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KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Purple Cap Standings
Gujarat Titans' speedster Prasidh Krishna also retained his 'Purple Cap' after the conclusion of the rain-soddened KKR vs PBKS game, with 16 wickets from eight innings.
KKR vs PBKS Match Updates: Orange Cap Standings
After the conclusion of match number 44, the coveted 'Orange Cap' still remains on the head of Gujarat Titans opener Sai Sudharsan, with 417 runs from eight innings.
KKR vs PBKS Match Updates: Points Table 📊
The shared point helps Punjab Kings gain a rung to jump to number four on the IPL 2025 points table, displacing Mumbai Indians on to the fifth position. The Punjab Kings now hold 11 points from nine games, with five wins, three losses and a no-result.
The KKR, on the other hand, remain at number seven on the 10-team standings, despite gaining a point from the no-result.
KKR vs PBKS Live: Good Night People!
The rain-soddened result wraps up a potential high-scoring cracker between hosts KKR and the visiting Punjab Kings. Nonetheless, the first innings of the game enthralled fans to its fullest with electrifying boundaries and sixes, especially from the two Punjab Kings openers.
And with that update, we will now be back tomorrow with a blockbuster Sunday double-header! Until then, it is good night from me, Aakash Saini, and my friend Soumyajit Dutta on behalf of OneCricket! Byee...👋
KKR vs PBKS Live: Match Summary! 📝
Punjab Kings batted first and mounted 201-4 from 20 overs upfront after winning the toss. Opening batters Priyansh Arya (69 off 35) and Prabhsimran Singh (83 off 49) scored cracking half-centuries during their 120-run partnership in less than 12 overs.
Captain Shreyas Iyer also chipped in with a quick 25 during the backend of the innings. For the KKR, Vaibhav Arora unfurled the spell of the high-scoring evening with figures of 2-34.
Unfortunately for fans of both teams, ceaseless rains in Kolkata halted KKR's pursuit after just one over, prompting the two sides to share a point each.
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Rains Play Spoilsport...😓
Fans deprived of a potential high-scoring cracker as rains abandon play in Kolkata.
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Who Will Benefit In Case Of A N/R?
In case of a no-result and a shared point, Punjab Kings will go past Mumbai Indians to soar into the top four of the IPL 2025 points table.
The KKR, on the other hand, will remain at seventh position to find itself behind sixth-placed LSG.
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Winds Settled, But The Rains...🌧️😣
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: IPL Issues Cut-Off Time!
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Revised Target Scenarios...
KKR's target will be 61 runs if their run-chase gets reduced to a five-over innings, meaning the hosts will require another 54 runs from 24 balls with 10 wickets intact.
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: "Live" Scenes From The Stadium 😁
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Chances Looking Bleaker By The Minute...🥲
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Lightning Hits Eden...🌩️🫥
Lightning hits the skies above the Eden Gardens as rains gets heavier at the iconic venue...
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Winds Engulf Eden Gardens Amidst Rains...
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Scenes From The Eden Gardens...😥
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Amidst Rains, Let's Enjoy Prabhsimran Switch Hit 💣
Amidst rain interruption in Kolkata, let's enjoy the electrifying switch-hit from Punjab Kings opener Prabhsimran Singh from earlier in the evening.
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: KKR's Pursuit Halted.... By Rains 🌧️🌧️🌧️
Covers are brought into the field as rains halt play after just the first over of the KKR run-chase.
KKR: 7-0 (1)
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: KKR Chase Underway With Narine, Gurbaz
Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz start off KKR's response upfront against Punjab Kings speedster Marco Jansen.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Highlights From Arya's Blitz 💣💣💣
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: INNINGS BREAK!!🍿
Punjab Kings’ innings got off to a flying start thanks to a blistering opening stand between Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Arya went after the bowlers early, smashing 69 off just 35 balls with eight fours and four sixes, while Prabhsimran played the perfect partner, hammering 83 off 49 balls.
Their 120-run opening stand set the tone, putting KKR under pressure. After Arya’s dismissal, Prabhsimran continued the attack before falling at 160/2. Shreyas Iyer chipped in with a quick 25 off 16 balls, while Josh Inglis provided a late flourish.
Despite a few quick wickets towards the end, Punjab Kings posted an imposing 201/4 in 20 overs, giving their bowlers a strong total to defend... Get ready with your popcorns as a fiery chase session is about to begin... Akash Saini will be taking over to guide you now!!
