Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday (April 6). KKR have played two matches so far, losing both, while PBKS have also played two matches, winning both comfortably. Last year’s runners-up will look to continue their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information.<h2>What is the head-to-head record for the KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL history</h2>Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with KKR winning 21 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result.<h2>What is the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for the &nbsp;KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12.<h2>When will the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-lsg-owner-sanjeev-goenka-enjoys-team-dominance-vs-srh-and-internet-enjoys-his-reaction-1775455289837">IPL | LSG owner Goenka enjoys performance vs SRH &amp; internet enjoys his reaction</a><h2>Which channel will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Star Sports Network will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India.<h2>Which platform will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12?</h2>The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-douche-move-says-megyn-kelly-on-woods-calling-trump-after-car-crash-1775459138661">'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash</a><h2>Squads</h2>Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will host Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their second home match of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens on Monday (April 6). KKR have played two matches so far, losing both, while PBKS have also played two matches, winning both comfortably. Last year’s runners-up will look to continue their winning momentum, while the 2024 champions will aim to bounce back. Ahead of the clash, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming details, head-to-head stats and other key information. What is the head-to-head record for the KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL history Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have clashed 35 times in the Indian Premier League, with KKR winning 21 matches and PBKS claiming victory in 13 encounters. One match ended without a result. What is the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be the venue for the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12. When will the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 will start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss taking place at 7:00 p.m. IST. Also Read - IPL | LSG owner Goenka enjoys performance vs SRH & internet enjoys his reaction Which channel will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Star Sports Network will broadcast the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India. Which platform will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12? The Jio+Hotstar will live-stream the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 Match No.12 in India. Also Read - 'Douche move', says Megyn Kelly on Woods calling Trump after car crash Squads Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane(c), Cameron Green, Angkrish Raghuvanshi(w), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Kartik Tyagi, Blessing Muzarabani, Finn Allen, Manish Pandey, Tejasvi Dahiya, Saurabh Dubey, Rovman Powell, Rahul Tripathi, Tim Seifert, Navdeep Saini, Sarthak Ranjan, Rachin Ravindra, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, Umran Malik and Daksh Kamra Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh(w), Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer(c), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Vishnu Vinod, Suryansh Shedge, Praveen Dubey, Harpreet Brar, Yash Thakur, Azmatullah Omarzai, Ben Dwarshuis, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Owen, Harnoor Singh, Musheer Khan, Pyla Avinash and Vishal Nishad

Ahead of the key IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings, here’s everything you need to know, including live streaming, head-to-head stats and other important details.

IPL 2026: Here's all you need to know about KKR vs PBKS match no 12 timing, squad, H2H & more

Jonny Bairstow and Co scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday (April 26) with the highest-ever successful run chase. Needing 262 runs on the board to win, Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens. Bairstow was the architect of the win with an unbeaten 108 off 48&nbsp;while&nbsp;Shashank Singh (unbeaten 68) and Prabhsimran Singh (54) also made important contributions.

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<h2>PBKS smash record books</h2>

Tasked with chasing a mammoth 262 runs to win the match against KKR, Punjab were in no mood to show mercy on their&nbsp;opponent's&nbsp;bowling attack as they hit the ground since&nbsp;the start of their innings. The pair of Bairstow and Prabhsimran stitched together a partnership of 93 runs for the first wicket&nbsp;which&nbsp;came in just six overs.&nbsp;This&nbsp;was also the highest ever for the PBKS in the IPL history as they ran riot with the bat.

While Prabhsimran&nbsp;was run out, it did not break the momentum as Rilee Rossouw (26 off 16)&nbsp;joined in and gave a good helping hand. Bairstow&nbsp;on&nbsp;the other&nbsp;hand&nbsp;was in brilliant form as he continued the onslaught&nbsp;scoring a&nbsp;hundred in just 45 deliveries. Despite&nbsp;Rossouw’s&nbsp;wicket, there was no relief for KKR as Shashank scored 68 off 28 and helped PBKS complete the highest-ever successful run chase in the&nbsp;history of the tournament.

<h3>Highest targets successfully chased in Men’s T20 cricket</h3>

262 - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, IPL 2024

259 - South Africa vs West Indies, Centurion, 2023

253 - Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval, T20 Blast 2023

244 - Australia vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2018

243 - Bulgaria vs Serbia, Sofia, 2022

243 - Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi, PSL 2023

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<h2>What happened in KKR innings?</h2>

Earlier, batting&nbsp;first&nbsp;KKR scored 261/6 in their 20 overs with openers Sunil Narine (71) and Phil Salt (75) in&nbsp;a good&nbsp;batting mood. They put together 138 runs for the opening wicket&nbsp;with&nbsp;Venkatesh Iyer (39) and Shreyas Iyer (28) also contributing to the team's score. Two PBKS bowlers went for fifty-plus scores indicating&nbsp;a miserable day for the bowlers.

KKR will next face Delhi Capitals on Monday at the Eden Gardens while PBKS travel to Chennai to face defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

Jonny Bairstow and Co scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday (April 26) with the highest-ever successful run chase. Needing 262 runs on the board to win, Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens.

Jonny Bairstow and Co scripted history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday (April 26) with the highest-ever successful run chase. Needing 262 runs on the board to win, Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets at the Eden Gardens. Bairstow was the architect of the win with an unbeaten 108 off 48 while Shashank Singh (unbeaten 68) and Prabhsimran Singh (54) also made important contributions. Majje hi majje! 🔥#SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings #JazbaHaiPunjabi #TATAIPL2024 #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/mjOK8EEEez — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 26, 2024 × PBKS smash record books Tasked with chasing a mammoth 262 runs to win the match against KKR, Punjab were in no mood to show mercy on their opponent's bowling attack as they hit the ground since the start of their innings. The pair of Bairstow and Prabhsimran stitched together a partnership of 93 runs for the first wicket which came in just six overs. This was also the highest ever for the PBKS in the IPL history as they ran riot with the bat. While Prabhsimran was run out, it did not break the momentum as Rilee Rossouw (26 off 16) joined in and gave a good helping hand. Bairstow on the other hand was in brilliant form as he continued the onslaught scoring a hundred in just 45 deliveries. Despite Rossouw’s wicket, there was no relief for KKR as Shashank scored 68 off 28 and helped PBKS complete the highest-ever successful run chase in the history of the tournament. Highest targets successfully chased in Men’s T20 cricket 262 - Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Kolkata, IPL 2024 259 - South Africa vs West Indies, Centurion, 2023 253 - Middlesex vs Surrey, The Oval, T20 Blast 2023 244 - Australia vs New Zealand, Auckland, 2018 243 - Bulgaria vs Serbia, Sofia, 2022 243 - Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi, Rawalpindi, PSL 2023 ALSO READ | Premier League: 'It is abuse,' Manchester United's Rashford hits out at criticism What happened in KKR innings? Earlier, batting first KKR scored 261/6 in their 20 overs with openers Sunil Narine (71) and Phil Salt (75) in a good batting mood. They put together 138 runs for the opening wicket with Venkatesh Iyer (39) and Shreyas Iyer (28) also contributing to the team's score. Two PBKS bowlers went for fifty-plus scores indicating a miserable day for the bowlers. KKR will next face Delhi Capitals on Monday at the Eden Gardens while PBKS travel to Chennai to face defending champions Chennai Super Kings.

