Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Punjab Kings in the 12th match of IPL 2026 at the Eden Gardens. The Kings have made a strong start to the season with two straight wins and currently sit at the top of the points table. In their last match, they defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, successfully chasing a target of 210 runs in just 18.4 overs.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - IPL 2026, Match 12

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have had a poor start, losing both of their matches and currently stand at the ninth spot. In their previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, they were bowled out for 161 runs while chasing a target of 227. Their performances with both bat and ball have been inconsistent, and they need a much better effort to bounce back in this match. This is a perfect occasion for them as they also lead the overall KKR vs PBKS H2H record.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has been one of the best batsmen in IPL lately. He was the standout performer in the last match against Chennai Super Kings, scoring a match-winning half-century and guiding his team to victory. He will be a vital player for the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction.
Meanwhile, KKR's opener Finn Allen has been one of the most dangerous batsmen in the world lately, scoring 65 runs at a strike rate of 270 in this tournament so far. Iyer and Allen will be the best captaincy picks for the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 prediction.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Details

| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 12 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Eden Gardens |
| City | Kolkata |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 6th April 2026 |
| Scorecard | KKR vs PBKS Indian Premier League |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Today Stats
According to the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 team Prediction, Raghuvanshi and Shreyas Iyer will be the ones to watch out for among the batters. Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani is also in good form.
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Kolkata Knight Riders | 52 Runs |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 Wickets |
| Shreyas Iyer | Punjab Kings | 50 Runs |
| Vijaykumar Vyshak | Punjab Kings | 2 Wickets |
Record of Chasing Teams at Eden Gardens
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 55% |
KKR vs PBKS Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cooper Connolly are in superb form with the bat. At the same time, Vijaykumar Vyshak and Muzarabani have also been picking up wickets regularly with the ball. All these players will be excellent picks for the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction.
| Top Run Scorers | Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cooper Connolly |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Vijaykumar Vyshak and Blessing Muzarabani |
KKR vs PBKS Captain & Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Shreyas Iyer and Finn Allen |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Priyansh Arya and Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
Keepers: F Allen, P Singh, A Raghuvanshi
Batters: A Rahane, S Iyer, P Arya
All-rounders: M Jansen, C Connolly
Bowlers: Y Chahal, V Vijayakumar, B Muzarabani

Best Dream11 Team Today
Keepers: F Allen, P Singh
Batters: S Iyer, P Arya, R Singh, N Wadhera
All-rounders: M Jansen, C Connolly
Bowlers: A Singh, V Vijayakumar, V Arora

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 12) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| V Vinod | 7.0 |
| R Singh | 7.0 |
KKR vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report at Eden Gardens
| Temperature | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Cloudy |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Spinners |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 runs |
KKR vs PBKS H2H Records
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 21 |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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