a full match.
In the two matches played at Mullanpur in IPL 2025, teams batting first have posted 205-4 and 219-6, respectively, and won the game quite comfortably in the end.Β Expect another high-scoring game with the team batting first eyeing a total of around 200-210 runs.
Toss: To Bat
Both the previous games of IPL 2025 held at Mullanpur, Chandigarh, have been won comfortably by the team batting first. This indicates that batting first is the safer option here.