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Punjab Breaches 200!
Andre Russell came in to bowl the last over of the first innings and Punjab Kings managed to breach that 200-run mark with a boundary off the fifth ball!! Hmm.. it is going to be an interesting run chase now as Kolkata need 202 in 20 overs!!!
KKR vs PBKS Live: WICKET Again For KKR!
Two dots and a wicket. Just the result KKR were hoping for. Slower legcutter outside off, Jansen looks to go over long-on, doesn't time it as well and Venkeatesh Iyer takes a simple catch... No Nehal Wadhera yet!! Josh Inglis comes inside with the bat!! Punjab will now look forward to breach that 200-run mark!!
PBKS: 193/4 (19.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Maxwell Departs!
WICKET! That's that! Maxwell's horror season continues as he falls to Varun for the fifth time in T20s. Seam up delivery from Varun and he shortened the length as well outside off. Maxwell goes for a cut, misses and sees his off stump disturbed...Punjab has been stifled by Kolkata now!!
PBKS: 176/3 (17.2)
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Prabhsimran Gone!💀
WICKET For Kolkata here but at what cost! The damage was done by Prabhsimran... A commendable 83 off 49 balls!! Kolkata will try to regroup now and carry on with the momentum as Punjab still has their edge in the first innings! Maxwell at the crease now!
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Attack From Prabhsimran!
Singh Saab is showing no sign of stopping... Almost every ball is being parked out of the field!!4,0,4,6,4!! Varun has been whacked hard off his spell!!
PBKS: 158/1 (14.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Prabhsimran Completes His FIFTY!!
4,4,6 - Two consecutive boundaries off Sakariya and Prabhsimran completes his FIFTY in style!! Not super aggressive not too slow, Singh is having a composed yet fiery knock here at Eden Gardens🔥
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: WICKET For Russell!!
WICKET! Finally, finally a wicket for KKR and golden arm Dre Russ gets on the board. Slower offcutter on a good length on middle and leg. Arya goes a pull, miscues it and Arora takes a comfortable catch at deep midwicket...But Shreyas Iyer is here now to meet his former teammates with the bat!
PBKS: 122/1 (12.1)
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Punjabi Aa Gaye Oye!
Prabhsimran has also picked up the pace now as he whacked two SIXES off Narine after Arya and Sunny conceded 22 runs off the over after a No Ball!! Oh No... looks like a 200 plus is on the cards now! Kolkata will be needing to break the partnership here!
PBKS: 112/0 (11.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: FIFTY For Arya! 🥳
Wohoo! Fifty comes up for the young lad here!! What intent! he is not stopping and hitting the ball in every corner of the field!! Arya gets his first fifty in IPL and gets there in just 27 balls. A raise of the bat from him to acknowledge the applause from his teammates in the dugout...
KKR vs PBKS Live: Arya Got Lucky!
Top effort from Chetan Sakariya but just fell short off an inch.. What a luck Priyansh Arya!! He chipped off a delivery off Narine and got lucky as the ball landed in no man's land! 3 runs off the over...
PBKS: 74/0 (9.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Kolkata Need A Wicket!
No wicket still now! Punjab has taken a good grip over the game now. A solid current run rate of 8.88 at the end of 8 overs and the opening duo looks happy. However, Kolkata is in desperate need of a wicket now or else it will be tough to restrict Punjab inside a chasable total!
P. Arya: 38 (21)
P. Singh: 31(27)
PBKS: 71/0 (8.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live: Commendable Spell From Varun C!
Remarkable stuff from Varun here as the spinner restricted the hungry duo with only 2 runs off his over! Still, it's a pretty decent score from Punjab at the end of the Powerplays. A wicket for Kolkata would have made the night better for the Knights but as of now, Punjab is in control!
PBKS: 56/0 (6.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Rana ji Banged Hard And Good 💀
Welcome to the attack Harshit Rana as Prabhsimran hooked him for a Boundary and a SIX in the same over to dent his morale...Punjab gets 11 off Rana's over as they stand at 54 at the end of 5 overs...
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Duo Starts Firing!
Well... Prabhsimran opened his six-hitting account with a massive MAXIMUM off Sakariya's spell...Earlier, the pacer took a hit from Arya and a boundary in the last delivery too... It was an expensive over for KKR's side! 18 runs off the over!