IPL 2024: Jonny Bairstow and Co script history, register highest-ever successful run chase against KKR

T20 cricket, or IPL to be precise, has somewhat made a mockery of bowlers, with Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate offering no sympathy to them despite his side suffering a loss against Punjab Kings at home on Friday (April 26).

T20 cricket, or IPL to be precise, has somewhat made a mockery of bowlers, with Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate offering no sympathy to them despite his side suffering a loss against Punjab Kings at home on Friday (April 26). With over 520 runs scored and 42 sixes hit in a game labelled as one of the best in the tournament history, bowlers had nowhere to hide as PBKS chased 262 with eight wickets and over six balls remaining. With IPL 2024 being the season where most 250-plus scores are scored thus far, it’s like a graveyard for the bowlers; however, Ten Doeschate feels instead of crying about this format turning into a batter’s paradise, the bowlers must up their game and be innovative and not think about things not in their hands. Despite his team notching up 261 in the first innings, they suffered a shock defeat, with PBKS’ batters going berserk during the chase. While opener Jonny Bairstow returned to form by hitting a hundred, Shashank Singh continued his impressive run, striking at over 240 while chasing. Prabhsimran Singh was also on song, hitting a fifty, as Punjab completed the highest run chase in T20 cricket history. ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Mayank Yadav resumes bowling in nets as he prepares for return, says LSG assistant coach S Sriram "I don't think it augurs well for the contest between bat and ball, but the facts are that it is here for the season," Ten Doeschate said after the game. "There are two ways you can look at it. You can step back and say 'Oh it's unfair, we are bowling machines' or you can say 'We are going to find a way, we are going to be a point of difference compared to other teams', 'we are gonna try new things', 'we are gonna embrace the challenge'. “Yes, it's going to be tough, but you got to find innovative and new ways for the next four weeks at least, it (this season) is going to be there that long, so no point crying about it. “Everything was already in the batter's favour, I feel sorry for the bowlers as it's gone more towards their side now. But those are the facts, the realities. My way to deal with this would be to find a way to land a punch back at the batters,” the assistant coach said. What is a good score? Kolkata has been on the rampage this season, with the side crossing 250 twice, once in Vizag and once against PBKS at home; even though they won the clash against DC, KKR came second against Punjab. Speaking on what should be a good score in IPL 2024, Ten Doeschate said, “What type of score is a good score? 260 has gotta be a good score. We didn't stop scoring boundaries. Sunil and Salt were fantastic; it was nice to see the captain get a bit of rhythm again - probably the biggest positive for us tonight. “We could play on this piece of marble here, and if you give me 260 runs, it should be enough. There is a danger of aiming too high. We need to aim for at least 240 if the wicket is as good as this,” he added.

IPL 2024: KKR’s Ten Doeschate offers no sympathy to bowlers, says ‘no point crying about it, be innovative’

IPL 2024 has turned cricket into baseball, reckons Sam Curran, whose team – Punjab Kings, created history by chasing 262 in a T20 game with eight balls to spare against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

IPL 2024 has turned cricket into baseball, reckons Sam Curran, whose team – Punjab Kings, created history by chasing 262 in a T20 game with eight balls to spare against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With what was on display on Friday (April 26) night, labelling that as out-of-the-world would be an understatement. Several records broke as PBKS completed the highest successful run-chase in all T20s, let alone in the Indian Premier League. While opener Jonny Bairstow returned to form with a blistering hundred (108* off 48 balls), Shashank Singh continued to impress, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 68 off 28 balls, hitting eight sixes and two fours. PBKS’ impact player Prabhsimran Singh also scored a fifty, while another overseas batter, Rilee Rossouw, played a handy cameo of 26 from 16 balls. ALSO READ: IPL 2024, Match 43, Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Match preview and result prediction Reflecting on the game, which saw a total of 42 sixes – most recorded in a T20 game, PBKS’ stand-in captain Sam Curran said cricket is turning into baseball with how it's evolving through T20 cricket. He also admitted that despite leaking over 260 runs in the first innings, Punjab deserved to win, given how they calculated and executed the run chase. Yesterday was one of those record breaking evenings in #TATAIPL and Captain @CurranSM has got you covered in his roundup 😎 Do you remember how many sixes were hit last night? 🤔#KKRvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL pic.twitter.com/Ct7mNz1SQw — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 27, 2024 × "Cricket is turning into baseball, isn't it? It was absolutely incredible," Curran said at the post-match presentation. "Where do we [start]? Absolutely delighted with two points. Games like that are out of the world, but most importantly we've had a tough few weeks as a team [this was the Kings' first win in five games], but we've really hung in there. We've taken teams down to the wire and, I think, forget about the scores... I thought we actually deserved victory,” he continued. Curran praises match-winners With already a lot happening this season in regards to bowlers finding nowhere to hide and batters going all out with their attacking approach, PBKS’ Bairstow found it tough to find a rhythm since the start of IPL 2024. Now, with him breaking the ice and scoring the crucial hundred for his franchise, Jonny looks in his element, and Sam sounded elated with this. "Really pleased for Jonny. He's obviously been on tour for a really long time," Curran said. "A couple of games out of the side, he looked like he came back really eager to score runs for the team and showed what an amazing player that he is. So, I'm really pleased for him." Speaking of Shashank, who has been the find of the season for PBKS, Curran said, that with him and Ashutosh Sharma (another gem batter), Punjab feel confident entering into every game this time. Clean Hitting to the fullest, ft Shashank Singh 😎 This match has now breached the Highest Number of Sixes Hit in a T20 Match 👏 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/3HPN6DLnPl — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2024 × "We gave him that extra bit of responsibility to go in and No. 4, and he's been the find of the season for us," Curran said of Shashank. "Him and Ashutosh [Sharma] have been absolutely incredible, and I'm just really pleased. Our group has been through a lot in the last couple of weeks, and like I said, take two points, and you're going to enjoy those small wins. And it's not a small win. It's a really big win to come to Kolkata and beat that team. Proud of the team, proud of the coaches and proud of everyone,” the stand-in captain added.

