Punjab Kings will be up against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 31st match of the Indian T20 League, 2025 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur on 15th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST.
PBKS vs KKR (Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders), Match 31 - Match Information
Match: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 31
Date: 15th April 2025
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Match Officials: Umpires: Mohit Krishnadas (IND), Saidharshan Kumar (IND) and KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Referee: Javagal Srinath (IND)
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PBKS vs KKR, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. It will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and wicket taking is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 160 runs.
Weather Report for Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur
Temperature will hover around 28.75 °C and humidity is expected to be around 34%. Winds at a speed of 3.59 m/s are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 67% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
PBKS vs KKR, Head to Head
In the 33 matches played between these 2 teams, Kolkata Knight Riders All Rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while Bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Punjab Kings.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | - | 36, 103, 0, 8, 47 | - |
| Shashank Singh | 4 | 108 | 108 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 52, 10, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 5 | 148 | 37 | 0 | - | 20, 61, 38, 11, 18 | - |
- Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. He has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top order opening batter, bats Left Handed. In the recent 5 matches Priyansh Arya has scored 194 runs at an average of 38.8 per match.
- Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 4 matches Shashank Singh has scored 108 runs at an average of 108 per match.
- Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He has an average of 79 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. This player is a top order Right Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches Ajinkya Rahane has scored 20, 61, 38, 11, 18 runs averaging 37 per match.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 4 | - | 5 | 20.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 5 | 0 | - | 7 | 14.9 | - | 2, 0, 3, 0, 2 |
| Arshdeep Singh | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 30.8 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 | 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 |
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. He is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 20.8. Lockie Ferguson has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 2, 2, 0 wickets.
- Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod
Varun Chakaravarthy is a good to have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Varun Chakaravarthy has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.4. He bowls leg break googly and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 7 wickets at an average of 14.9. Varun Chakaravarthy has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 3, 1, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches.
- Arshdeep Singh
Arshdeep Singh is a Bowler and has an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. He bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 1, 0, 1, 0, 3 wickets at an average of 30.8. Arshdeep Singh has been very successful against this team, taking 2, 0, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 4 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 1, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 39 | - | 1 | 132 | 5, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 5 | 131 | 26.2 | 0 | - | 45, 60, 3, 6, 17 | - |
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Glenn Maxwell has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 3 matches this player has scored 4 runs averaging 2 per match. Glenn Maxwell also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 57 wickets per match. He has had a good time at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. Marco Jansen has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. He bowls left-arm fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 132. Marco Jansen has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is an All Rounder and has an average of 48 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Venkatesh Iyer is a top order Left Handed Batter. In the last 5 matches he has scored 45, 60, 3, 6, 17 runs averaging 26.2 per match.
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PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | - | 36, 103, 0, 8, 47 | - |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 5 | 148 | 37 | 0 | - | 20, 61, 38, 11, 18 | - |
| Shashank Singh | 4 | 108 | 108 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 52, 10, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Harshit Rana | 4 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 16.4 | 0, 0, 10, 0, 4 | 2, 2, 0, 1, 0 |
| Rinku Singh | 5 | 114 | 57 | 0 | - | 15, 38, 32, 17, 12 | - |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 4 | - | 5 | 20.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
The Top Point Getters for Punjab Kings are Priyansh Arya with 154 match fantasy points. Shashank Singh with 82 match fantasy points and Lockie Ferguson with 60 match fantasy points.
The Top Point Getters for Kolkata Knight Riders are Ajinkya Rahane with 91 match fantasy points. Harshit Rana with 76 match fantasy points and Rinku Singh with 70 match fantasy points.
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priyansh Arya | 5 | 194 | 38.8 | 0 | - | 36, 103, 0, 8, 47 | - |
| Glenn Maxwell | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57 | 3, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 0 |
| Shashank Singh | 4 | 108 | 108 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 52, 10, 44 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marco Jansen | 3 | 39 | - | 1 | 132 | 5, 0, 34, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 4 | 4 | - | 5 | 20.8 | 0, 0, 0, 4, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
- Priyansh Arya
Priyansh Arya can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 56 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Priyansh Arya is a top order opening Left Handed Batter. In the recent 5 matches he has scored 36, 103, 0, 8, 47 runs at an average of 38.8 per match.
- Glenn James Maxwell
Glenn Maxwell is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 64 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. Glenn Maxwell is a batter, bats Right Handed. In the last 3 matches he has scored 4 runs averaging 2 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 1 wickets, averaging at 57 wickets per match. Glenn Maxwell has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches he played here and has taken 1 wickets.
- Shashank Singh
Shashank Singh is a Batter and has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player is a Right Handed Batter. In the last 4 matches Shashank Singh has scored 108 runs at an average of 108 per match.
- Marco Jansen
Marco Jansen is an All Rounder and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He is a left-arm fast Bowler and in the recent 3 matches this player has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 132. Marco Jansen has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 0, 1, 0 wickets.
- Lachlan Hammond Ferguson
Lockie Ferguson is a Bowler and has an average of 35 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.5 and is fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Lockie Ferguson is a right-arm fast Bowler and in the recently played 4 matches he has taken 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 20.8. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 1, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Lockie Ferguson has been very successful at this venue in the last 4 matches he played here and has taken 2, 2, 0 wickets.
PBKS vs KKR Squad Information
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Squad: Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Luvnith Sisodia, Vaibhav Arora, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Harshit Rana
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Squad: Yuzvendra Chahal, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Praveen Dubey, Shreyas Iyer, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Yash Thakur, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Priyansh Arya and Suryansh Shedge
PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Priyansh Arya, Ajinkya Rahane, Shashank Singh and Shreyas Iyer
All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell and Marco Jansen
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal
Captain: Marco Jansen
Vice-Captain: Priyansh Arya
PBKS vs KKR (Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders), Match 31 Preview
Punjab Kings have played 5 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked fifth on the points table.
Indian T20 League, 2025 Points Table
The points table of Indian T20 League, 2025 Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
Both teams last played against each other in the Match 42 of the Indian T20 League, 2024 where Jonny Bairstow scored the highest fantasy points for Punjab Kings with 168 match fantasy points while Sunil Narine topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Kolkata Knight Riders with 143 match fantasy points.
In the last match (Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Last Match Scorecard) played by Punjab Kings against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Punjab Kings by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Punjab Kings was Shreyas Iyer who scored 118 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders beat Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets. The top fantasy player for Kolkata Knight Riders was Sunil Narine who scored 171 fantasy points.