IPL 2025: PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS vs KKR?
IPL 2025 Match 31 is an exciting battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh, on 15th April 2025 at 7:30 PM IST. With PBKS using home-ground benefit and KKR coming with good form, the fans can expect a power-packed battle between two lively teams. The new stadium pitch is reportedly in favor of batsmen but has something for bowlers too, especially spinners.
Match Details – PBKS vs KKR
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Match 31) |
| Date | 15 April 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh |
| Streaming | JioCinema (Free) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
Match Preview
Punjab Kings approach the game with a good but untested side. Shreyas Iyer leads the side and has Glenn Maxwell and Prabhsimran Singh in the form of power batsmen to back him, along with the all-rounders Marcus Stoinis and Marco Jansen. The bowling department, led by Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal, has an abundance of variation.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are among the most in-form teams of IPL 2025 currently. Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Quinton de Kock are with them, and their batting order seems to be feared by others. They have old hands like Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, and Anrich Nortje in their attack, thus being a balanced side.
Head-to-Head – PBKS vs KKR
- Total Matches Played: 5 (last 3 years)
- PBKS Wins: 3
- KKR Wins: 2
Recent Match Results:
- IPL 2024: PBKS 261/6 defeated KKR 182/5
- IPL 2023: KKR 262/2 defeated PBKS 179/7
- IPL 2022: KKR 141/4 beat PBKS 137
Pitch & Weather Report – New PCA Stadium
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly with a minimal turn for spinners
- Average 1st Innings Score: 170–180
- Chasing Record: Teams chasing have an 80% win record
Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 28°C
- Humidity: 60%
- No rain expected
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad 2025
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, Vishnu Vinod, Josh Inglis, Harnoor Pannu, Pyla Avinash, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh
All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Harpreet Brar, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Yash Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Kuldeep Sen, Xavier Bartlett, Pravin Dubey
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad 2025
Batters: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,
All-Rounders: Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy,
Bowlers: Spencer Johnson, Umran Malik, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande.
Key Player Battles to Watch
- Shreyas Iyer against Sunil Narine: Typical clash of composure against mystery spin.
- Maxwell v Russell: Both are two potent all-rounders who can steal the game away.
- Inglis vs Varun Chakaravarthy: Aggression collides with unpredictability.
- Arshdeep vs de Kock: Pace vs explosive batting battle.
- Marco Jansen vs Rinku Singh: Late-innings fire vs controlled pace.
Fantasy Team Tips – PBKS vs KKR
Wicketkeepers:
- Josh Inglis (C)
- Quinton de Kock (VC)
Batters:
- Shreyas Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
All-Rounders:
- Glenn Maxwell
- Marcus Stoinis
- Andre Russell
Bowlers:
- Arshdeep Singh
- Sunil Narine
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match?
Punjab Kings have the firepower within their team, but Kolkata Knight Riders have been more composed and stable. With decent form in recent times, KKR’s well-balanced side gives them an edge in this match.
Winner Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