IPL 2024: ‘Cricket’s turning into baseball’ – Sam Curran reflects on PBKS’ record chase at Eden Gardens

Match 42 of the IPL 2024 edition will see two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday (April 26). The second-positioned Kolkata will like to continue their winning run and get to 12 points whereas Punjab, who are in the ninth spot, need a revival at the earliest with their playoff chances looking slim.

KKR are coming into this clash on the back of a thrilling one-run win over bottom-ranked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at home. Posting 222/6, riding on contributions from Shreyas Iyer (50) and Phil Salt's 48 (14), Kolkata managed to dismiss RCB for 221 on the last ball. With them being a force to reckon with at home, Punjab face the herculean task of stopping them&nbsp;on Friday evening&nbsp;in front of a jam-packed stadium.&nbsp;

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Talking about Punjab, the one-time finalists are entering this game after a three-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) at Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Their batting has been ordinary and the big guns need to step up sooner than later. They need to click in all departments, which hasn't been the case&nbsp;in most&nbsp;games. They are fighting till the last ball in every contest, which is a positive sign, but now need favourable results to move forward.

Meanwhile, Punjab's bowling has fared better than batting but also needs improvement in the business end of the competition.&nbsp;

Match preview and result prediction: Expect another 200-plus total as the average score batting first at the Eden is 204 this season. A dry surface and shorter side boundaries will aid the batters. The chasing team will also be in the contest as the pitch will remain good throughout. Overall, expect a run-fest with KKR most likely to keep their winning run going.

Match 42 of the IPL 2024 edition will see two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday (April 26).

Match 42 of the IPL 2024 edition will see two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Friday (April 26). The second-positioned Kolkata will like to continue their winning run and get to 12 points whereas Punjab, who are in the ninth spot, need a revival at the earliest with their playoff chances looking slim. KKR are coming into this clash on the back of a thrilling one-run win over bottom-ranked Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at home. Posting 222/6, riding on contributions from Shreyas Iyer (50) and Phil Salt's 48 (14), Kolkata managed to dismiss RCB for 221 on the last ball. With them being a force to reckon with at home, Punjab face the herculean task of stopping them on Friday evening in front of a jam-packed stadium. Also read: IPL 2024: 'Don't look at Virat Kohli's fifty...' - Aaron Finch defends RCB star's knock vs SRH Talking about Punjab, the one-time finalists are entering this game after a three-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) at Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Their batting has been ordinary and the big guns need to step up sooner than later. They need to click in all departments, which hasn't been the case in most games. They are fighting till the last ball in every contest, which is a positive sign, but now need favourable results to move forward. Meanwhile, Punjab's bowling has fared better than batting but also needs improvement in the business end of the competition. Match preview and result prediction: Expect another 200-plus total as the average score batting first at the Eden is 204 this season. A dry surface and shorter side boundaries will aid the batters. The chasing team will also be in the contest as the pitch will remain good throughout. Overall, expect a run-fest with KKR most likely to keep their winning run going.

IPL 2024, Match 42: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Match preview and result prediction

Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08). Opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan &amp; Co. rode on the captain's 47-ball 57 and cameos from Harpreet Brar, Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan to post 179/7.

In reply, Nitish Rana's KKR started well courtesy of Jason Roy's 24-ball 38 and were kept in the hunt courtesy of the skipper's 38-ball 51 before the finishing acts provided by Rinku Singh (21* off 10) and Andre Russell's 23-ball 42. With this win, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race and join as many as four more teams with ten points each.

Here's a look at the updated IPL 2023 points table after KKR beat PBKS:

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Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) remain atop followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but there are many teams with ten points apiece whereas the bottom-two sides -- with eight points each -- are also not out of contention for the playoffs spot.

At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Russell&nbsp;said, "We already thought about it, the ball was gripping so we just wanted to stick it out. They miss their lengths and we could swing it around. Needing 30 off the final two, it was very gettable. I flicked one into the stands without really swinging at it. And that six over point put the icing on the cake. I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. (On Rinku) He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it last ball."

Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08).

Match 53 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Monday evening (May 08). Opting to bat first, Shikhar Dhawan & Co. rode on the captain's 47-ball 57 and cameos from Harpreet Brar, Jitesh Sharma and Shahrukh Khan to post 179/7. In reply, Nitish Rana's KKR started well courtesy of Jason Roy's 24-ball 38 and were kept in the hunt courtesy of the skipper's 38-ball 51 before the finishing acts provided by Rinku Singh (21* off 10) and Andre Russell's 23-ball 42. With this win, KKR remain alive in the playoffs race and join as many as four more teams with ten points each. Here's a look at the updated IPL 2023 points table after KKR beat PBKS: Also Read: IPL 2023: 'Rohit Sharma's struggle with the bat is...' - Virender Sehwag opines on MI skipper's form Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) remain atop followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but there are many teams with ten points apiece whereas the bottom-two sides -- with eight points each -- are also not out of contention for the playoffs spot. At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Russell said, "We already thought about it, the ball was gripping so we just wanted to stick it out. They miss their lengths and we could swing it around. Needing 30 off the final two, it was very gettable. I flicked one into the stands without really swinging at it. And that six over point put the icing on the cake. I wanted to finish the game off, but we have a finisher this year in Rinku. (On Rinku) He had told me what if the ball beats you, should we go for the run? I said for sure, I have faith in him to finish it last ball."

IPL 2023: Updated points table as KKR enter 10-point logjam after last-ball win over PBKS

The man of the tournament for countless reasons, KKR's Rinku Singh does it again for his side against Punjab Kings, as he hit a four off the final delivery to ensure the hosts are crossing the line with five wickets in hand. With a healthy contribution from Dre Russ, aka Andre Russell, in the penultimate over, Kolkata required just six off the last over to get the job done, and they did it with some style.

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Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the hot-and-cold Punjab Kings lost opener Prabhsimran Singh on 12 inside the Powerplay. Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa followed him on a three-ball duck as PBKS were left reeling at 29 for two inside four overs.

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Two of Punjab performers this season, captain Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone, tried to up the ante, and even though they added a few runs, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy accounted for dangerous Liam in his first over.&nbsp;

While a fifty-plus-stand between keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma and veteran Dhawan tried saving the sinking ship for PBKS, regular fall of wickets never allowed them to settle in. Courtesy of yet another half-century from Gabbar and a late blitz from Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar in the final two overs, the visiting side could pose a fighting total of 179 for seven in 20 overs.