PBKS: 43/0 (4.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Arya Continues Hitting!
Priyansh Arya continues driving and finding the fence for fun! Arya punishes a loose ball from Arora driving it between mid off and extra cover for an easy boundary....
With an extra and another boundary off the last ball Arora gives away 12 runs off his spell!
PBKS: 25/0 (3.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live: Good Spell From Chetan Sakariya!
A good spell from Chetan Sakariya in the second over!! Prabhsimran seems to have struggled a bit there... Only 3 runs from 8 balls! Sakariya bowled well with only 3 runs off his over!
PBKS: 13/0 (2.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Fiery Start From Priyansh Arya! 💀
A Cracker off the first ball! Oohh! Priyansh is setting the tone early in the game! But Vaibhav absorbed the early shock well with two dot balls but Arya slashes him for another FOUR in the last ball!!
PBKS: 10/0 (1.0)
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Players Entering! 🏏
Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran entering the ground! The duo is out in the middle here at Eden Gardens and the crowd is excited to experience the cinema! Vaibhav Arora ready with the ball🔥
Who will win today? Mishti Doi🧉or Meethi Lassi 🥛?
KKR vs PBKS Live: Eden Gardens Stats 👀
-Matches Played: 99
-Matches Won by Teams Batting First: 41
-Matches Won by Teams Batting Second: 56
-Matches Abandoned: 2
-Highest Innings Total: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs KKR in 2024
-Lowest Innings Total: 49 by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR in 2017
-Highest Individual Score: 112* by Rajat Patidar vs LSG in 2022
-Best Bowling Figures: 5/19 by Sunil Narine vs Punjab Kings in 2012
-Average Score Batting First: 164.38
-Average Runs per Wicket: 27.92
-Average Runs per Over: 8.52
KKR vs PBKS Live Scorecard: Debutant Alert!
Rovman Powell and Chetan Sakariya are making their debuts for Kolkata Knight Riders tonight...🔥Reports of Umran Malik returning with the ball was out there but it seems like Chetan will be filling up that space for now!
KKR vs PBKS Live: Impact Substitutes ⚠️
Punjab Kings: Musheer Ahmed Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Praveen Dubey
Kolkata Knight Riders: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Luvnith Sujith Sisodia, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Anrich Nortje
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Lineups!
Punjab Kings Playing XI: Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer (vc), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Toss Update!
The Toss Update is here! Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and chose to bat first against Kolkata at Eden Gardens! Will it be a deja vu again? Will see!
"We are going to bat first. Since we are playing on the same wicket as the last game KKR played on, based on that and based on the cracks in the pitch, we want to bat first. It feels nostalgic. It is just another day for me to embrace," Iyer declares!
KKR vs PBKS Live: The 'Shreyas Iyer Task'🥶
Today, Shreyas Iyer’s role against Kolkata Knight Riders will be crucial for Punjab Kings' hopes. Returning to Eden Gardens, he must anchor the innings and avoid early risks that have cost him and PBKS dearly in recent matches.
With Punjab’s middle order shaky under pressure, Shreyas needs to bat deep, absorb the early threat from Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, and guide the chase or build a solid total.
His calm presence can allow stroke players like Shashank Singh and Marcus Stoinis to play freely. A composed, steady knock from Iyer could be the difference between victory and defeat...🔥
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: The Battle At Eden!
In a crucial clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) must find a way to adapt to home conditions, where teams have struggled all season. A defeat could heavily dent their playoff hopes, so they need their bowling unit, especially spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy, to step up. KKR also need more support for Ajinkya Rahane with the bat after a poor collective performance against GT.
Punjab Kings, led by former KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer, are eyeing revenge and will be motivated to beat his old franchise again. They need their top order to fire after an inconsistent showing against RCB, while bowlers like Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal must exploit Eden’s spin-friendly surface. Punjab might also bring in Glenn Maxwell to boost their spin attack. Both teams are under pressure and must deliver a complete performance to stay strong in the playoff race...🔥
KKR vs PBKS Live: Toss Timing! ⏰
The toss for the KKR vs PBKS toss is scheduled to be held at 7:00 PM IST at Eden Gardens. With no official changes to the toss timings yet, both captains will be appearing on the field for the formality after exactly 20 minutes!
