Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will lock horns at Eden Gardens in match no. 42 of the 2024 IPL. KKR and PBKS are two different sides at this point because KKR is acting like a top side, playing with confidence while sitting in second place in the points table. On the other hand, PBKS is playing like a team that lost confidence in themselves, which could be right as they have lost their previous four matches on the trot. This match will be played at Kolkataās home ground, which gives them an additional advantage in the game, but you canāt just right off Punjab, as they are capable enough to beat any team on their day. So, this game can be turned into a healthy encounter, and it’s going to be interesting to see who will win todayās IPL match.
Match Prediction: KKR vs. PBKS Match No. 42 IPL 2024 (26 April 2024)
Who will win todayās IPL match? The prediction for this match is going in favor of the home team, the Kolkata Knight Riders, who have a good record at Eden Gardens. KKR is currently playing like a great squad, with their main players performing. Punjab does not have a great record in Eden Gardens, and the team is also facing issues not just in batting after Shikharās injury but in captaincy too. Based on the current performance and form and considering both teams’ previous records at the venue of todayās match, KKR most likely will win this match.
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KKR vs. PBKS Head-to-Head Record
In the 32 matches that Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have played so far, KKR has prevailed 21 times and PBKS 11 times.
| Total matches | 32 |
| KKR Won | 21 |
| PBKS Won | 11 |
| Draw/No Result | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
KKR vs. PBKS IPL 2024 Match No. 42 Venue
This year’s IPL match between KKR and PBKS will take place in Kolkataās Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium on April 25. The boundaries in this venue are 65 to 70 meters long, with the shortest being 66 meters and the longest being 69 meters. High Court End and Pavilion End are the names of the two bowling ends at this venue. There is space for 68,000 spectators in the stadium.
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Location | Map Link |
| Seating Capacity | 68,000 |
| Short Boundary Distance | 66 meters |
| Longest Boundary Distance | 69 meters |
| Ends | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Flood Lights | Yes |
Weather Forecast
On April 26, Kolkata will have a clear sky and a hot, muggy night with 33Ā°C and 47% humidity. There will be 12 km/h wind and 1003 millibars of air pressure.
| Date | 26th April 2024 |
| Wind Speed | 12 Km/h |
| Temperature/Feels like | 33Ā°C |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Pressure | 1003 mb |
| Weather | Mostly Clear |
KKR vs PBKS: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known as a high-scoring venue due to its batting-friendly wickets and short boundaries. However, the pitch at this venue is not just batting-biased; bowlers also find something to play for on this surface. In the early stages of the inning, generally, seamers get some swing and as the game progresses, spinners also get involved in the game. Overall, the pitch in Eden Gardens is a balanced wicket, assisting both batters and bowlers.
Toss Impact
In Kolkata, the toss has a reverse impact on the game; generally, the toss impact is measured by the toss-to-win ratio, but here in Kolkata, teams that lose the toss generally win the match.
| Matches Played | 72 |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 26 |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 46 |
| Matches Without Result | 0 |
KKR Record at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders have played 84 home games; they have won 49, lost 35, and drawn one.
| Matches Played | 84 |
| Won | 49 |
| Lost | 35 |
| Tied | 0 |
PBKS Record at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Punjab Kings have a poor record at Eden Gardens, having played 12 games there with 9 losses and 3 victories.
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Won | 03 |
| Lost | 09 |
| Tied | 0 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata, IPL Statistics: Average Score, Highest Score, Most Wickets and Most Runs
From Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium in Kolkata, the following IPL data has been obtained:
| Avg First Inning Score | 162 Runs |
| Highest Score | 235/4 by CSK |
| Highest Chase | 186/6 by Gujarat Lions |
| Highest Score by Individual | 112* by Rajat Patidar vs LSG |
| Most Wickets in a Match | 5/19 by Sunil Narine vs PBKS |
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings Full Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders have 24 and Punjab Kings have 26 players in their full-strength squads. The players are listed as follows:
| Kolkata Knight Riders Squad IPL (2024) | Punjab Kings Squad IPL (2024) |
| Shreyas Iyer(c) | Shikhar Dhawan (c) |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Matthew Short |
| Manish Pandey | Prabhsimran Singh |
| Nitish Rana | Jitesh Sharma(wk) |
| Rinku Singh | Sikandar Raza |
| Sherfane Rutherford | Rishi Dhawan |
| Andre Russell | Liam Livingstone |
| Anukul Roy | Atharva Taide |
| Ramandeep Singh | Arshdeep Singh |
| Sunil Narine | Nathan Ellis |
| Venkatesh Iyer | Sam Curran |
| Srikar Bharat | Kagiso Rabada |
| Phil Salt | Harpreet Brar |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz | Rahul Chahar |
| Allah Ghazanfar | Harpreet Bhatia |
| Chetan Sakariya | Vidwath Kaverappa |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Shivam Singh |
| Harshit Rana | Harshal Patel |
| Mitchell Starc | Chris Woakes |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Rilee Russouw |
| Shakib Hussain | Ashutosh Sharma |
| Suyansh Sharma | Vishwanath Pratap Singh |
| Vaibhav Arora | Shashank Singh |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Tanay Thyagarajan |
| Prince Choudhary |
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI Match No. 42 (26th April 2024)
Phil Salt (wk), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer (c), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy
Punjab Kings Probable Playing XI Match No. 42 (26th April 2024)
Sam Curran (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Players to Pick
A strong dream11 team requires research, but if you don’t have time for that, you may quickly assemble a successful team with our help. Our dream11 team for match no. 42 of the Indian Premier League between KKR and PBKS is as follows:
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Prediction Match No- 42 IPL 2024 (26th April 2024)
KKR vs. PBKS Match No- 42 IPL 2024 Captain and Vice-captain Choices
| Captain | Sam Curran, Sunil Narine |
| Vice-Captain | Phil Salt, Shreyas Iyer |
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 1 IPL 2024
| Keeper | Phil Salt(vc), Jitesh Sharma |
| Batsmen | Shreyas Iyer , Rinku Singh |
| All-rounders | Sam Curran, Sunil Narine(c), Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, |
| Bowlers | Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy |
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Prediction Team 2 IPL 2024
| Keeper | Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma |
| Batsmen | Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rinku Singh |
| All-rounders | Sam Curran(c), Sunil Narine, Andre Russell(vc) |
| Bowlers | Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Harshal Patel |
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Prediction IPL Match No. 42 Top 3 Batters
| Players | Team | Matches | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 07 | 286 |
| Phil Salt | KKR | 07 | 249 |
| Shashank Singh | PBKS | 07 | 195 |
KKR vs. PBKS Dream11 Prediction Match. 42 IPL Top 3 Bowlers
| Players | Team | Matches | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 07 | 9 |
| Harshit Rana | KKR | 07 | 9 |
| Andre Rusell | KKR | 07 | 9 |
