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- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL match predictions to be played in Kolkata on Saturday, April 26
- Kolkata conceded a league-low 6.75 sixes per match in this season
- Punjab saw under 18.5 sixes in 4 of their last 6 sixes
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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL
Punjab Kings will look to maintain their push for a playoff spot in the IPL 2025 campaign when they travel to Kolkata Knight Riders, who have been inconsistent this season. This will be fixture #44 of the season, to be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, April 26, from 7:30 pm IST.
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL
- Head to Head
- Kolkata Knight Riders Form
- Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
- Punjab Kings Form
- Punjab Kings Team News
- Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL FAQs
Four points separate Punjab and Kolkata, with the Kings coming here boasting a chance to stay in the playoffs race. Kolkata have been inconsistent but have the best bowling unit as far as sixes are considered. I am backing this match to be low on the sixes count—under 18.5.
- Kolkata average 7.63 sixes per match, and only CSK average fewer this season.
- Kolkata conceded only 6.75 sixes per match this season, which is the best for any franchise.
- Kolkata saw under 18.5 sixes in 7 of their 8 matches this IPL season.
- Punjab saw fewer than 19 sixes in 4 of their last 6 matches.
Head to Head
Kolkata and Punjab have played each other in 34 matches so far, with 21 wins for the Knight Riders and 13 victories for the Kings. Although the Knight Riders have a historical edge in this match-up, it is the Kings who have won three of the four recent matches between these sides. That included a 16-run win in Mullanpur earlier in the season.
It was a match for the record books where Punjab defended their paltry total of 111, as Yuzvendra Chahal (4 for 28) and Marco Jansen (3 for 17) helped register one of the best wins in IPL history.
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders are seventh in the points tally after 42 matches with six points (W3, L5). They are two points above the bottom three teams, which are all on four points, while Lucknow above them are on 10 points.
The Knight Riders were beaten by Gujarat Titans by 39 runs in their last match at this venue. That was their third defeat in the last four matches, including one in the reverse fixture.
It’s Ajinkya Rahane’s runs (271, SR 146.48) that are driving Kolkata’s batting this season, while Varun Chakaravarthy (ten wickets, ER 6.48) remains a frugal bowler for the Knight Riders.
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Kolkata dropped Quinton de Kock for Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and the Afghan opener could get another game. Moeen Ali could also continue, as the pitch in Kolkata could aid spin.
Punjab Kings Form
Punjab Kings are fifth in the points tally with 10 points (W5, L3) after 42 matches. They are level on points with Mumbai above and Lucknow below but are two points behind Gujarat, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
The Kings lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets last Sunday, which ended a two-game winning run. They are now looking to make it a season double against Kolkata.
Priyansh Arya’s excellent starts (254 runs, SR 201.58) have been the cornerstone of Punjab’s success. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (11 wickets, ER 8.62) is their highest wicket-taker.
Punjab Kings Team News
Vijaykumar Vyshak could get a game if Punjab look to shuffle their bowling pack. Xavier Bartlett could make way, and the Kings could even slot in Aaron Hardie.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL FAQs
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What time does Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL start?
This Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL match is being played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata starting at 7:30 p.m. IST on Saturday, April 26.
Verdict
This match could be dull in terms of big hits, as Kolkata remain one of the best defensive bowling units in this IPL. That, combined with their low scoring record, makes me back under 18.5 sixes in this match.
Under 18.5 Sixes
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