IPL 2023 : Match 2, PBKS vs KKR Dream 11 Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s Match

PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction, Match 2 of IPL, 2023 : Kolkata Knight Riders have won four out of seven matches against Punjab Kings in Mohali.

PBKS VS KKR MATCH PREDICTIONS 

PBKS vs KKR: Get ready for an exciting evening of cricket as Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders face off in their second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 1 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

Punjab Kings have taken a bold step by Appointing Shikhar Dhawan as their New Captain for the upcoming season. They released nine players including former Captain Mayank Agarwal, Odain Smith and Sandeep Sharma and bought six new players including Sam Curran for a record-breaking INR 18.5 crore before the mini-auction last year. After last year's dismal performance, all eyes will be on the new-look Punjab Kings to see if they can turn things around.

Kolkata Knight Riders, on the other hand, will be led by a new skipper Nitish Rana this season as regular Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out due to a back injury. The team retained 14 players and released 15 ahead of the mini-auction, and made some smart trades, including Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals, Lockie Ferguson from Gujarat Titans and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.

With a lot of talent in the rosters of both the teams, the upcoming match in Mohali promises to be an exciting affair.

PBKS vs KKR Match Details

Match : Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 2
Date : Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time : 3:30 PM (IST) | 10:00 AM (GMT) | 3:30 PM (Local)
Venue : Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

PBKS vs KKR pitch report

The Mohali pitch is likely to favor the batsmen and we can expect a high-scoring game on Saturday. Although the fast bowlers will also have something to work with. Recent results suggest that chasing will be the way forward, with four of the last five IPL matches being won by the teams batting later.

PBKS vs KKR Predicted Playing XI

Punjab Kings Playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan (C), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shah Rukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar.

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI

N Jagadeesan (WK), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (C), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakraborty.

PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Records

Matches Played - 30

PBKS - won 10, lost 20

KKR - won 20, lost 10

Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders form in last 5 matches

W, L, W, L, W - PBKS

L, W, W, L, W - KKR

PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction - Who will win today's match?

If Punjab Kings (PBKS) wins the toss and elects to bat
PBKS Powerplay Score: 45-60 Runs
PBKS Total Score: 180-200
Result: Punjab Kings won the match


If Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) win the toss and choose to bat
KKR Powerplay Score: 35-55 Runs
KKR Total Score: 160-180
Result: Punjab Kings won the match

Where to Watch PBKS vs KKR Live Telecast and Streaming Details in India?

Live Streaming: JioCinema
TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network

Disclaimer :

This prediction is based on the expertise, analysis and intuition of the writer. However, it is important to consider the mentioned points and ultimately use your discretion while making your final prediction.