IPL 2025: The craze in the 2025-edition of the IPL is intensifying with every match, and the 31st encounter of the season between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) promises to be no different. Kolkata has won 3 out of their 6 matches so far, while Punjab has secured 3 victories from 5 games. After a heavy defeat to Hyderabad, Punjab will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance against KKR.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are riding high on their recent wins and will look to extend their winning streak. Let’s take a closer look at the potential playing XI for both teams ahead of the match, which will take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
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A Run-Filled Encounter Ahead
The pitch at Mullanpur is known for being batter-friendly, and we could see a run-fest in this match. The team that wins the toss is likely to opt to bat first, and Punjab might have the advantage of playing at home. The last match played on this ground saw a huge total, and Kolkata’s captain Shreyas Iyer will be determined to lead his team back to winning ways.
Potential IPL Debutant
In a major change for Punjab Kings, fast bowler Lockie Ferguson has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury. In his place, Xavier Bartlett, a promising young fast bowler from Australia, could make his IPL debut.
Probable Playing XIs
| Punjab Kings | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper) |
| Prabhsimran Singh (wicketkeeper) | Sunil Narine |
| Shreyas Iyer (captain) | Ajinkya Rahane (captain) |
| Shashank Singh | Venkatesh Iyer |
| Marcus Stoinis | Rinku Singh |
| Glenn Maxwell | Moeen Ali |
| Suryansh Shedge | Andre Russell |
| Marco Jansen | Ramandeep Singh |
| Xavier Bartlett | Harshit Rana |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | Vaibhav Arora |
| Arshdeep Singh | Varun Chakravarthy |
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