Match 31 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is set to take place today, Tuesday, April 15, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while both captains – Shreyas Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane – will come out for the toss at 7:00 PM.
Both teams will be aiming for a crucial win to move into the top 4 of the IPL 2025 points table. Currently, Kolkata holds 6 points.
PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report
This stadium in Chandigarh has been a paradise for batters this season. Out of the four innings played across two matches here, teams have crossed the 200-run mark three times. Fast bowlers tend to get some movement and bounce under lights early on, but as the match progresses, the pitch becomes ideal for stroke play. Another high-scoring game is expected today. The average score here has been 180, and teams winning the toss usually prefer to bat first.
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Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium – IPL Stats
- Matches played: 7
- Matches won batting first: 4 (57.14%)
- Matches won chasing: 3 (42.86%)
- Matches won after winning toss: 3 (42.86%)
- Matches won after losing toss: 4 (57.14%)
- Highest total: 219/6
- Lowest total: 142
- Average runs per wicket: 23.83
- Average runs per over: 8.85
- Average 1st innings score: 180.14
PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have faced each other 33 times in the IPL. KKR has dominated with 21 wins, while PBKS has managed to win 12 matches against them.
