Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Tips, Preview and Match Prediction

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The Knight Riders battle it out against the Punjab Kings on Friday at the Dubai International Stadium in Match 45 of the IPL season.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (KKR vs PBKS) Match Prediction free IPL tips, predictions and preview – The Knight Riders have won 13 of the last 16 meetings.

KKR vs PBKS Tips

  • M Shami has been ranked the 2nd most MVP
  • The Punjab Kings have hit more sixes this tournament than KKR

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Match Details

🇮🇳 Competition: IPL
🗓 Date: Friday October 1
⏰ Time: 6:00pm local
🏟 Stadium: Dubai International Stadium    

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings 2021 Form (last five matches)

Knight Riders (WLWWL)

  • Knight Riders defeated Capitals by 3 wickets
  • Knight Riders lost to the Super Kings by 2 wickets
  • Knight Riders defeated Indians by 7 wickets
  • Knight Riders defeated RC Bangalore by 9 wickets
  • Knight Riders lost to the Capitals by 7 wickets

Kings (LWLLW)

  • Kings lost to the Indians by 6 wickets
  • Kings defeated Sunrisers by 5 runs
  • Kings lost to the Royals by 2 runs
  • Kings lost to the Capitals by 7 wickets
  • Kings defeated RC Bangalore by 34 runs

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Head to Head (last five matches)

  • 26/04/2021: Knight Riders won by 5 wickets
  • 26/10/2020: Kings won by 8 wickets
  • 10/10/2020: Knight Riders won by 2 runs
  • 03/04/2019: Knight Riders won by 7 wickets
  • 27/04/2019: Knight Riders won by 28 runs

KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction & Preview

The Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are set to clash heads on Friday when they battle it out at the Dubai International Stadium.

Eoin Morgan’s side caused a major upset, downing the Delhi Capitals by three wickets with just 10 balls remaining. Although Morgan has found it tough going recently, scoring below 10 in his last four innings.

They have put themselves in a strong position to make the playoffs this season, being the only team with a positive net run rate of any side below 2nd. They face three sides sitting below them to finish off the season.

Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings fell to a disappointing defeat by six wickets against the Mumbai Indians. Their poor fielding display cost them in crucial stages of the match, with Hardik Pandya punishing them towards the end of the innings.

Their third loss in their past four matches has left them in serious jeopardy with only three matches left of the season. If they are going to make the playoffs this season, they need to win at least two of their remaining matches.

The Knight Riders should have the form to get the two points against the Punjab Kings on Friday.

Kolkata vs Punjab Team News

*Team news will be updated when squads are announced

The two sides last met in April this year, which saw the Knight Riders win by five wickets.

Kolkata vs Punjab Stats

  • The Knight Riders have won 13 of the last 16 meetings
  • M Shami has been ranked the 2nd most MVP
  • The Punjab Kings have hit more sixes this tournament than KKR

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