The overseas pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jason Roy provided a solid yet cautious start to KKR but lost a wicket inside the first six overs. Captain Nitish Rana carried his form from where he had left and went about his business in no time. Even after Jason Roy’s wicket, who was looking determined to win it single-handedly, Rana didn’t allow PBKS to put pressure on them.

A 50-plus partnership with Venkatesh Iyer laid a foundation for the ‘finishers’ Rinku Singh and Andre Russell to come and wrap up the proceedings.

Upon their arrival to the crease, KKR was still playing the chasing game, but it was about time before Dre Russ changed gears and put his team ahead.

With 20 runs off the second last over from Sam Curran, the equation was down to six from six. Though Arshdeep Singh tried repeating his previous heroics, a calmer Rinku Singh stood tall in the end after hitting him for a boundary of a full toss to help his team win the game with five wickets in hand.

As things stand, KKR and PBKS are on the same points, but because KKR’s NRR is better, they are fifth, while PBKS are seventh on the points table.

The man of the tournament for countless reasons, KKR's Rinku Singh does it again for his side against Punjab Kings, as he hit a four off the final delivery to ensure the hosts are crossing the line with five wickets in hand.

The man of the tournament for countless reasons, KKR's Rinku Singh does it again for his side against Punjab Kings, as he hit a four off the final delivery to ensure the hosts are crossing the line with five wickets in hand. With a healthy contribution from Dre Russ, aka Andre Russell, in the penultimate over, Kolkata required just six off the last over to get the job done, and they did it with some style. WHAT. A. FINISH! 👌 👌 It went right down to the final ball of the match! 👍 👍@rinkusingh235 & @KKRiders held their nerve & how to seal a win over the spirited @PunjabKingsIPL! 👏 👏 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/OaRtNpANNb #TATAIPL | #KKRvPBKS pic.twitter.com/9NZLfEzF0l — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 8, 2023 × Electing to bat first after winning the toss, the hot-and-cold Punjab Kings lost opener Prabhsimran Singh on 12 inside the Powerplay. Sri Lanka’s Bhanuka Rajapaksa followed him on a three-ball duck as PBKS were left reeling at 29 for two inside four overs. ALSO READ: Sri Lanka, not Pakistan, set to host 2023 Asia Cup - Reports Two of Punjab performers this season, captain Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone, tried to up the ante, and even though they added a few runs, mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy accounted for dangerous Liam in his first over. While a fifty-plus-stand between keeper-batter Jitesh Sharma and veteran Dhawan tried saving the sinking ship for PBKS, regular fall of wickets never allowed them to settle in. Courtesy of yet another half-century from Gabbar and a late blitz from Shahrukh Khan and Harpreet Brar in the final two overs, the visiting side could pose a fighting total of 179 for seven in 20 overs. The overseas pair of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Jason Roy provided a solid yet cautious start to KKR but lost a wicket inside the first six overs. Captain Nitish Rana carried his form from where he had left and went about his business in no time. Even after Jason Roy’s wicket, who was looking determined to win it single-handedly, Rana didn’t allow PBKS to put pressure on them. A 50-plus partnership with Venkatesh Iyer laid a foundation for the ‘finishers’ Rinku Singh and Andre Russell to come and wrap up the proceedings. Upon their arrival to the crease, KKR was still playing the chasing game, but it was about time before Dre Russ changed gears and put his team ahead. With 20 runs off the second last over from Sam Curran, the equation was down to six from six. Though Arshdeep Singh tried repeating his previous heroics, a calmer Rinku Singh stood tall in the end after hitting him for a boundary of a full toss to help his team win the game with five wickets in hand. As things stand, KKR and PBKS are on the same points, but because KKR’s NRR is better, they are fifth, while PBKS are seventh on the points table.

IPL 2023: Finishers Rinku, Russell seal last-ball win for KKR as they beat Punjab Kings by 5 wickets

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01). While this will be only the second game for Punjab, Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. will play their third match as the first week of the 15th season comes to a close.

Talking about the PBKS outfit, they started their campaign with a spirited five-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)&nbsp;franchise. Bowling first, Punjab leaked runs as RCB posted 205-2 in 20 overs. However, their batters such as skipper Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan combined with vital knocks to propel the side to a thrilling last-over win, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.

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After a desirable start, Punjab will aim to move past their inconsistent tag and make it two wins in a row. It won't be easy facing the KKR outfit, who have won and lost a match each. Iyer-led KKR are a formidable unit with a good mix of batters and enough variety in their bowling department.&nbsp;

While Punjab have some big hitters, they will need their bowling to improve with each passing game. Kagiso Rabada looks all set to don the Punjab jersey for the first time in the KKR face-off. The South African seamer will look to add to the bowling unit and spearhead the attack versus Kolkata.

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While Punjab need not make a lot of changes, they will have to fit in Rabada. In all likelihood, Raj Bawa is expected to warm the bench to make way for Rabada. The rest of the line-up should remain the same. As of now, there is no news on the&nbsp;availability of Jonny Bairstow, hence, Rajapaksha will retain his place.

PBKS likely XI vs KKR:

Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar,&nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01).

Match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face the one-time runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Friday evening (April 01). While this will be only the second game for Punjab, Shreyas Iyer & Co. will play their third match as the first week of the 15th season comes to a close. Talking about the PBKS outfit, they started their campaign with a spirited five-wicket win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) franchise. Bowling first, Punjab leaked runs as RCB posted 205-2 in 20 overs. However, their batters such as skipper Mayank Agarwal, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksha, Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith and Shahrukh Khan combined with vital knocks to propel the side to a thrilling last-over win, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings - Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads After a desirable start, Punjab will aim to move past their inconsistent tag and make it two wins in a row. It won't be easy facing the KKR outfit, who have won and lost a match each. Iyer-led KKR are a formidable unit with a good mix of batters and enough variety in their bowling department. While Punjab have some big hitters, they will need their bowling to improve with each passing game. Kagiso Rabada looks all set to don the Punjab jersey for the first time in the KKR face-off. The South African seamer will look to add to the bowling unit and spearhead the attack versus Kolkata. ALSO READ | KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match? While Punjab need not make a lot of changes, they will have to fit in Rabada. In all likelihood, Raj Bawa is expected to warm the bench to make way for Rabada. The rest of the line-up should remain the same. As of now, there is no news on the availability of Jonny Bairstow, hence, Rajapaksha will retain his place. PBKS likely XI vs KKR: Mayank Agarwal (C), Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk), Liam Livingstone, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Sharma, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

