Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025 | League Stage

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Punjab Kings travel to reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders looking to capitalise on KKR’s recent struggles, which have seen them lose back-to-back games for the first time this season.

Date & time: Saturday April 26th 2025: USA PT – 7:00am / USA ET – 10:00am / UK – 3:00pm

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Weather: Dry with clear skies, a gentle breeze and temperatures of just over 30c. 

How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Foxtel

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Prediction

The last time these two franchises locked horns, Punjab Kings defended the smallest total in IPL history, after bowling Kolkata Knight Riders out for 95 whilst chasing just 112 to win. Such a win cannot be forgotten in a hurry and KKR are currently in a slump having followed that game up with a 39-run defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans.

Punjab Kings have been playing slightly better cricket of late despite losing to Royal Challengers Bengaluru and know how to get on top of KKR’s batters, strangling them and forcing wickets. Even at Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings have already won in tough environments previously such as Lucknow and Bangalore. With that in mind, consider backing a Punjab victory. 

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings tip: Punjab Kings to win