KKR vs PBKS: Who Will Pick Up The Most Wickets In IPL 2025 Match 44?

Sanjay Sen

Varun Chakaravarthy for KKR [Source: @KKRWeRuleIt's cos/x.com]Varun Chakaravarthy for KKR [Source: @KKRWeRuleIt's cos/x.com]

As Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings prepare to face-off at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, all eyes will be on three key bowlers who could make the difference in this high-stakes encounter.

1. Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)

Varun Chakaravarthy has been instrumental to KKR's fortunes since joining them in 2020. In the very first year, the mystery spinner made an impact picking 17 wickets in 13 matches and over the years has been displaying consistent performance.

  • IPL 2025 Form: 10 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 6.48.
  • Historical and Head-to-Head Impact: Varun has picked-up 5 PBKS wickets in the past and consistently troubled their batters in previous encounters.
  • Tactical Advantage: His mystery spin creates difficulties for PBKS's middle order.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal (PBKS)

Yuzvendra Chahal for PBKS [Source: @CricCrazyJohnsYuzvendra Chahal for PBKS [Source: @CricCrazyJohns

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One of the premier leg-spinners going around in the world, Yuzvendra Chahal, needs no introduction. Deception with flight, sharp turn, and luring the batter to play a false shot will often be seen when Chahal spins his magic.

  • IPL 2025 Form: 9 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 9.31.
  • Tactical Strength:  Known for picking wickets at crucial junctures and in vital times.
  • Head-to-Head Dominance and Match-up Edge: He has a brilliant track-record against KKR, grabbed 33 wickets in 23 matches, which is his highest against any opponent in IPL matches.

3. Harshit Rana

Hailing from Delhi, Harshit Rana came into the IPL scene as a replacement for injured Rasikh Salam during the 2022 season and has slowly established himself as one of the mainstays of KKR's pace bowling department.

  • IPL 2025 Form: 11 wickets in 8 matches with an economy of 9.19.
  • Home-Ground Advantage: Knows the exact lengths to hit on this pitch and trouble the batters.
  • Historical and Head-to-Head Impact: Has excellent records against several PBKS batsmen, picked-up 4 wickets, with best figure of 3-24 and with an economy rate of 8.79 in the past encounters.