IPL 2022: Kagiso Rabada to debut for PBKS? Predicting Mayank Agarwal & Co.’s likely XI vs KKR

The T20 action will continue on Friday (April 1) as match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Both sides had contrasting results in their respective last encounters. After a terrific win versus the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season-opener, KKR conceded a close game to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and, hence, will be eager to return to winning ways. They were asked to bat first versus Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru, however, their batters fell flat as KKR were bundled out for 128 in 18.5 overs. In reply, KKR stretched the game to the last over before RCB won by three wickets.&nbsp;

On the other hand, Punjab have played only one encounter so far. They also met RCB in their previous game and went past the three-time runners-up by five wickets in a tall run-chase of 206 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for KKR vs PBKS clash:&nbsp;The toss will play a crucial role in deciding the winner of the face-off. Both captains will once again be eager to bowl first and will back their respective troops to chase down any total on a good batting track at the Wankhede. In terms of batting, there is enough firepower in both&nbsp;teams. In bowling, KKR might have an edge given their two big guns, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. For Punjab, the onus will fall on Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh.

Expect another run-fest. Expect another win for the chasing side. At this point, KKR might have an edge over PBKS (given their variety in bowling and Punjab's knack for being inconsistent).

The T20 action will continue on Friday (April 1) as match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The T20 action will continue on Friday (April 1) as match 8 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lock horns with the 2014 runners-up Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both sides had contrasting results in their respective last encounters. After a terrific win versus the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the season-opener, KKR conceded a close game to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and, hence, will be eager to return to winning ways. They were asked to bat first versus Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru, however, their batters fell flat as KKR were bundled out for 128 in 18.5 overs. In reply, KKR stretched the game to the last over before RCB won by three wickets. On the other hand, Punjab have played only one encounter so far. They also met RCB in their previous game and went past the three-time runners-up by five wickets in a tall run-chase of 206 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | It is wrong, no doubt about that: Former cricketers slam MS Dhoni over CSK captaincy situation after LSG loss Match prediction for KKR vs PBKS clash: The toss will play a crucial role in deciding the winner of the face-off. Both captains will once again be eager to bowl first and will back their respective troops to chase down any total on a good batting track at the Wankhede. In terms of batting, there is enough firepower in both teams. In bowling, KKR might have an edge given their two big guns, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. For Punjab, the onus will fall on Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh. Expect another run-fest. Expect another win for the chasing side. At this point, KKR might have an edge over PBKS (given their variety in bowling and Punjab's knack for being inconsistent).

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match?

After Punjab Kings registered a much-needed victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets during IPL 2021 on Friday (October 1) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, KL Rahul revealed things that "kill him" as captain, reflecting on the decision to leave out spinner Harpreet Brar who has done well for the team.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Rahul said, "These are things that kill me as a captain. Don't want to leave out the Indian boys. With a heavy heart had to leave Harpreet out. Had to see what would be our best XI with Chris leaving the bubble."&nbsp;

Punjab Kings batter Shahrukh Khan produced a crucial nine-ball 22-run knock and finished the match with a six as the team chased the 166-run target with three balls to spare.&nbsp;

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"Shahrukh has been batting brilliantly in the nets. Saw how strong he is in the first phase. He's asking a lot of questions and wanting to finish games," the wicket-keeper batter added.&nbsp;

Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40). The win has boosted Punjab Kings chances of making it to the play-offs of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;

Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/32), who is a top performer for Punjab this season, delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7). He also dismissed Dinesh Karthik and Nitish Rana.&nbsp;

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KL Rahul said, "Often times we've put too much pressure on ourselves. Everybody knows we are a far better team. Putting too much pressure on ourselves is not helping. Message has been to give our best. Every game we've fought till the end."

Punjab's win takes them to fifth, level on 10 points with fourth-placed KKR and Mumbai Indians in sixth. The top four teams will go through to the play-offs.&nbsp;

After Punjab Kings registered a much-needed victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets during IPL 2021 on Friday (October 1) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, KL Rahul revealed things that "kill him" as captain, reflecting on the decision to leave out spinner Harpreet Brar who has done well for the team.

After Punjab Kings registered a much-needed victory over Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets during IPL 2021 on Friday (October 1) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, KL Rahul revealed things that "kill him" as captain, reflecting on the decision to leave out spinner Harpreet Brar who has done well for the team. During the post-match presentation, Rahul said, "These are things that kill me as a captain. Don't want to leave out the Indian boys. With a heavy heart had to leave Harpreet out. Had to see what would be our best XI with Chris leaving the bubble." Punjab Kings batter Shahrukh Khan produced a crucial nine-ball 22-run knock and finished the match with a six as the team chased the 166-run target with three balls to spare. ALSO READ | Tim Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Joe Root, slams 'expert on everything' Kevin Pietersen "Shahrukh has been batting brilliantly in the nets. Saw how strong he is in the first phase. He's asking a lot of questions and wanting to finish games," the wicket-keeper batter added. Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40). The win has boosted Punjab Kings chances of making it to the play-offs of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League. Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh (3/32), who is a top performer for Punjab this season, delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7). He also dismissed Dinesh Karthik and Nitish Rana. ALSO READ | India's Punam Raut walks off despite being given not-out in Pink-ball Test against Australia - WATCH A look at the Points Table after Match 45 of #VIVOIPL. Which two teams do you reckon will join #CSK and #DelhiCapitals out there? pic.twitter.com/AuxGtgMXtk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × WHAT A WIN! 👏 👏 Yet another nail-biter as @PunjabKingsIPL pull off a 5 wicket win over #KKR in Dubai. 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/lUTQhNzjsM pic.twitter.com/3J2N1X6a4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × KL Rahul said, "Often times we've put too much pressure on ourselves. Everybody knows we are a far better team. Putting too much pressure on ourselves is not helping. Message has been to give our best. Every game we've fought till the end." Punjab's win takes them to fifth, level on 10 points with fourth-placed KKR and Mumbai Indians in sixth. The top four teams will go through to the play-offs.

IPL 2021: KL Rahul reveals things that 'kill' him as a captain after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan praised his side despite losing a close match against the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings team. In match 45 of the Indian Premier League 2021, PBKS registered a five-wicket crucial win over KKR at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 1).&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "We have played some great cricket in the second half and have some positives to take away from tonight as well."&nbsp;

"Two more games to go, we will fight hard and hopefully get a couple of good results and be in the playoffs," he added.&nbsp;

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Morgan feels "in real-time" the catch by Rahul Tripathi was clean and also reflected on the fielding error that cost them the match.&nbsp;

"Initially we didn't field as well, put catches down. Myself early too. We probably had a par score on the wicket. Kings played well, we fought back, but catches have cost us. I thought in real-time that the Tripathi catch was out," said Morgan.

