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]IPL 2026, PBKS vs KKR Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in the 12th match of IPL 2026 on April 6th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata starting at 7:30 PM. Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR, while Shreyas Iyer will captain PBKS in this match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match No. | 12th T20 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches Form |
|---|---|
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | L, L, L, L, W |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | W, W, L, W, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stats | KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | PBKS (Punjab Kings) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won | 21 | 13 |
| Lost | 13 | 21 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Who Will Win KKR VS PBKS?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | KKR | 55–60 | 190–195 | KKR to win |
| Scenario 2 | PBKS | 50–55 | 185–190 | KKR to win |
Top Batters to Watch – KKR VS PBKS
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5107 |
| Cameron Green | KKR | 727 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 3799 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – KKR VS PBKS
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 97 |
| VarunChakaravarthy | KKR | 100 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 193 |