New Delhi: The IPL 2025 playoffs are approaching, and fans are beginning to sense which teams are inching closer to qualification and which are on the brink of elimination. Today, all eyes turn to Kolkata’s iconic Eden Gardens, where the Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against the Punjab Kings in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League.
This encounter is a crucial mid-table clash. Punjab Kings currently sit at 5th place with 10 points from 8 games, while KKR finds themselves at 7th, managing just 3 wins in their 8 matches so far. The last time these two sides met in Mullanpur, fans witnessed one of the most dramatic games in IPL history. Punjab Kings, defending a low total of 112, pulled off a remarkable victory by bowling out KKR for just 95 runs. Yuzvendra Chahal stole the show that night with a brilliant four-wicket haul.
As the action shifts to Eden Gardens, the big question is: can Punjab Kings secure a crucial away win and make their way into the top four, or will KKR delight their home crowd with a much-needed victory?
Live Streaming Details
When will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 match take place?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 will take place on April 26, Saturday at 7:30 PM IST.
Where will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 be held?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
On which channels will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 match be telecasted?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 will be telecasted on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 Hindi.
Where will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 be live-streamed?
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Head-to-head
KKR and PBKS have faced each other in 34 matches in IPL. Out of these 34 games, KKR have won 21, whereas PBKS have come out victorious on 13 occasions.
Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
KKR once again will be wanting the pitch at Eden Gardens to assist their slower bowlers. In their previous clash against the Gujarat Titans, KKR did not find any help during the first innings, whereas Rashid Khan and Sai Kishore got great help in the second innings. Considering the changing nature of the pitch in the second innings, any score around 180 in the first innings will be a challenging total.
Kolkata is experiencing extremely hot weather during the daytime, with temperatures around 37 degrees Celsius. However, there will be some relief for players and fans alike during match hours, as the temperature is expected to drop to 31 degrees around 7 PM and further dip to 30 degrees by the end of play around 11 PM. Fortunately, rain is unlikely to cause any interruptions, with no chances of precipitation in the evening.
IPL 2025 KKR vs PBKS, Match 44 – Live Streaming, head-to-head, pitch report and weather forecast: Kolkata Knight Riders host Punjab Kings in the 44th match of IPL 2025 on Saturday. Here is all you need to know about the match. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
