PBKS vs KKR – IPL 2023: The clash of the captains as Shikhar Dhawan’s PBKS take on Nitish Rana’s KKR in the IPL 2023 opener. possible playing 11 PBKS vs KKR and head-to-head record inside.
Probable XIs for Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2023: Check Predicted Playing XI and Head-to-Head Record
PBKS vs KKR – IPL 2023 Match Preview
On April 1, Punjab Kings will strive to kick off their campaign on a winning note as they face Kolkata Knight Riders. This season, both teams have new captains. While Mohali-based outfit Punjab Kings have entrusted the captaincy to Shikhar Dhawan, Nitish Rana will lead Kolkata in the absence of Shreyas Iyer. The probable overseas players for Punjab are Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, and Bhanuka Rajapaksa.
Sam Curran, in particular, will be the key player for Punjab Kings. The England all-rounder has been in splendid form in T20 cricket recently. Meanwhile, Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will be the marquee players for Kolkata Knight Riders.
PBKS vs KKR Probable XIs
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar
KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Narayan Jadgadeesan, Nitish Rana, Mandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Match Details (Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders)
When will the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders take place?
The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be held on April 1.
At what time will the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders commence?
The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will begin at 3:30 pm IST on April 1.
Which TV channels will broadcast the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders?
The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired on the Star Sports Network in India.
How can I watch the live streaming of the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders?
The live streaming of the match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will be available on the JioCinema app and website.
PBKS vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
In the past 15 seasons of the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders have clashed 30 times. Kolkata has emerged victorious 20 times, while Punjab has won on 10 occasions.
PBKS vs KKR Full Squads
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Bhatia, Shivam Singh, Mohit Rathee, Vidwath Kaverappa, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar
KKR: Nitish Rana (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Vaibhav Arora, Lockie Ferguson, Harshit Rana, N Jagadeesan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Shakib Al Hasan, Mandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Andre Russel, Rinku Singh, Tim Southee, Suyash Sharma, Shardul Thakur, Varun Chakr