KKR VS PBKS: IPL 2023 53rd Pre-match Predictions

Previous IPL Results

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have been involved in some really close games in the history of TATA IPL and yet, Kolkata Knight Riders share an assailing record against the Punjab Franchise. Kolkata Knight Riders have won 20 out of the 30 encounters, while Punjab Kings have managed to win only 10.

Previous Results

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Venkatesh Iyer has owned up to the reputation that he created for himself in the last season of TATA IPL and has already scored a century in this edition of TATA IPL. He may be the best batter of the match since he bats in the top order and is in good form. 

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Arshdeep Singh has been a stand-out bowler for Punjab Kings for a few seasons now and he has also been in good form in this edition as well. He would look to continue the same and ensure that he turns out to be the best bowler of the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. 

Match Details

Punjab Kings will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 53rd Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 8th May 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset. 

Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens is one of the most historic stadiums in India and its pitch has established itself as a batter’s heaven. It primarily has a hard surface so the bounce can be trusted and batters can play their shots. The captain who wins the toss may want to field first. The dew factor in the later half of the game may help in deciding the outcome of the match.