KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 44

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions for Match 44 Of IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photos]

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 44th match of IPL 2025. The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on 26th April at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane

• IPL 2025 Form: 271 Runs in 8 Matches
• The experienced opener has been in excellent touch this season with a strike rate of 146.49. Ajinkya Rahane's ability to play both pace and spin makes him a reliable fantasy pick at Eden Gardens, where he has already scored a quick-fire 61 this season.

Sunil Narine

• IPL 2025 Form: 147 Runs and 7 Wickets in 7 Matches
• Sunil Narine has been a consistent dual threat, striking at 177.1 with the bat while maintaining an economy of 7.60 with the ball. 

Varun Chakaravarthy

• IPL 2025 Form: 10 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The mystery spinner has been KKR's most economical bowler with a rate of 6.48. Varun Chakaravarthy's previous success at Eden Gardens, makes him a must-have for fantasy contests.

Punjab Kings

Shreyas Iyer

• IPL 2025 Form: 263 Runs in 8 Matches
• The PBKS captain has been in sublime form, averaging 43.83 with a strike rate of 185.21. Shreyas Iyer's proficiency against spin bowling makes him an excellent pick for matches at Eden Gardens.

Priyansh Arya

• IPL 2025 Form: 254 Runs in 8 Matches
• The explosive middle-order batsman has been a revelation this season with an impressive strike rate of 201.59. Priyansh Arya's aggressive approach and ability to hit boundaries consistently make him a high-reward fantasy option.

Arshdeep Singh

• IPL 2025 Form: 11 Wickets in 8 Matches
• The left-arm pacer has been PBKS's leading wicket-taker with an economy of 8.62. Arshdeep Singh's death bowling expertise and ability to pick wickets in clusters make him a valuable fantasy asset.

KKR vs PBKS Match 44 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Kolkata is expected to be clear and warm. The temperature during the game will be around 27°C and according to AccuWeather, there is a 0% chance of rain.

Pitch - The pitch at Eden Gardens has been extremely batting-friendly in IPL 2025. The average first innings score has been 202, with the second innings average being 172.50. The surface offers good bounce and carry for fast bowlers early on, but tends to become better for batting as the game progresses. First innings scores have typically been around 190-210.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata - Record Of Chasing Team

Eden Gardens has traditionally favored the team batting first in IPL 2025, with teams batting first winning 75% of the matches (3 out of 4). This aligns with historical trends at the venue. Given the current season's pattern, captains winning the toss will likely prefer to bat first, taking advantage of the deteriorating conditions in the second innings.

KKR vs PBKS Match 44 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

KKR vs PBKS Match 44 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

KKR vs PBKS, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Shreyas Iyer

KKR vs PBKS Match 44 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

KKR vs PBKS, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya
All-rounders: Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Captain: Priyansh Arya
Vice-captain: Varun Chakaravarthy

KKR vs PBKS Match 44 Expert Advice

Eden Gardens has been a high-scoring venue with a 30-run advantage to teams batting first. The powerplay has been particularly productive with boundary percentage increasing to 28.22% this season.

For fantasy teams, prioritize powerplay specialists like Rahane (KKR) and Arya (PBKS), along with wicket-taking bowlers like Chakaravarthy and Arshdeep. Target batters who can score quickly and bowlers who take wickets in clusters, even at the expense of economy rate.

First-innings scores of 200+ are typically needed to be competitive at Eden Gardens this season. Though PBKS won their only previous encounter here this season, KKR's home advantage makes this an evenly matched contest.

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