The IPL 2025 season continues with a high-stakes clash between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders this afternoon at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Both teams are tied on six points, with PBKS having played one game fewer. This match is crucial for both sides as they aim to solidify their positions in the top half of the table. Below is the betting preview and prediction for this game.
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Betting Preview
PBKS’s batting lineup has been formidable, posting a massive 245/6 in their last outing. Captain Shreyas Iyer is in exceptional form, scoring 250 runs at a strike rate of 208.33 this season. However, their bowling attack has been inconsistent, failing to defend high totals and struggling with key bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal underperforming.
1.85
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Punjab Kings
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KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, have shown resilience. Their recent eight-wicket victory over CSK highlighted their balanced squad, with bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy leading the charge. The batting order, featuring Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Andre Russell, adds depth and firepower.
The Mullanpur pitch has been a batsman’s paradise, with multiple 200+ scores this season. However, teams batting first have had a better success rate, making the toss a potentially decisive factor.
1.95
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders
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Statistics
- Head-to-Head: KKR leads with 21 wins out of 33 matches; PBKS has 12 victories.
- Recent Form:
- PBKS: L, W, W, L, W
- KKR: W, L, L, W, L, W
- Key Players:
- PBKS: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, Arshdeep Singh
- KKR: Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Betting Tips
Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders to win at 1.95.
Best Bet: Over 18.5 sixes at 1.85.
Alternative Bet: Shreyas Iyer to score over 27.5 runs at 1.85.
Given PBKS’s explosive batting and KKR’s balanced attack, a high-scoring encounter is anticipated. However, KKR’s superior bowling depth and recent form give them a slight edge in this contest.
