Punjab Kings have performed brilliantly since the beginning of the tournament under the leadership of its new captain Shreyas Iyer. In an interesting turn, Iyer is set to face his former team, Kolkata Knight Riders, which he captained to win the IPL in 2024. PBks will be keen to return after a disappointing defeat from Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last match.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders MA Chidambaram is full of confidence after a stunning victory against Chennai Super Kings at the Stadium. In the current IPL 2025 points table, KKR is ranked 5th, which ranks only one place from Punjab Kings, which ranks 6th. Both teams are trying to climb up in the table, so it promises to be an exciting match.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have clashed with each other 33 times in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kolkata Knight Riders leads 21 out of 33 with wins, while Punjab Kings have won 12. However, in recent years, both teams have won four matches from 2020.
PCA Stadium, Mohali (PBKS Home Ground)
On their home ground in Mohali, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are face to face 8 times. Mukababababis have been equal, in which both teams have won 4-4 games, reflecting a balanced rivalry in these circumstances.
Eden Garden, Kolkata (KKR Home Ground)
The Eden Garden is a fort for Kolkata Knight Riders. Of the 13 matches at this prestigious site, KKR maintains its dominance with 9 wins, while Punjab Kings have won only 4 times.
Neutral space
In 12 matches at neutral places, Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained a clear lead, winning 8 matches. Punjab Kings have won 4 wins, reflecting the better adaptation of KKR under neutral conditions.
Overall, while PBKs have maintained their grip on their home ground, the dominance of the KKR at the Eden Gardens and the better record at neutral places gives them a little historical advantage in this rivalry.
Statistics, pbks vs kkr
Most runs: Gautam Gambhir was the highest run -scorer for KKR with 492 runs, while KL Rahul was the highest run -scorer for PBKS with 317 runs against KKR.
Most wickets: Sunil Naren is the highest wicket -taking player for KKR with 33 wickets, while Piyush Chawla was the highest wicket -taking player for PBKS with 24 wickets against KKR.
With such rich history and hard battles, PBKS vs. KKR rivalry remains one of the most exciting matches in the IPL. As they are preparing to be face to face again in IPL 2025, fans can expect another exciting match between these two powerhouse teams.