"But when you slow it down, the third umpire decided otherwise. We got on with it once he made his call. Hopefully, we play hard in the back end, get a few results and qualify into the playoffs," he added.&nbsp;

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During the match, KKR looked set for a big total in with Venkatesh Iyer smashing 67 off 49 balls but Punjab restricted them to 165 for 7 with Morgan out for two.&nbsp;

Punjab Kings needed 24 runs in the last three overs and Rahul and Shahrukh Khan helped the side register a win over KKR despite a wobble in the last over.

With this win, Punjab is now placed fifth position, level on 10 points with fourth-placed KKR and Mumbai Indians in sixth. The top four teams will go through to the playoffs.

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan praised his side despite losing a close match against the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings team. In match 45 of the Indian Premier League 2021, PBKS registered a five-wicket crucial win over KKR at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 1).

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Eoin Morgan praised his side despite losing a close match against the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings team. In match 45 of the Indian Premier League 2021, PBKS registered a five-wicket crucial win over KKR at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday (October 1). During the post-match presentation, Morgan said, "We have played some great cricket in the second half and have some positives to take away from tonight as well." "Two more games to go, we will fight hard and hopefully get a couple of good results and be in the playoffs," he added. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KL Rahul reveals things that 'kill me as a captain' after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders A look at the Points Table after Match 45 of #VIVOIPL. Which two teams do you reckon will join #CSK and #DelhiCapitals out there? pic.twitter.com/AuxGtgMXtk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × Not our night but we'll be back stronger.#KKRvPBKS #KKR #AmiKKR #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/gu7HgWfYET — KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) October 1, 2021 × Morgan feels "in real-time" the catch by Rahul Tripathi was clean and also reflected on the fielding error that cost them the match. "Initially we didn't field as well, put catches down. Myself early too. We probably had a par score on the wicket. Kings played well, we fought back, but catches have cost us. I thought in real-time that the Tripathi catch was out," said Morgan. "But when you slow it down, the third umpire decided otherwise. We got on with it once he made his call. Hopefully, we play hard in the back end, get a few results and qualify into the playoffs," he added. ALSO READ | Tim Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Joe Root, slams 'expert on everything' Kevin Pietersen During the match, KKR looked set for a big total in with Venkatesh Iyer smashing 67 off 49 balls but Punjab restricted them to 165 for 7 with Morgan out for two. Punjab Kings needed 24 runs in the last three overs and Rahul and Shahrukh Khan helped the side register a win over KKR despite a wobble in the last over. With this win, Punjab is now placed fifth position, level on 10 points with fourth-placed KKR and Mumbai Indians in sixth. The top four teams will go through to the playoffs.

IPL 2021: 'We will fight hard and hopefully be in the playoffs,' says KKR skipper Eoin Morgan

Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday.

Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40), knocking off a 166-run target with three balls to spare.

Shahrukh produced an impactful 9-ball 22-run knock when it mattered and finished the match with a six.

Venkatesh Iyer hit a fluent 67 while Nitish Rana produced a fiery 31 off 18 balls before Punjab Kings managed to stop KKR at 165 for seven.

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Invited to bat, the in-form KKR batsmen controlled the proceedings for a major part of their innings and had it not been some excellent death over spells by Mohammed Shami (1/23) and Arshdeep Singh (3/32), KKR would have got a bigger score on the board.

Iyer and Rahul Tripathi (34 off 26 balls) raised a 72-run stand, stroking the ball around with ease while Rana's cameo was also crucial for KKR since the run-rate had taken a hit at that time after two quick wickets.

The Punjab batsmen did not set the field on fire at the start of the chase as all they could manage 46 runs in the powerplay but did not lose a wicket.

Of the two batsmen, it was Agarwal who was hitting the ball at a good a strike rate while Rahul was going a-run-a-ball.

Varun Chakravarthy separated the openers by having Agarwal caught at in extra cover by Eoin Morgan, though it was a fierce shot.

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Nicholas Pooran (12) was dropped at 1 by Tripathi in the same region but Chakravarthy ensured that it wasn't a costly miss as he dismissed the West Indian soon after.

Gripping the ball had become difficult for the bowlers due to the dew but Punjab batsmen were still happy working the ball around and getting an odd big shot in between.

Rahul raised his half-century with one such shot off a slower one from Southee when he cleared the square leg region.

Rahul seemed to have hit one straight to fielder but the third-umpire ruled him not out. He got out in the first ball of the final over but Shahrukh finished the job to calm a nervous dugout.

PBKS moved to fifth in the table with 10 points while KKR stayed in fourth with same number of points.

Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep has been a top performer for Punjab this season and he delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7) with a peach of delivery that breached the defence of the batsman in the third over.

Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, continued his good run with some fluent drives on both sides of the wicket despite that the ball was stopping a bit before coming on to the bat.

The batsmen's positive approach and lack of control over the line by the Punjab pacers meant that run-rate kept soaring for KKR.

The partnership was finally broken by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who had Tripathi caught in the deep. The leg-spinner was also economical ending with figures of two for 22 in four overs.

Iyer completed his fifty with a single off Allen and then lofted the West Indian bowler for a six to raise team's hundred in the 13th over.

Two quick wickets fell when Bishnoi got rid of Iyer, who went for a big shot, and Shami trapped rival skipper Eoin Morgan (2), who shuffled a bit towards the off side but missed the line of the dipping ball that caught him in front of the wicket.

Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday.

Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40), knocking off a 166-run target with three balls to spare. Shahrukh produced an impactful 9-ball 22-run knock when it mattered and finished the match with a six. Venkatesh Iyer hit a fluent 67 while Nitish Rana produced a fiery 31 off 18 balls before Punjab Kings managed to stop KKR at 165 for seven. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KL Rahul reveals things that 'kill me as a captain' after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders WHAT A WIN! 👏 👏 Yet another nail-biter as @PunjabKingsIPL pull off a 5 wicket win over #KKR in Dubai. 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/lUTQhNzjsM pic.twitter.com/3J2N1X6a4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × +𝟮 pic.twitter.com/gu8mBViqUA — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 1, 2021 × Invited to bat, the in-form KKR batsmen controlled the proceedings for a major part of their innings and had it not been some excellent death over spells by Mohammed Shami (1/23) and Arshdeep Singh (3/32), KKR would have got a bigger score on the board. Iyer and Rahul Tripathi (34 off 26 balls) raised a 72-run stand, stroking the ball around with ease while Rana's cameo was also crucial for KKR since the run-rate had taken a hit at that time after two quick wickets. The Punjab batsmen did not set the field on fire at the start of the chase as all they could manage 46 runs in the powerplay but did not lose a wicket. Of the two batsmen, it was Agarwal who was hitting the ball at a good a strike rate while Rahul was going a-run-a-ball. Varun Chakravarthy separated the openers by having Agarwal caught at in extra cover by Eoin Morgan, though it was a fierce shot. ALSO READ | Tim Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Joe Root, slams 'expert on everything' Kevin Pietersen WHAT A WIN! 👏 👏 Yet another nail-biter as @PunjabKingsIPL pull off a 5 wicket win over #KKR in Dubai. 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/lUTQhNzjsM pic.twitter.com/3J2N1X6a4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × Nicholas Pooran (12) was dropped at 1 by Tripathi in the same region but Chakravarthy ensured that it wasn't a costly miss as he dismissed the West Indian soon after. Gripping the ball had become difficult for the bowlers due to the dew but Punjab batsmen were still happy working the ball around and getting an odd big shot in between. Rahul raised his half-century with one such shot off a slower one from Southee when he cleared the square leg region. Rahul seemed to have hit one straight to fielder but the third-umpire ruled him not out. He got out in the first ball of the final over but Shahrukh finished the job to calm a nervous dugout. PBKS moved to fifth in the table with 10 points while KKR stayed in fourth with same number of points. Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep has been a top performer for Punjab this season and he delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7) with a peach of delivery that breached the defence of the batsman in the third over. Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, continued his good run with some fluent drives on both sides of the wicket despite that the ball was stopping a bit before coming on to the bat. The batsmen's positive approach and lack of control over the line by the Punjab pacers meant that run-rate kept soaring for KKR. The partnership was finally broken by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who had Tripathi caught in the deep. The leg-spinner was also economical ending with figures of two for 22 in four overs. Iyer completed his fifty with a single off Allen and then lofted the West Indian bowler for a six to raise team's hundred in the 13th over. Two quick wickets fell when Bishnoi got rid of Iyer, who went for a big shot, and Shami trapped rival skipper Eoin Morgan (2), who shuffled a bit towards the off side but missed the line of the dipping ball that caught him in front of the wicket.

IPL 2021: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in a must-win clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday (October 01). KKR are currently placed fourth on the points table with ten points from eleven matches while PBKS are sixth with eight points in 11 games.

A defeat for either side will be a major jolt to their chances of making it to the playoffs this season. While KKR have enjoyed a brilliant campaign in the UAE leg of the season so far with three wins in their last four matches, PBKS have struggled for consistency once again and have managed a solitary win in their last three matches.

With a win against in-form Delhi Capitals in their last game, KKR will be heading into the clash on a confident note while Punjab Kings will be hoping to bounce back after facing a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in their last outing. KKR had won in the last meeting between the two sides in Ahmedabad earlier this year. Here is all you need to know about the KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL 2021 on Friday -&nbsp;

Head to head:

Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have locked horns 28 times in the Indian Premier League. PBKS enjoys a massive advantage over KKR with 19 wins and 9 defeats in those 28 meetings.

Stats: Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul enjoys a decent record against KKR spinner Sunil Narine, who has 30 wickets to his name against Punjab Kings. The contest between the duo will be the key to their respective side's success in Friday's contest at the Dubai International Stadium.

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Trivia:&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders' 19 wins against Punjab Kings is the most they have attained against any side in the history of the Indian Premier League. It remains to be seen if KKR can make it 20 wins against Punjab Kings tonight.

Squads:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Eoin Morgan(c), Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w), Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Andre Russell, Harbhajan Singh, Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Vaibhav Arora,

Punjab Kings: KL Rahul(w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Mandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, &nbsp;Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Jalaj Saxena, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in a must-win clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday (October 01). KKR are currently placed fourth on the points table with ten points from eleven matches while PBKS are sixth with eight points in 11 games.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will lock horns in a must-win clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Friday (October 01). KKR are currently placed fourth on the points table with ten points from eleven matches while PBKS are sixth with eight points in 11 games. A defeat for either side will be a major jolt to their chances of making it to the playoffs this season. While KKR have enjoyed a brilliant campaign in the UAE leg of the season so far with three wins in their last four matches, PBKS have struggled for consistency once again and have managed a solitary win in their last three matches. With a win against in-form Delhi Capitals in their last game, KKR will be heading into the clash on a confident note while Punjab Kings will be hoping to bounce back after facing a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Mumbai Indians in their last outing. KKR had won in the last meeting between the two sides in Ahmedabad earlier this year. Here is all you need to know about the KKR vs PBKS clash in IPL 2021 on Friday - Head to head: Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have locked horns 28 times in the Indian Premier League. PBKS enjoys a massive advantage over KKR with 19 wins and 9 defeats in those 28 meetings. Stats: Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul enjoys a decent record against KKR spinner Sunil Narine, who has 30 wickets to his name against Punjab Kings. The contest between the duo will be the key to their respective side's success in Friday's contest at the Dubai International Stadium. Also Read: Jumping to increase social media followers: Gautam Gambhir slams R Ashwin's critics after Eoin Morgan controversy Trivia: Kolkata Knight Riders' 19 wins against Punjab Kings is the most they have attained against any side in the history of the Indian Premier League. It remains to be seen if KKR can make it 20 wins against Punjab Kings tonight. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders: Eoin Morgan(c), Shubman Gill, Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana, Dinesh Karthik(w), Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Sandeep Warrier, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ben Cutting, Karun Nair, Pawan Negi, Kuldeep Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Sheldon Jackson, Tim Seifert, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Prasidh Krishna, Andre Russell, Harbhajan Singh, Shakib Al Hasan, Shivam Mavi, Vaibhav Arora, Punjab Kings: KL Rahul(w/c), Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Deepak Hooda, Mandeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, Murugan Ashwin, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Shahrukh Khan, Moises Henriques, Adil Rashid, Chris Jordan, Jalaj Saxena, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh

IPL 2021: KKR vs PBKS - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01). While KKR will be looking to cement their spot in the top four with a win, victory for PBKs would see them remain in the race for playoffs.

KKR have had a brilliant campaign in the second leg of the tournament so far and have managed three wins in their last four games in the UAE. They have five wins from eleven matches and are currently placed fourth on the table with 10 points. Punjab Kings have lost two and managed a solitary win in their last three games.

