Overview of Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Tata IPL 2023 Match

The and are set to battle it out in the Indian Premier League, as they face off in an upcoming thrilling match. The match is to take place on 31 March 2023 at Punjab Cricket Association I S Bindra Stadium from 7:30 PM onwards.

The Punjab Kings will be led by Shikhar Dhawan, who will be supported by some of the star players like Jonny Bairstow, and Sam Curran. New head coach Trevor Bayliss hopes to guide his team to victory and make a mark in the Tata IPL 2023.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders will be captained by the young Indian cricketer and is sure to bring a lot of energy to the team. Players of KKR like , and Sunil Narine with guidance from their head coach Chandrakant Pandit will do their best to take the team to success.

Both teams have the potential to make it to the playoffs in 2023, and it promises to be an exciting battle between two of the top teams in the tournament. It will be exciting to see which team can make it to the top and take home the IPL title in 2023.

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PBKS vs KKR Team Profile

The Punjab Kings have been a force in the IPL since their inception in 2008. Their journey has had a few ups and downs, but they have made it to the playoffs in recent years. The team has a strong batting line-up: Shahrukh Khan, Shikhar Dhawan,, and Sam Curran. Arshdeep Singh and are among the key names in the bowling department.

The Kolkata Knight Riders have been a consistent team in the IPL since their first season in 2008. Led by the dynamic captain Shreyas Iyer, the team has a powerful batting lineup that includes and Nitish Rana. The bowling is not behind either, with Tim Southee, Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson, and Varun Chakravarthy forming a formidable attack.

Punjab Kings has played 15 seasons of the Indian Premier League but is yet to win an IPL trophy. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Rider won the league two times in 2012 & 2014. Looking at the past record, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a slight edge over Punjab Kings.

Have a look at the profiles of both teams:

Teams	Punjab Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders
Owner	Preity Zinta, Karan Paul, Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia	Red Chilli Entertainment
Venue	Punjab Cricket Association, I S Bindra Stadium	Eden Gardens Stadium
Coach	Trevor Bayliss	Chandrakant Pandit
Captain	Sikhar Dhawan	Shreyas Iyer
Winners	-	2012 & 2014
Seasons Played	15	15
Official Team Website	/index.htm	/index.htm

The player’s squad for Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders for Tata IPL 2023 are as follows. The players playing in a particular match are subject to last-minute changes. Keep checking for the latest updates.

Teams	Punjab Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders
All Rounder	Raj Angad Bawa Rishi Dhawan Atharva Taide	Venkatesh Iyer Sunil Narine Anukul Roy
Batter	Shikhar Dhawan Shahrukh Khan Prabhsimran Singh Liam Livingstone Jonny Bairstow Bhanuka Rajapaksa	Shreyas Iyer Nitish Rana Rinku Singh Anukul Roy Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Bowler	Rahul Chahar Arshdeep Singh Harpreet Brar Baltej Singh Kagiso Rabada Nathan Ellis	Sunil Narine Varun Chakravarthy Harshit Rana Tim Southee Umesh Yadav Lockie Ferguson Shardul Thakur
Wicket-keeper	Jitesh Sharma Jonny Bairstow	Rahmanullah Gurbaz

*Note- Playing XI team may change on the day of match

Strength & Weakness of PBKS & KKR

Punjab Kings
The PBKS team consists of powerful hitters like Jonny Bairstow, , Shahrukh Khan and Jitesh Sharma who have healthy strike rates	PBKS have a powerful top order, but their middle order is not very deep and lacks experience.
The strength of the Punjab Kings lies in their domestic players, who are in good form. Prabhsimran Singh has been impressive in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (61-ball knock of 119 runs). Jitesh was offered a wk-batsman spot in the Indian National side. Arshdeep has shown his worth by playing for India in the World Cup as he took seven wickets in three matches.	The team doesn’t have experienced players except for Shikhar Dhawan. Liam Livingstone, Matthew Short, and Sam Curran are all promising youngsters, while Sikandar Raza will be embarking on his first IPL season.
The team has a great pace bowling duo- Arshdeep Singh and , who are a threat to any batter they may face and can easily sway the match in their team's favor on any given day.	PBKS doesn’t have experienced spinners at the moment, apart from Rahul Chahar.
PBKS highest total is 232/2 against Royal Challengers Bangalore	PBKS lowest total is 73 against Rising Pune Supergiants

