PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction : Pitch Report, Head To Head Stats, Weather Forecast & Expected Playing XI

April 15, 2025 Modified date: April 15, 2025

PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction : The 31st match of IPL 2025 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur on 15 April 2025. Punjab Kings have registered three victories in five matches so far and are in great momentum after Priyanka Arya’s brilliant century.

KKR has won three out of six matches and has bounced back by defeating Chennai Super Kings recently. In today’s article, we have shared everything with you guys – the expected lineup, the head-to-head record, and who has more chances of winning today’s match. So, let’s start the article.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) Expected Playing XI

Name	Role
Priyansh Arya	Batsman
Prabhsimran Singh	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Shreyas Iyer (c)	Batsman (Captain)
Nehal Wadhera	Batsman
Shashank Singh	Batsman
Glenn Maxwell	All-rounder
Marcus Stoinis	All-rounder
Marco Jansen	Bowler (Pacer)
Arshdeep Singh	Bowler (Pacer)
Yuzvendra Chahal	Bowler (Spinner)
Lockie Ferguson	Bowler (Pacer)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Name	Role
Quinton de Kock	Wicketkeeper-Batsman
Sunil Narine	All-rounder
Ajinkya Rahane (c)	Batsman (Captain)
Venkatesh Iyer	Batsman
Rinku Singh	Batsman
Moeen Ali	All-rounder
Andre Russell	All-rounder
Ramandeep Singh	All-rounder
Harshit Rana	Bowler (Pacer)
Varun Chakaravarthy	Bowler (Spinner)
Vaibhav Arora	Bowler (Pacer)

Head to Head Stats

PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction – KKR holds a historical lead over PBKS. So far, 33 matches have been played between these two teams, with KKR winning 21 matches and PBKS winning 12. Last year, PBKS chased a record 262 against KKR at Eden Gardens, showcasing their batting prowess.

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This is their first meeting at Mullanpur, but both teams have been competitive this season, each securing wins in their recent games. KKR’s spin attack gives them an advantage, but PBKS’s batting firepower promises a tight contest.

Pitch Report

The Mullanpur pitch in PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction favors batsmen. It’s been a high-scoring ground, with an average first-innings score of 200+ in IPL 2025’s two matches here. Teams batting first have won both games, suggesting a bat-first strategy if the toss is won.

Pacers like Arshdeep Singh get early swing, but spinners like Narine and Chahal could slow things down later. Expect another big total, possibly 190-210.

Weather Forecast

PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction – The weather in Mullanpur looks great on 15 April 2025. Expect clear skies with temperatures between 25°C and 28°C. There are no chances of rain, and with low humidity, dew is unlikely, meaning both innings should play out evenly.

The pitch at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium has favored spinners this season, with an average bowling economy of around 8.4 for spin, but it also supports batsmen who can handle turn.

PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction: Who Will Win Today

PBKS vs KKR Team Prediction – PBKS has a slight edge on their home ground. Their batting, led by Shreyas Iyer, who is quite explosive, is a strength, but their bowling is a bit shaky. KKR shows balance in their team, with Narine’s spin and Russell’s all-round skills.

Due to PBKS’s recent form and home record, they are slightly favored. The toss could decide the strategy, and the team batting first to set a good score has a better chance to win.