KKR vs PBKS Predictions – IPL 2024 – 26/04/2024
PBKS face KKR with the season on the line
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will lock horns in this return fixture in match no. 42 of the IPL 2024 on Friday, April 26. The two teams will meet at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with the action scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST.
Here is our analysis for this clash on Sunday afternoon.
KKR vs PBKS: Prediction [IPL 2024] – Best Bets
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Kolkata Knight Riders have an in-form batting unit with the likes of Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Phil Salt, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell. Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have struggled throughout the season.
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Sunil Narine has been delivering with both bat and ball. He has scored 155 runs from five innings at a strike rate of 184. He has also claimed nine wickets at 8.8 balls per wicket.
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Eden Gardens has been very good for batting this season. In four games, there have been 85 sixes hit at this venue.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Eden Gardens has produced pitches tailor made for batting in T20 cricket in recent years. Four games have been played here this season, with the average first innings score reading 203. Over 220 runs have been scored in each of the four innings in the last two games.
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Head-to-Head Record KKR vs PBKS
Kolkata Knight Riders dominate the head to head record against Punjab Kings. Out of 32 clashes between the two, KKR have won 21 games while PBKS have come out on 11 times.
KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders have won five of their seven games in the IPL 2024. Most recently, they edged out Royal Challengers Bengaluru by just 1 run. Phil Salt blasted 48 off 14 while Shreyas Iyer registered s fifty off 36 balls as they posted 222 on the board. Defending the total, Andre Russell made a huge difference with his 3 for 25 in three overs. Mitchell Starc almost lost it but held his nerves in the end.
PBKS
Punjab Kings are placed ninth on the table, having won only two games and losing six. They have lost several close games, most recently against Gujarat Titans by three wickets. Batting first, Prabhsimran Singh hit 35 off 21 while Harpreet Brar struck 29 off 12 but the rest of the lineup failed as they managed only 142. Harshal Patel picked 3 for 15 and Liam Livingstone bagged 2 for 19 to make a match out of it but eventually lost.
Where to Watch KKR vs PBKS
Check out the details of where to watch the KKR vs PBKS match.
- Star Sports Network (TV) / Jio Cinema (Streaming) – India
- Sky Sports / SkyGo app – UK
- Fox Sports / Foxtel Go app – Australia
- SuperSport – South Africa
- Sky Sports NZ – New Zealand
- Willow – USA
Toss Prediction
Eden Gardens in Kolkata generally favours the chasing side due to the flat pitches and dew coming into play. Since 2018, the team batting second has won 15 out of 28 games played here. Expect the team winning the toss to field first in this game.
KKR vs PBKS – Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a better idea on whom to bet on.
Weather conditions
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be very warm and humid on Friday evening. Rain should not be a concern. The temperature will hover between 27-32 degree Celsius during the match time.
Favourites to win the match – KKR
As to the bookmakers, Kolkata Knight Riders will be favourites to win this game. KKR are in superb form while PBKS are lingering in the bottom two.
Key matchup
Kagiso Rabada has dismissed Sunil Narine twice in 13 deliveries, conceding 23 runs.