Kolkata Knight Riders
Strength	Weakness
Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine are perfect spin-duo for KKR. The spin department is an advantage for KKR, and no other team has such a strong pair in this edition. They will capitalize on the main strength in all the league games. One more added advantage is that Narine is a dangerous batsman and will look to score some crucial runs for the side.	Dinesh Karthik was the second most successful captain for KKR. However, now he will play in the opposition for RCB. Lack of a good wicket-keeper can hurt the team’s performance.
is in terrific form and will bring the performance to this edition. Apart from skipper duties, he will definitely look to contribute more as a batsman.	Other than Pat Cummins, KKR doesn’t have many bowling options in the powerplay overs. They need someone who can restrict the opponent batters with their strict line and lengths. In this segment, they are lacking very much.
The new addition of the foreign player, Alex Hales, can be a trump card for KKR.	The top order batting line of KKR remains a concern. Shreyas Iyer is likely to miss the entire IPL due to back injury which also leaves KKR without a good batter.
KKR highest team total is 137/9 against Delhi Capitals	KKR Lowest team total is 84/8 against Royal Challengers Bangalore

PBKS vs KKR Betting Tips & Strategy

If you plan to bet on the PBKS vs KKR game, you'll want to research first. Here's some advice on how to approach it! The Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders match promises to be exciting, with both sides having much to prove on the field.

When it comes to betting, it's important to do your research and consider both teams' strengths and weaknesses. Analyze the players and the teams' past performance to make an informed decision. Look for Shreyas Iyer- he has been in great form lately and even scored three fiftiesin the last IPL season. Punjab Kings has his own strength in the form of Shikhar Dhawan, scored 460 in IPL 2022 and will do his best to take his team past the line.
The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is expected to be a batting paradise, with the ball coming onto the bat smoothly. The team winning the toss will look to bat first and have a chance to post a huge score.
Overall, the Kolkata Knight Riders have the better bowling attack with names like Sunil Narine, Lockie Ferguson and Varun Chakravarthy and batting lineup like Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana, Anukul Roy making them the favorites to win this match.
Another important factor to consider is the weather. Pay attention to the weather conditions for the match, and make sure to factor in the possible influence of the weather on the game.

Finally, check the KKR vs PBKS odds offered on the match. This will let you know how the public views the match and what the most likely outcome of the match is. By considering all the above factors and researching, you will be better positioned to make an informed decision and place a successful bet.

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KKR vs PBKS Betting Odds

Fun88 experts have looked at the team lineup to know how they'd fare in the upcoming Tata IPL 2023 season. Keep checking the Fun88 website for the latest updates.

IPL 2023 Odds PBKS vs KKR Match
Punjab Kings	Kolkata Knight Riders
1.79	2.02

*Disclaimer- Odds probability estimations may vary with the match.

PBKS vs KKR Match Expert Predictions: Analysis From Experienced IPL Betting Experts

The upcoming match between PBKS and KKR is sure to be an exciting one. With our KKR vs PBKS prediction, you can better understand what to expect and how to best prepare for the match.

The first thing to consider is the form of both teams. PBKS will hopefully be in great form this year, having won seven matches in IPL 2022 and have a deep batting line-up in the Tata IPL 2023. On the other hand, KKR has struggled to reach the top positions in the previous season, having only won six of their last fourteen matches. However, in IPL 2023, they have made a strong bowling as well as batting department.

Looking at the head-to-head record between the two teams, KKR has the upper hand, winning 20 matches, whereas Punjab won 10. This could indicate that the momentum is with them, but PBKS have the ability to turn the tables considering the team has two strong batters- Shikhar Dhawan & Liam Livingstone.

Overall, the match is likely to be an exciting one. The experienced IPL betting experts suggest that PBKS have the edge due to their form and depth in batting, but KKR has a strong bowling attack and the upper hand in the head-to-head record. Therefore, the match could go either way and could be a close one. It's definitely a match to watch out for!

FAQ

What is the highest and lowest scores of PBKS and KKR?

The highest score for Kolkata is 245, and for Punjab is 214, whereas the lowest score for Kolkata is 109 and 119 for Punjab.

What is the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders head-to-head record?

Kolkata and Punjab have faced each other in 30 matches in IPL. Out of these 30 games, Kolkata has won 20, whereas Punjab has come out victorious on ten occasions.

Who will be leading the PBKS vs KKR match?

Shikhar Dhawan will lead Punjab Kings, and Shreyas Iyer will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders as the captain.

Who are the star players in the PBKS vs KKR match?

Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, and Shikhar Dhawan from Punjab and Shreyas Iyer, Andre Russell, and Sunil Narine from Kolkata could help their team win the trophy.