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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Preview, Probable Playing XI And More

Expectations are high for another batting-friendly contest on Friday, with the pitch likely to provide some assistance to the pace bowlers

KKR vs PBKS Preview
Edited By: Shashwat Nishant |
KKR vs PBKS: In the IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 42, set to be held at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens on Friday, April 26. Currently, KKR holds the second position on the points table, while PBKS is positioned ninth. KKR has participated in seven matches this season, emerging victorious in five of them. Their recent thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by a solitary run showcased their competitiveness. In contrast, PBKS has struggled, managing to win only two out of their eight matches. In their latest game against Gujarat Titans (GT), PBKS's Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma's partnership faltered, resulting in a three-wicket loss. Historically, KKR has had the upper hand with 21 victories against PBKS's 11. Given their recent form and head-to-head record, Shreyas Iyer's team is anticipated to emerge as favorites in the forthcoming encounter.

KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report

Eden Gardens, hosting its fourth match of the season, has witnessed high-scoring contests, with both teams surpassing the 200-run mark on three occasions. Expectations are high for another batting-friendly contest on Friday, with the pitch likely to provide some assistance to the pace bowlers amidst the overall dominance of the batter.

KKR Probable Playing XI

S Iyer (C), Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, RK Singh, VR Iyer, AD Russell, SP Narine, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakravarthy, H Rana, PD Salt (wk)

PBKS Probable Playing XI

P Simran Singh, JM Sharma (wk), Shikhar Dhawan (C), RR Rossouw, AR Sharma, Shashank Singh, LS Livingstone, SM Curran, Harpreet Brar, K Rabada, HV Patel Also Read: T20 World Cup 2024: Rahul Dravid To Make Surprise Inclusions In Team India Squad

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