KKR vs PBKS Live Score, Indian Premier League 2024, 42nd Match
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Match 42, Kolkata, April 26, 2024, 07:30 PM
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 8 wickets
KKR vs PBKS Match Detail:
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
Date: April 26, 2024.
Time: 07:30 PM LOCAL.
League: Indian Premier League 2024
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
KKR vs PBKS 42nd Match Preview
The 42nd match of the IPL 2024 promises to be a crackerjack as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) on April 26th. Both teams come into this encounter needing a win to solidify their playoff positions. Here’s a quick look ahead:
Last Match Summary:
- KKR: In their previous match, KKR suffered a narrow defeat against the Rajasthan Royals. Despite a brilliant century from Sunil Narine, a late collapse restricted them to a below-par total. Chasing a modest target, KKR’s bowlers kept them in the game, but they fell short in the final overs.
- PBKS: PBKS, on the other hand, edged past the Delhi Capitals in a thrilling encounter. Mayank Agarwal top-scored with a well-paced half-century, while their bowling attack, led by Harshal Patel’s three wickets, ensured a vital victory.
Head-to-Head in IPL 2024:
This will be the first meeting between KKR and PBKS this season. Historically, the rivalry between these two teams has been quite balanced. Here’s a look at their head-to-head record in the IPL:
- Matches Played: 24
- KKR Won: 13
- PBKS Won: 11
Key Players to Watch:
- KKR: Sunil Narine (in top form with the bat), Andre Russell (dangerous lower-order hitter),
- PBKS: Mayank Agarwal (consistent at the top), Liam Livingstone (explosive middle-order batsman), Arshdeep Singh (young pace sensation)
KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report
At the Eden Gardens this season, batsmen have reveled in a run-scoring extravaganza, with the average first innings total hovering just below the impressive mark of 204. The pitches have been a paradise for fluent ball-strikers, facilitating effortless strokeplay and exhilarating contests. Adding to the batters’ delight, the short boundaries on one side of the ground have provided an additional advantage, allowing them to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
KKR vs PBKS Weather Report
There is very little margin for error for the bowlers. The temperature is likely to remain over 32 degrees Celsius.
KKR vs PBKS Team Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad:
Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera
Punjab Kings Squad:
Sam Curran(c), Prabhsimran Singh, Rilee Rossouw, Jitesh Sharma(w), Liam Livingstone, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Atharva Taide, Shivam Singh, Rishi Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Nathan Ellis, Tanay Thyagarajan, Shikhar Dhawan, Chris Woakes, Sikandar Raza, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
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