The IPL 2025 showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set to take place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. This highly anticipated clash marks the 31st match of the tournament, with both teams eager to strengthen their positions in the points table.
KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, have shown flashes of brilliance this season, while PBKS, captained by Shreyas Iyer, will be looking to bounce back after their recent defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
KKR vs PBKS pitch report
The pitch at Mullanpur is expected to be a batting paradise, with high-scoring encounters being the norm at this venue. While fast bowlers might find some assistance early on, the surface generally favors stroke-makers as the game progresses. Spinners could play a crucial role in the middle overs, maintaining control with an economy rate of around seven runs per over. Given the nature of the pitch, a score above 200 might not be safe, and the team batting second should be prepared for a challenging chase.
Today’s IPL match live streaming
The toss for the match will take place at 7:00 PM IST, setting the stage for an exciting contest. The match itself is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports Network for television coverage, while online streaming will be available on JioCinema (free) and Disney+ Hotstar (subscription-based).
Probable XIs:
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson.
Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
