PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025: Match 31 of IPL 2025 brings a high-stakes clash as Punjab Kings (PBKS) lock horns with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh on April 15. PBKS, sixth on the table, are looking to bounce back after a disappointing loss, while KKR aim to break into the top four with a win.

Match Details

• Fixture: PBKS vs KKR

• Date: April 15, 2025

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh

• On-Field Umpires: Sai Darshan Kumar, Mohit Krishna Das

• Third Umpire: KN Ananthapadmanabhan

Head-to-Head Record

Team News

Punjab Kings Team News:
PBKS sit sixth on the table with three wins from five games. Their most recent match saw them concede a mammoth 246 against SRH, losing by eight wickets. Despite boasting explosive power-hitters like P Arya—who recently smashed 103 against CSK—the team has struggled with spin bowling. Arshdeep Singh continues to impress with the ball, but their bowling needs better coordination. A return to winning ways at home is crucial to stay in playoff contention.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News:
KKR’s title defense has been rocky, with three wins and three losses in six games. However, their latest win—a dominant eight-wicket triumph over CSK—will boost morale. Captain Shreyas Iyer is leading a team with solid top-order firepower and an improving bowling unit. A win in New Chandigarh could push them into the top four. KKR will be aware of PBKS’s batting strength but will look to target their vulnerable bowling attack.

Pitch Report – New PCA Stadium, New Chandigarh

The pitch at New Chandigarh is known for its batting-friendly nature with good bounce and carry. Fast bowlers get early assistance, especially under lights, but batters tend to dominate as the innings progresses. The average run rate at this venue is 8.84, indicating high-scoring contests. Spin bowlers often find it tough to extract turn. Expect a firm, even surface ideal for stroke play, and another big-scoring game could be on the cards.

Toss Prediction

The venue has hosted only a few IPL matches, but early signs suggest a slight advantage for teams batting first (57.14% win rate). However, due to the dew factor, captains might still prefer chasing under lights.

Weather Forecast for April 15, 2025

It will be a clear and hot evening in New Chandigarh. No rain is expected, and conditions will remain dry with a high humidity level later in the evening.

• Humidity: Moderate to High

• Temperature: Around 38°C during the day, 25°C by match time

• Rain: 0% chance

Venue Stats (IPL)

• Total T20 Matches: 7

• Wins Batting First: 4 (57.14%)

• Wins Batting Second: 3 (42.86%)

• Wins After Winning Toss: 3 (42.86%)

• Wins After Losing Toss: 4 (57.14%)

• No Results: 0

• Highest Team Score: 219/6 – PBKS vs CSK (2025)

• Lowest Team Score: 142 – PBKS vs GT (2024)

• Best Individual Innings: 103 – P Arya (PBKS vs CSK, 2025)

• Best Bowling Figures: 4/29 – Arshdeep Singh (PBKS vs SRH, 2024)

Fantasy & Performance Metrics

PBKS vs KKR PLAYING 11

Punjab Kings (PBKS) XI
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson, Yuzvendra Chahal
Impact Player: Yash Thakur

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) XI
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Dream11 Fantasy Team – PBKS vs KKR

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock (KKR), Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Batters: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS), Rinku Singh (KKR), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell (PBKS), Marcus Stoinis (PBKS), Andre Russell (KKR), Sunil Narine (KKR)
Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh (PBKS), Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR)

Captain: Shreyas Iyer 
Vice-Captain: Andre Russell

Session Predictions & Strategy Tips

Powerplay (Overs 1–6)

• Expected Runs: 50–60

• Wickets: 1–2

• Conditions: Pace and bounce early on. Ferguson and Arshdeep could test KKR’s top order, while Narine may look to go aggressive from ball one.

First 10 Overs

• Expected Runs: 100–110

• Insights: Middle-order stability will be crucial. Moeen and Iyer need to rotate strike, while PBKS may turn to Chahal to break partnerships.

Death Overs (Overs 16–20)

• Expected Runs: 55–65

• Strategy: Expect fireworks from Russell, Rinku, and Stoinis. Maxwell and Jansen could be PBKS’s go-to bowlers at the death. Fielding discipline will be key.

PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025 Match Prediction

Both teams boast explosive firepower, but Punjab Kings have a better balance between pace, spin, and all-rounders. Playing at home, they’ll look to bounce back from their last defeat. However, KKR’s experienced lineup led by Rahane and bolstered by Russell and Narine cannot be underestimated.

Prediction: Punjab Kings to edge out KKR

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