PBKS vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top Fantasy Picks, Match Preview, and Best Teams for Today's IPL Clash

April 15, 2025

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders A Crucial Mid-Table Clash

Today’s IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium promises a thrilling contest. Both teams are tied at 6 points, occupying the 5th and 6th positions on the points table, respectively. With only a few matches left before playoffs, every win counts.

While KKR holds a historical advantage in head-to-head battles with 21 wins out of 33, PBKS will look to build on their recent home victory against Chennai. A win today could shift the momentum significantly for either side.

PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report & Conditions

• Venue: Mullanpur Cricket Stadium

• Average Score: Moderate-scoring ground (200+ posted only twice)

• Weather: Clear skies, no rain threat

• Pitch Behavior: Offers something to both pacers and spinners, slightly favoring bowlers early on

Key Players to Watch Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Shreyas Iyer (C) 250 runs in 5 matches, consistent anchor

• Priyansh Arya 194 runs, including a century

• Arshdeep Singh 7 wickets, leading the bowling

• Nehal Wadhera, Prabhsimran Singh Reliable middle-order contributions

Concern: Glenn Maxwell’s continued poor form and expensive spells by Jansen & Chahal.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Ajinkya Rahane (C) 204 runs in 6 matches

• Varun Chakravarthy 8 wickets, key spin weapon

• Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana Impressive support with 7 wickets each

• Sunil Narine Crucial all-round option, even if inconsistent with bat

Concern: De Kock’s batting inconsistency, underwhelming form of Andre Russell.

PBKS vs KKR: Dream11 Fantasy Team Predictions Team 1 Balanced XI

• Wicketkeepers:

  • Prabhsimran Singh

  • Quinton de Kock

• Batters:

  • Ajinkya Rahane

  • Shreyas Iyer (C)

  • Nehal Wadhera

  • Priyansh Arya (VC)

• All-Rounder:

  • Sunil Narine

• Bowlers:

  • Varun Chakravarthy

  • Arshdeep Singh

  • Vaibhav Arora

  • Harshit Rana

Team 2 Power Play with All-Rounders

• Wicketkeepers:

  • Prabhsimran Singh

  • Quinton de Kock

• Batters:

  • Ajinkya Rahane (C)

  • Shreyas Iyer (VC)

  • Priyansh Arya

• All-Rounders:

  • Sunil Narine

  • Glenn Maxwell

  • Moeen Ali

• Bowlers:

  • Varun Chakravarthy

  • Arshdeep Singh

  • Vaibhav Arora

Tip: On a slightly bowling-friendly track, loading up on reliable spinners and early wicket-takers is a smart play.

Squads at a Glance Punjab Kings (PBKS)

Shreyas Iyer (C), Arshdeep Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Nehal Wadhera, Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Marco Jansen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, etc.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Ajinkya Rahane (C), Quinton de Kock, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, etc.

Final Take: Who Has the Edge?

While KKR holds the upper hand statistically, Punjab’s recent form at Mullanpur and Shreyas Iyer’s form can’t be ignored. Fantasy players should balance star power with form and pitch behavior while making final picks.

Stay tuned and watch out for toss updates and final XI before locking your Dream11 teams!