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Player Battles ⚔️
| Batter vs Bowler | Runs | Dismissals | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunil Narine vs Marco Jansen | 6 | 2 | 3.00 | 100.00 |
| Prabhsimran Singh vs Harshit Rana | 25 | 2 | 12.50 | 208.33 |
| Rinku Singh vs Yuzvendra Chahal | 15 | 2 | 7.50 | 78.94 |
| Marcus Stoinis vs Varun Chakaravarthy | 8 | 2 | 4.00 | 66.66 |
KKR vs PBKS Live: Russell Muscle To Dominate?
Andre Russell can be a major threat to Punjab Kings with both bat and ball. He has a brilliant record against PBKS, scoring 449 runs at a destructive strike rate of 197.80 and picking up 15 wickets in 16 matches.
Although he has been inconsistent in IPL 2025, Russell remains a match-winner who can turn the game around in a few overs. With KKR fighting for a playoff spot, Russell will be eager to step up and prove his worth. His power-hitting and knack for picking key wickets make him a dangerous player PBKS cannot afford to take lightly! 🥶
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Who Will Win?
Kolkata Knight Riders to win, leveraging their home advantage. The statistical analysis favours KKR at Eden Gardens with their balanced attack and familiarity with the conditions. KKR's mystery spinners Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine have excellent records at this venue, with both consistently delivering economical spells despite the high-scoring trends.
Read the detailed report from Probuddha Bhattacharjee here...
KKR vs PBKS Live: Eden Gardens Pitch Report ⚡
The surface at Eden Gardens has been favourable to the batters. While the venue has witnessed an average scoring rate of 9.80, batting sides have breached the 200-run mark thrice in eight attempts.
Apart from the pitch, the ground's lightning-quick outfield ensures the batters get full value for their shots in Kolkata. Having said that, it won't be surprising if the deck is slightly on the slower side tonight, considering it's the fifth IPL 2025 match at Eden Gardens.
Read the detailed pitch report from Debashis Sarangi here...
KKR vs PBKS Live: PBKS Coach Lauds Shreyas Iyer's Evolution
"If you look back at Shreyas' contribution in the last 8-10 months, from the Champions Trophy onwards, playing not only against fast bowling but also against spin has become more consistent. He has shown hunger and is ready to accept every challenge he comes across. For any player of that calibre, you accept every challenge, every ball. I am sure that he has done some great work behind the scenes, which is giving him results. It's great news and also provides good momentum to carry forward as a leader." - Punjab Kings’ spin coach Sunil Joshi
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Milestone Alert ⚠️⚠️⚠️
-Rahmanullah Gurbaz needs 3 fours to complete 400 fours in T20s.
-Andre Russell needs a four to complete 600 fours in T20s.
-Marco Jansen needs 25 runs to complete 1000 runs in T20s.
-Shreyas Iyer needs 3 catches to complete 100 catches in T20s.
KKR vs PBKS Live Score: Points Table Update! 📊
KKR vs PBKS Live: Dream11 Fantasy Picks
Ajinkya Rahane
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
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.
Shreyas Iyer
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.
Read More to pick the whole team from Probuddha Bhattacharjee's analysis...
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Head-To-Head 🤜🤛
KKR have had the upper hand in this rivalry, winning 21 of the 34 encounters, while PBKS have taken home 13 wins. Interestingly, earlier this season, in the last KKR vs PBKS match, Punjab defended a mere 111 runs, the lowest total ever defended in IPL history.
KKR vs PBKS Live: Match Preview🚨
Ajinkya Rahane led Kolkata Knight Riders have had dismal campaign so far, managing just 3 wins in 8 games. The defending champions are sitting at seventh in IPL 2025 points table. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings are hanging onto fifth spot with 5 wins and 3 defeats, and they will be eager to tighten their grip on a playoff berth.
Take a detailed look at what Jatin Malu has written here...
KKR vs PBKS Live Updates: Rahane's Kolkata Eye Revenge Against Punjab! ⚔️
Hello Everyone!! A warm welcome to a blissful Saturday evening as we take you through match 44 of the IPL 2025 season between hosts Kolkata Knight Riders and the visiting Punjab Kings team at the Eden Gardens.
I'm Soumyajit Dutta, and I'll be your eyes and ears for all the unfolding drama of the first innings, on behalf of OneCricket. My buddy Aakash Saini will be taking over to steer you through the second half of the game🍿
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