The IPL 2025 season is still continuing with a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur today. Both teams are set to hit the ground and secure a win to bolster their standings in the league.
PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
KKR is the most successful team in this rivalry, winning 21 of the 32 contests played against PBKS. In the last five matches between the two teams, KKR has a 3-2 advantage, having won the last contest against PBKS at Eden Gardens in IPL 2023.
Pitch Report: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium, Mullanpur
The surface here is balanced along the lines of what is produced for batsmen and bowlers, Mullanpur pitch revolves around that theme. Two matches of this IPL are held here and the average score of the team batting first stands at 178. Both teams have won their respective games as soon as they batted first or second. Fast bowlers have got some assistance early on and spinners seem to make an impression when match winds down.
Weather Forecast
In Mullanpur, the weather is expected to be clear. In addition, the temperature ranges between 30°C to 35°C. Moreover, the moderate humidity level is there, and no forecast of rain, ensuring an uninterrupted match.
Team News and Predicted Playing XIs
Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Prabhsimran Singh
- Rilee Rossouw
- Sam Curran (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Shashank Singh
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Harpreet Brar
- Harshal Patel
- Kagiso Rabada
- Arshdeep Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Shreyas Iyer (c)
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Ramandeep Singh
- Mitchell Starc
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
- Suyash Sharma
Players to Watch
- Phil Salt (KKR): The wicketkeeper-batsman was at the peak of his performance, especially at Eden Gardens. He would be able to sustain it.
- Shashank Singh (PBKS): Singh represents a constant presence in the middle order, so his ability to anchor the innings for the team will be necessary for PBKS.
- Andre Russell (KKR): Known for his explosive batting and handy bowling, Russell remains a game-changer for KKR.
- Sam Curran (PBKS): Leading the side, Curran’s all-round capabilities will be vital in both departments.
Match Prediction
Given KKR’s superior head-to-head record and recent form, they enter the match as favorites. However, PBKS’s batting lineup has the potential to challenge any opposition, making this a contest to watch.
Stay tuned for live updates and comprehensive coverage of the PBKS vs KKR match at Mullanpur.
