KKR vs PBKS My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025 | Match 44

KKR vs PBKS Match Details

The 44th match of the IPL 2025 will feature Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This is the first leg of this rivalry, and both teams are coming from a series of consecutive defeats. So it will be exciting to see who comes dominant in the win. Both teams started with contrasting seasons. Punjab started strong with dominant wins against Gujarat, while KKR started with a defeat against RCB.

This is their second encounter of the IPL 2025 Season, and coming into this clash, both teams will look for a win.

As of now, KKR is in the bottom half of the points table, and Punjab is sitting in the fifth position. With playoffs approaching nearby, both teams are looking to improve their standings so that they can end the season on a respectable note.

KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between KKR and PBKS, Punjab has dominated the Kolkata side by winning three of their last five matches, whereas KKR was only able to win two matches. However, KKR, with their current poor form at their home ground, will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to PBKS and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

KKR and PBKS Overall Statistics

KKR vs PBKS Pitch & Weather Report

KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report

This pitch is regarded as a balanced surface and is typically prepared using the black cotton soil. for its spin-friendly nature with turns and bounce. But with recent changes in the pitch surface and clay soil inclusion, the pitch has contributed to low bounce rates. The previous pitch used at the ground was the black soil, and hard. With a fair amount of grass on it, it seems firm and solid. Overall, it is one of the few grounds in India where bowlers dominate the batters, especially in the shorter T20 format. If there is no dew, then it would be difficult to access the long boundaries.

According to the pitch's overall statistics, teams that bat first have scored an average of 163 runs. So, given this pitch, it is advisable to bat first and defend the target in the second inning. By restricting the opponent to the achievable target. Previous statistics show that the team that batted first has performed better at this venue.

Weather Condition

The weather at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, for the 44th match of the IPL 2025 between KKR and PBKS appears to be good for cricket. Clear skies are predicted, with a sunny and humid temperature of around 34.7°C. Fortunately, there are almost no chances of rain and fans can expect a 40-over contest at the ground.

Record of chasing teams at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

According to previous IPL statistics, 99 matches were played on this ground, with 42 matches won by the team batting first and 57 matches won by the team batting second, showing that Batting Second is a viable option after winning the toss.

KKR vs PBKS My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Josh Inglis
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Varun Chakarvarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for My11Circle

Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer, are the best batters from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the upcoming.

Anijkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer are two of KKR's most important batting pillars, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. Both have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the Eden Gardens pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match.

On the other hand, Varun Chakarvarthy is KKR's key bowler, and he has been in incredible form since the start of the IPL season and is also the lead wicket-taker for Kolkata at the Eden Gardens. His precise bowling with perfect line and length, and ability to swing the ball in crucial moments, make him an ideal choice to be in the team as he can take wickets with the new ball at Eden's.

KKR vs PBKS Predicted Playing XI

KKR has been struggling this season with their batting lineups this season even though they have power hitters like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine They do have some explosive batters and strike bowlers, who are helping the team but their middle order is what is troubling the team and are unable to make a big difference if the top order fails in a match.

Besides struggles in the squad, the team has also failed to protect their own fortress ground and has lost almost all of the recent outings of this season at their home. With the intent of Sunil Narine and Ajinkya and their momentum in this Powerplay, their team is looking a bit stable. So, most likely, they will continue to play with the same team combination in the next match.

PBKS's team looks incredibly balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their playing combination is also looking most destructive this year, but their bowling attack is also in incredible form in the IPL 2025. As they have lost their last three matches in a row, they will most likely play with the same team in the upcoming match, with no change in the playing XI.

KKR’s Probable Playing XI

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy

PBKS’s Probable Playing XI

Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Josh Inglis (wk), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

KKR vs PBKS My11 Circle Match Prediction

KKR vs PBKS My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Kolkata Knight Riders is expected to win this match. But with the h2h and ground data and current from the chasing team is expected to win Match 44 of the IPL 2025. Although KKR is expected to win at Eden Gardens, PBKS can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict KKR or the Batting Second team will win the upcoming match.

KKR vs PBKS My11 Circle Fantasy Team

This My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, and Shreyas Iyer contribute experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Nehal Wadhera provides consistency.

The all-rounders Sunil Narine and Marcus Stoinis ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Varun Chakarvarthy’s accuracy, Harshit Rana's consistency, and Arshdeep Singh's wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.
Keeper: Quinton de Kock, Josh Inglis
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer, Venkatesh Iyer
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Marcus Stoinis
Bowlers: Varun Chakarvarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana

Since the IPL returned to the home-away format in 2023, Eden Gardens has been the highest-scoring venue in the league, with a staggering scoring rate of 9.98 runs per over, the most for any ground with at least three games.