Punjab Kings are currently in a must-win situation as a loss against KKR would mean their IPL 2021 campaign will all but end early. The KL Rahul-led side lost their last game against Mumbai Indians by six wickets after a disappointing batting show while KKR are heading into the clash on the back of a win against Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets.

The last meeting between the two sides was a low-scoring affair at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where KKR hammered PBKS by five wickets after restricting them on a low-key 123/9 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna was the star of the match for Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. with a three-wicket haul.

However, the young Indian pacer hasn't been able to replicate his impressive performances in the UAE and has struggled to deliver consistently. With their top-order in great form, KKR would hope for Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Rana to continue their stellar run and the bowlers will have to step up against the likes of KL Rahul, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran.

For PBKS, the middle-order has been a concern once again as Pooran is yet to fire while in the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi have been their top performers so far this season and will look to restrict KKR on a low total in Dubai on Friday.

KKR vs PBKS today match prediction: KKR enjoy a massive advantage over PBKS when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL with 19 wins to their name in 28 meetings. However, PBKS will be desperate to return to winnings ways to stay alive in the competition and might edge KKR on Friday.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01). While KKR will be looking to cement their spot in the top four with a win, victory for PBKs would see them remain in the race for playoffs. KKR have had a brilliant campaign in the second leg of the tournament so far and have managed three wins in their last four games in the UAE. They have five wins from eleven matches and are currently placed fourth on the table with 10 points. Punjab Kings have lost two and managed a solitary win in their last three games. Punjab Kings are currently in a must-win situation as a loss against KKR would mean their IPL 2021 campaign will all but end early. The KL Rahul-led side lost their last game against Mumbai Indians by six wickets after a disappointing batting show while KKR are heading into the clash on the back of a win against Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets. The last meeting between the two sides was a low-scoring affair at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where KKR hammered PBKS by five wickets after restricting them on a low-key 123/9 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna was the star of the match for Eoin Morgan & Co. with a three-wicket haul. However, the young Indian pacer hasn't been able to replicate his impressive performances in the UAE and has struggled to deliver consistently. With their top-order in great form, KKR would hope for Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Rana to continue their stellar run and the bowlers will have to step up against the likes of KL Rahul, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. For PBKS, the middle-order has been a concern once again as Pooran is yet to fire while in the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi have been their top performers so far this season and will look to restrict KKR on a low total in Dubai on Friday. KKR vs PBKS today match prediction: KKR enjoy a massive advantage over PBKS when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL with 19 wins to their name in 28 meetings. However, PBKS will be desperate to return to winnings ways to stay alive in the competition and might edge KKR on Friday.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match?

IPL 2021: KKR end four-match losing streak as Morgan & Co. defeat Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday ended their four-match losing streak by defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR now have two wins in six matches in IPL 2021 as they move a spot up from the bottom of the table. &nbsp;

After being invited to bat first, Punjab Kings were off to a watchful start but lost skipper Rahul (19) just before the end of the powerplay. Shivam Mavi was quick to remove Chris Gayle for a golden duck after KKR before Sunil Narine and Prasidh Krishna stuck to remove Mayank Agarwal and Deepak Hooda respectively.&nbsp;

Moises Henriques was also sent packing for two as Narine used his experience to fire a quicker delivery to the Aussie. The likes of Nicholas Pooran (19), Shahrukh Khan (13) added a few handy runs to save PBKS from humiliation.

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However, it was Chris Jordan who smashed 30 off 18 to take the Punjab outfit to a respectable total of 123/9 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

“The pitch is definitely keeping low, that's how it started and didn't come on well to the bat. In the last ten overs, dew really starting setting in and there's a lot of dew. It was really tough to grip the ball, few balls were slipping and we had to dry the ball each and every ball,” Varun Chakaravarthy told the host broadcasters during the mid-innings break.

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Chasing 124, Kolkata Knight Riders were off to a shaky start as they lost openers Nitish Rana (0) and Shubman Gill (9) for cheap. Sunil Narine, sent to bat at number four, was also sent packing for a four-ball duck. However, skipper Eoin Morgan found some form with the willow and stitched a partnership with Rahul Tripathi to steady the chase. KKR lost Andre Russel after a miscommunication with Morgan. But the southpaw, along with Dinesh Karthik, finished the match for KKR.

Even though it wasn’t an explosive chase by any means, KKR made sure they left the baggage of defeat behind and start the Ahmedabad leg with a much-needed win.

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday ended their four-match losing streak by defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR now have two wins in six matches in IPL 2021 as they move a spot up from the bottom of the table.

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday ended their four-match losing streak by defeating Punjab Kings by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. KKR now have two wins in six matches in IPL 2021 as they move a spot up from the bottom of the table. After being invited to bat first, Punjab Kings were off to a watchful start but lost skipper Rahul (19) just before the end of the powerplay. Shivam Mavi was quick to remove Chris Gayle for a golden duck after KKR before Sunil Narine and Prasidh Krishna stuck to remove Mayank Agarwal and Deepak Hooda respectively. Moises Henriques was also sent packing for two as Narine used his experience to fire a quicker delivery to the Aussie. The likes of Nicholas Pooran (19), Shahrukh Khan (13) added a few handy runs to save PBKS from humiliation. ALSO READ: IPL 2021 to go ahead as scheduled, says Sourav Ganguly However, it was Chris Jordan who smashed 30 off 18 to take the Punjab outfit to a respectable total of 123/9 in 20 overs. “The pitch is definitely keeping low, that's how it started and didn't come on well to the bat. In the last ten overs, dew really starting setting in and there's a lot of dew. It was really tough to grip the ball, few balls were slipping and we had to dry the ball each and every ball,” Varun Chakaravarthy told the host broadcasters during the mid-innings break. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: With four overseas players left, Rajasthan Royals seek for player loans Chasing 124, Kolkata Knight Riders were off to a shaky start as they lost openers Nitish Rana (0) and Shubman Gill (9) for cheap. Sunil Narine, sent to bat at number four, was also sent packing for a four-ball duck. However, skipper Eoin Morgan found some form with the willow and stitched a partnership with Rahul Tripathi to steady the chase. KKR lost Andre Russel after a miscommunication with Morgan. But the southpaw, along with Dinesh Karthik, finished the match for KKR. Even though it wasn’t an explosive chase by any means, KKR made sure they left the baggage of defeat behind and start the Ahmedabad leg with a much-needed win.

Morgan finds form as KKR end losing streak, defeat Punjab Kings by five wickets

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