KKR vs PBKS Head to Head, Player Battles & Team Stats | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings 2026
6 Apr 2026
KKR vs PBKS Today Match Prediction, Match 12th, IPL 2026 – Who Will Win?
KKR vs PBKS Today Match Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to lock horns in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League 2026.
If you’re searching for today’s match prediction for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, you’re in the right place.
The T20 clash will be played on Monday, April 6, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR vs PBKS Winning Probability IPL 2026
According to our match model, the Kolkata Knight Riders have a 48% chance of winning, while the Punjab Kings have a 52% chance.
KKR vs PBKS Toss Prediction Today IPL 2026
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata, as chasing becomes easy in dew conditions.
KKR vs PBKS IPL – Today Match Prediction (Pre-Match)
| Question | Answer |
| Winner Prediction | Punjab Kings are to win this 12th match. |
| Most Runs | Sameer Rizvi (KKR), Cooper Connolly (PBKS) |
| Most Wickets | Blessing Muzarabani (KKR), Vyshak Vijaykumar (PBKS) |
| Most SIX | Punjab Kings to hit more sixes |
| Most 4s | Punjab Kings to hit more 4s |
KKR vs PBKS Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders, playing in the IPL under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane, have lost both of their first two matches. They lost the last match against the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 65 runs. Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored 52 runs off 29 balls, and Rinku Singh added 35 runs off 25 balls. In the bowling, Blessing Muzarabani picked up four wickets.
Kolkata Knight Riders Team Strength Players:
- Finn Allen: He scored 28 runs by hitting 7 fours off 7 consecutive balls against SRH.
- Ajinkya Rahane: He is the backbone of KKR’s batting lineup.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi: With a total of 103 runs, he is the leading run scorer for KKR.
- Rinku Singh: He has been scoring 68 runs thus far at an average of 68.00.
- Blessing Muzarabani: He delivered an excellent spell and took four wickets for 41.
For fantasy team tips and captain/vice-captain picks, check our detailed KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction guide
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Team Analysis
For Punjab, this season has been quite pleasant so far; they have won both of their matches. They won the last match against the Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets. Shreyas Iyer scored 50 runs off 29 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh added 43 runs off 34 balls. In the bowling, Vyshak Vijaykumar picked up two wickets.
Punjab Kings Team Strength Players:
- Cooper Connolly: With a total of 108 runs, he is the leading run scorer for PBKS.
- Priyansh Arya: He provided a flying start in the Powerplay, scoring 39 runs off 11 balls.
- Prabhsimran Singh: He played a helpful knock of 43 runs off 34 balls.
- Shreyas Iyer: He played an aggressive inning of 50 runs off 29 balls in the last outing.
- Vyshak Vijaykumar: With a total of 5 wickets, he is the leading wicket-taker for PBKS.
KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 match Details & Live Streaming:
| Match No. | KKR vs PBKS 12th match Preview |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date & Time | Monday, April 6, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata. |
| Live Streaming | Jio Hotstar |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Probable Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI:
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), C Green, RK Singh, Ramandeep Singh, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, B Muzarabani
Punjab Kings Probable XI:
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), C Green, RK Singh, Ramandeep Singh, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, B Muzarabani
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Today Match, Players To Watch Out for
Who will be the top run scorers for the Kolkata Knight Riders today?
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is our pick to top-score for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
| # | PLAYER | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100S | 50S | 6S | 4S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 2 | 2 | 0 | 103 | 52 | 51.50 | 58 | 177.59 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | Ajinkya Rahane | 2 | 2 | 0 | 75 | 67 | 37.50 | 50 | 150.00 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | Rinku Singh | 2 | 2 | 1 | 68 | 35 | 68.00 | 46 | 147.83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
Who will be the top run scorers for the Punjab Kings today?
Cooper Connolly is our pick to top-score for the Punjab Kings.
| # | PLAYER | MAT | INNS | NO | RUNS | HS | AVG | BF | SR | 100S | 50S | 6S | 4S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cooper Connolly | 2 | 2 | 1 | 108 | 72 | 108.00 | 66 | 163.64 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 11 |
| 2 | Prabhsimran Singh | 2 | 2 | 0 | 80 | 43 | 40.00 | 58 | 137.93 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | Shreyas Iyer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 68 | 50 | 34.00 | 40 | 170.00 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the match?
Pick: Blessing Muzarabani to take the most wickets for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
| # | PLAYER | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blessing Muzarabani | 2 | 2 | 7 | 75 | 4 | 4/41 | 18.75 | 10.71 | 10.50 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Vaibhav Arora | 2 | 2 | 8 | 99 | 3 | 2/47 | 33.00 | 12.38 | 16.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Kartik Tyagi | 2 | 2 | 8 | 91 | 2 | 1/43 | 45.50 | 11.38 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Who will pick the most wickets for the Punjab Kings in the match?
Pick: Vyshak Vijaykumar to take the most wickets for the Punjab Kings.
| # | PLAYER | MAT | INNS | OVR | RUNS | WK | BBI | AVG | ECN | SR | 4W | 5W | MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vyshak Vijaykumar | 2 | 2 | 8 | 72 | 5 | 3/34 | 14.40 | 9.00 | 9.60 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Yuzvendra Chahal | 2 | 2 | 7 | 49 | 3 | 2/28 | 16.33 | 7.00 | 14.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Marco Jansen | 2 | 2 | 8 | 63 | 2 | 1/20 | 31.50 | 7.88 | 24.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings: Which Team Will Score More Sixes?
We expect the Punjab Kings to hit more sixes in this match
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Which Team Will score more fours?
We expect the Punjab Kings to hit more fours in this match.
Who will win today’s KKR vs PBKS 12th match?
The Punjab Kings are the favourites to win this 12th match.
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on player stats, form, and match conditions. Cricket is unpredictable; consider other factors before making decisions.
