KKR vs PBKS : Will KKR Soar or Slip? PBKS Eyes Spoil Show

IPL KKR vs PBKS match today : Today at Eden Gardens, the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025. Five wins in eight games put PBKS in fifth place, while KKR is in seventh place with three wins. Although PBKS has recently gained momentum, KKR wants to raise their standing.

Today, April 26, the Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will face off in the 2025 Indian Premier League. This season’s 44th game will be played at Eden Gardens. At 7:30 PM, it will begin.

On the points table, KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, are ranked seventh. In eight games thus far, the Knight Riders have only managed three victories. Under the leadership of former KKR captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS has won five of their last eight games. They are ranked number five.

KKR vs PBKS: Matchup

To far, KKR and PBKS have faced off in 34 IPL games. Kolkata has a strong head-to-head record, having won 21 of those games. To date, Punjab has defeated Kolkata in 13 games.

When Punjab last faced Kolkata this season, they were knocked out for 111 in the 16th over. However, KKR was only able to muster 95 in response. Shah Rukh Khan’s IPL squad will get the opportunity to make amends with Preity Zinta’s PBKS in this encounter.

KKR vs PBKS : AI Prediction :

Let’s see what AI has to say about today’s IPL 2025 match between KKR and PBKS.

ChatGPT makes a reference to KKR’s better head-to-head record against Punjab when it states, “History cannot be ignored.”

“If Kolkata’s top-order fires early and the spinners dominate the middle overs, playing at Eden Gardens, their home ground, could give them a much-needed boost,” the OpenAI tool states.

Due to their home edge and solid head-to-head record, Google Gemini favors KKR.

The AI algorithm predicts that “PBKS will aim to continue their strong form and secure another victory over Kolkata, while KKKR will be highly motivated to win at home and improve their standing.”

Grok, on the other hand, gives the Punjab Kings (60-40) the advantage because of their recent triumph over KKR, form, and well-rounded roster.

“A high-scoring game (180–200) is to be expected, with either PBKS’s bowlers holding strong or their batters overtaking KKR in a chase. Elon Musk’s AI predicts that PBKS’s momentum will propel them to a close victory, significantly undermining KKR’s chances of making the playoffs. KKR needs a strong showing from their top order to settle the score.

KKR vs PBKS – Fantasy squad :

Batters: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, and Ajinkya Rahane.

All-around players Marcus Stoinis, Sunil Narine (VC), and Andre Russell (C)

Bowlers: Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy

Keeping wicket: Josh Inglis.

KKR vs PBKS : Who will prevail?

Sports Tiger estimates that KKR has a 62% chance of winning this evening. According to Google Match Prediction, both teams have a 50/50 chance. We anticipate that Kolkata will win tonight after tying up their loose ends. Match Preview – IPL 2025

KKR vs PBKS :

Match Details	Information
Match Number	44th Match of IPL 2025
Date & Time	April 26, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST
Venue	Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Current Standings : KKR vs PBKS

Team	Matches Played	Wins	Position on Table	Captain
KKR	8	3	7th	Ajinkya Rahane
PBKS	8	5	5th	Shreyas Iyer

Head-to-Head Record :

Total Matches	KKR Wins	PBKS Wins
34	21	13

Predictions Based on AI : KKR vs PBKS

AI Tool	Prediction
ChatGPT	KKR has home advantage and a better head-to-head; spinners could be key.
Google Gemini	Slightly favors KKR due to Eden Gardens and past performance.
Grok (xAI)	Favors PBKS (60–40) based on recent form and team balance.
Sports Tiger	Predicts KKR to win with a 62% chance.
Google Match Prediction	Rates both teams evenly at 50/50.