Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be in action against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 26 in the 44th match of IPL 2025.
Here are the top three battles to watch for in today’s KKR vs PBKS clash in the IPL 2025:
Shreyas Iyer vs Sunil Narine
Iyer, who was the captain of KKR when they won their third title, is now the skipper of PBKS this season. He is leading from the front, having scored 263 runs from eight matches at an average of 43.83 and a strike rate of 185.21. On the other hand, Narine has picked up seven wickets from seven matches at an economy rate of 7.60. In the past, Iyer has struggled to score freely against Narine, facing 35 balls, scoring just 42 runs, and getting dismissed once in the IPL. This battle might decide the fate of the match.
Ajinkya Rahane vs Arshdeep Singh
Rahane is in good touch this season and has played some impactful innings for KKR. He has scored 271 runs from eight matches at an average of 38.71 and a strike rate of 146.49, including three half-centuries. On the flip side, Arshdeep has claimed 11 wickets from eight matches. However, in the IPL, Arshdeep has had the upper hand. Rahane has faced 21 balls from Arshdeep, scoring 25 runs at a strike rate of 119 while being dismissed twice.
Marcus Stoinis vs Varun Chakaravarthy
Stoinis is in extremely poor form this season, having scored just 67 runs from seven matches. Meanwhile, Varun Chakaravarthy is enjoying a good season, with 10 wickets from eight matches. In previous IPL encounters, Varun has consistently outplayed Stoinis, conceding just eight runs in 12 deliveries and dismissing him twice.
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