IPL 2023 – PBKS vs KKR: Match 2 of the Tata IPL 2023 will see Punjab Kings (PBKS) go head-to-head against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on 1st April 2023. The fixture will be the first match of the Saturday doubleheader and therefore begin at 3:30 PM IST. This article will lead you through PBKS vs KKR Winner Prediction, PBKS vs KKR Head to Head record IPL Match 2.
Both PBKS and KKR had an underwhelming outing in the IPL last season. While Punjab Kings (PBKS) ended their IPL 2022 campaign in sixth position in the points table with seven victories and as many losses, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were placed one place behind the PBKS with six wins and eight losses.
Interestingly, both PBKS and KKR have made changes in their leadership positions. This time around, Shikhar Dhawan will be leading Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Nitish Rana has been provided with the role to spearhead Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
IPL 2023, PBKS vs KKR Match Details
Tournament: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023
Match Details: PBKS vs KKR, Match 02
Day/Date: Saturday/1st April 2023
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Venue: Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
PBKS vs KKR Head to Head Record
In 30 games held between PBKS and KKR so far in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), 20 of those have been won by KKR while the remaining are bagged by PBKS. The highest score notched by KKR against PBKS is 245 and that of PBKS against KKR is 214.
| Total Matches Played | 30 |
| Won by KKR | 20 |
| Won by PBKS | 10 |
| KKR’s Highest Score against PBKS | 245 |
| PBKS’ Highest Score against KKR | 214 |
Last KKR vs PBKS Last Five IPL Matches Results:
- Won by KKR by 6 Wickets (2022)
- Won by KKR by 5 wickets (2021)
- Won by PBKS by 5 wickets (2021)
- Won by KKR by 2 Runs (2020)
- Won by PBKS by 8 Wickets (2020)
PBKS vs KKR Winner Prediction
Both PBKS and KKR will have their odds of winning this contest which will be held in PBKS’ home ground. However, looking at the squad composition and dynamics, KKR appears to be an edge ahead of PBKS. The likes of Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Tim Southee and Matthew Short among others make this KKR side pretty exciting to watch.
Notably, both Shikhar Dhawan and Nitish Rana will be leading their sides for the first time ever. While Dhawan has previously captained SRH and the Indian team in absence of their respective regular skippers, Rana will have a fresh stint as the captain.
Also, the head-to-head records go in the favour of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) who possess a balanced squad. We also back KKR to go over the rope against PBKS on 1st April 2023.
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