With KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 ready for yet another action-packed game, the fans are closely observing how the two teams recover from dismal losses. With both teams having already played each other once this season, the match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, will be an important one in the playoff standings.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025: Recent Form and Position in Points Table
Both teams have so far played eight games each in IPL 2025. Punjab Kings (PBKS) have had a better campaign till now with five victories, standing 5th in the points table. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on the other hand, have been able to secure only three wins and are standing in 7th position at the moment.
Both teams are coming into this match after having suffered losses:
PBKS lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore by 7 wickets, with RCB chasing 157 with ease.
KKR suffered a heavy loss against Gujarat Titans, despite a half-century from skipper Ajinkya Rahane.
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A Look Back at Their Previous Encounter in IPL 2025
Earlier this season, in KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025, the match saw a dramatic collapse by Kolkata:
PBKS were bowled out for 111 runs, KKR in total control at 62/2 in the chase.
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Then there was an epic collapse, 6 wickets fell for KKR for 17 runs off 31 balls, ultimately bowled out for 95 runs.
Yuzvendra Chahal (4 wickets) and Marco Jansen (3 wickets) provided match-winning performances with the ball for Punjab to help them defend IPL’s lowest-ever total.
Eden Gardens Stadium Stats – IPL 2025 Preview
The legendary Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host this crucial KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 match. Below is a summary of the most important IPL stats and records at Eden Gardens:
Total IPL Matches Played: 97
Wins while batting first: 41
Wins while chasing: 56
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No Result/Ties: 0
Average First Innings Score: 169
Highest Team Total: 262
Highest Successful Chase: 262
This information reveals that pursuing teams have performed better at Eden Gardens, so the toss will play an important role in the next game.
Players to Watch in KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025
PBKS: Shikhar Dhawan, Sam Curran, Yuzvendra Chahal
KKR: Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Both teams have ample match-winners, so the fans can anticipate another plot-twist-filled game.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 – Redemption or Repeat?
As the KKR vs PBKS IPL 2025 clash turns hot again in Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders will be itching to take revenge for their earlier downfall and go up the points table. Punjab Kings, meanwhile, will hope to enhance playoff prospects by making another important victory.
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