KKR vs PBKS: Who Will Score The Most Runs In IPL 2025 Match 44?

Sanjay Sen

Shreyas Iyer [Source: @FPLAbhimanyu/x.com]Shreyas Iyer [Source: @FPLAbhimanyu/x.com]

As Kolkata Knight Riders will take on the Punjab Kings in the 44th match of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, three batters stand out as the most likely to dominate the scoring charts.

1. Shreyas Iyer - PBKS

Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer, an attacking top-order batter capable of marrying classical shots with brute force, brings excellent current form into this contest.

  • IPL 2025 Form: Iyer has scored 263 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 185.21 so far in this tournament.
  • Ground Advantage: The right-handed batter will get benefits from familiar conditions at Eden Gardens.
  • Why He'll Score Big: Shreyas Iyer's attacking style is perfectly suited for true bounce and good batting conditions at Eden Gardens. His form in IPL 2025 combined with playing at his former home ground gives him a significant advantage. Iyer's proficiency against spinners will also be valuable against KKR's spin-heavy attack.

2. Ajinkya Rahane - KKR

Ajinkya Rahane [Source: @iamkavitasen/x.com]Ajinkya Rahane [Source: @iamkavitasen/x.com]

Skipper of the defending champions, Ajinkya Rahane’s credentials as a batter is well known. He is an experienced campaigner with over 4500 runs in the Indian Premier League.

  • IPL 2025 Form: He has scored 271 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 146.49 so far in this tournament.
  • Home Advantage: Rahane will get benefitted by the familiar conditions at Eden Gardens.
  • Technical Versatility: As KKR's captain and premier batsman, he has shown the ability to play long innings and score consistently against opponent bowling. His record against PBKS is also good (522 runs in 21 innings).

3. Prabhsimran Singh - PBKS

Prabhsimran Singh, the Patiala-based wicketkeeper-batter, was one of only two players retained by PBKS ahead of the IPL 2025 season, cementing his status as a core member. His explosive batting and reliable glove-work to PBKS, with the franchise banking on his power-hitting and aggression to ignite their campaign.

  • IPL 2025 Form: Prabhsimran has slammed 209 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 168.55 so far in this tournament.
  • Top Order Advantage: His position at the top of the order gives him maximum opportunity to build a substantial innings.
  • Ground Dominance: He has an impressive average of 33.00 and a strike rate of 235.71 against KKR with a best score of 54 in two matches at Eden Gardens.

These three players combine consistent performance against the opposition with excellent records at the venue, making them the most likely candidates to score heavily in the upcoming match between KKR and PBKS.