PBKS vs KKR 26 April 2024: Report of Pitch, Top Picks, Predictions of Match and Fantasy Tips IPL 2024

PBKS vs KKR 26 April 2024: Report of Pitch, Top Picks, Predictions of Match and Fantasy Tips IPL 2024

About the IPL Match

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Get ready for the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024), happening at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 26th at 7:30 PM IST.

Head to Head Stats of PBKS vs KKR

In the previous encounter between these two teams, it was during IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens. Punjab took the first batting opportunity and managed to score 179 runs in their allotted 20 overs. Shikhar Dhawan led the charge with 57 runs off 47 balls.

KKR is leading with 21 wins, while PBKS have 11 wins.

KKR’s chase was spearheaded by Nitish Rana and Andre Russell, while Rinku Singh made a valuable contribution with a short cameo. They managed to reach the target in the final over, losing just five wickets.

The focus for KKR is to clinch a win and maintain their lead in the table. Conversely, the Kings are set on getting a victory to inject some positivity into their campaign.

Stats	Matches	KKR Won	PBKS Won	No Result
Overall	32	21	11	0
Last 5 Matches	5	3	2	0
At Eden Gardens	12	9	3	0

Pitch Report of PBKS vs KKR

The wicket at Eden Gardens is ideal for batting. In the four matches played here, teams have scored over 200 runs six times. Therefore, the batsmen will relish playing on this pitch, and we can look forward to another high-scoring match.

There have been a total of 4 matches played so far. Out of these, 2 matches were won by the team batting first and 2 matches were won by the team batting second. The average first innings total is 203 runs, which is the same as the average second innings total. The highest total recorded in a match was 224/8 by Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Expect the Eden Gardens pitch to favor the batsmen. With 200-plus scores being achieved in 75% of the matches played at the venue, it’s a good idea to stack your fantasy XI with top-notch batters. For bowlers, focusing on specialists who excel in the death overs could pay off.

Squads of KKR vs PBKS

Punjab Kings Team : Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw. 

Kolkata Knight Riders Team: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Prabhsimran Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Sikandar Raza, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Sam Curran, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Shivam Singh, Harshal Patel, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajann, Prince Choudhary, Rilee Rossouw. 

Fantasy Cricket Tips KKR vs PBKS

Kolkata Knight Riders Dream Team

KKR’s standout player in IPL 2024 has been Sunil Narine, showcasing his skills with both bat and ball. He is a must-have in any fantasy team lineup.

In addition to Narine, Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer are strong contenders. When it comes to bowling, Harshit Rana has been a reliable performer. Rana and Varun Chakravarthy are safe bets for fantasy contests.

Punjab KIngs Dream Team

Sunil Narine has proven to be KKR’s star player in IPL 2024, making an impact with his all-round performance. He is definitely a top choice for any fantasy team.

Along with Narine, Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer are also worth considering. In terms of bowling, Harshit Rana has been impressive in the tournament. Rana and Varun Chakravarthy are solid options for fantasy contests.