 "IPL 2025: PBKS vs KKR pitch report, highest score, Chandigarh stadium stats")
After a series of tightly contested matches, the Punjab Kings has returned to their home turf, aiming to regain momentum as they face the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025 today. In the match PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first.
PBKS vs KKR playing 11 today: PBKS playing 11: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal Impact players: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey KKR playing 11: Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy Impact players: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy Here's what both captains said after the toss: Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): We are going to bat first. Feel the wicket has been really well for the last couple of matches, the dew comes in but the outfield doesn't skid through. Don't remember the team changes, I will tell later. We need to take as many catches in the fielding and create some sort of brilliance. Ajinkya Rahane (KKR): We were looking to bowl first on this wicket. For me, toss is something you cannot control. We have a batting that can chase the target. Just one change. Nortje comes in for Moeen Ali. He has been working hard on his game and I am really looking forward to see him bowl tonight.
The clash is set to take place at the newly built PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, where the Kings will be eager to deliver a strong performance in front of their home supporters. Both teams have displayed solid form throughout the tournament, setting the stage for a competitive and entertaining showdown. With plenty at stake, fans can look forward to an exciting encounter between two determined sides. Check IPL 2025 Match 31: PBKS vs KKR live score, match updates and full scorecard here Also read: Match 31 of IPL 2025 PBKS vs KKR - Playing 11 & matchups | Full scorecard | Live streaming
Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh: Pitch report for PBKS vs KKR IPL 2025
The upcoming match will be held at PBKS’s home venue, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. Known for its batting-friendly nature, the pitch typically offers good support to fast bowlers as well, making it a balanced surface for both departments. The conditions often encourage aggressive stroke play, which leads to high-scoring contests. In fact, the average run rate at this venue in the IPL stands at an impressive 8.84, indicating the potential for another thrilling, high-tempo encounter. Teams will look to make the most of the surface, especially during the powerplay and death overs. ALSO READ: IPL 2025 points table: CSK, LSG, RCB, MI rankings; top 10 batters, bowlers
Mullanpur Stadium, Chandigarh: IPL T20 stats
| Top run getters at Mullanpur Stadium | ||||||
| Batter | Innings | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | High Score | 100/50 |
| Shashank Singh | 7 | 166 | 41.5 | 152.44 | 52* | 0/0 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | 4 | 128 | 42.66 | 191.04 | 61 | 0/1 |
| Sam Curran | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 118.09 | 63 | 0/1 |
| Jitesh Sharma | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 121.53 | 29 | 0/0 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 1 | 78 | 78 | 147.16 | 78 | 0/1 |
PBKS at Mullanpur Stadium
Matches Played 7
Won 2
Lost 5
No Result 0
VENUE – NEW PCA STADIUM, MULLANPUR (IN T20s SINCE 2023)
• Matches - 16, Bat 1st Won – 11, Bat 2nd Won – 5
• Avg 1st Inns score – 176/6 (Run Rate – 8.8)
• Lowest Total Defended – 161, Highest Target Chased – 175
• 200+ Totals (excl. shortened matches): 4 times in 15 matches | Sixes Per Match - 14
• Pace: Overs% - 63, Wkts – 148, Avg – 22.5, Eco – 8.8
Spin: Overs% - 37, Wkts – 55, Avg – 32.8, Eco – 8
• Winning Score at New PCA Stadium, Mullanpur (in T20s since 2023)
◦ 1st Inns score 170 or above: Mts – 11, Bat 1st Won – 10, Bat 2nd Won – 1
◦ 1st Inns score less than 170*: Mts – 5, Bat 1st Won – 1, Bat 2nd Won – 4
* Excluding Shortened Matches
• Overall team record:
◦ PBKS: Mts – 7, Won – 2, Lost – 5 (Win % - 29)
Recent match at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium
The most recent match at the venue saw the hosts Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in front of their home crowd in IPL 2025.
Other key stats for Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh
| Mullanpur Stadium key stats | |
| Stat | Value |
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 4 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| Won Toss and Won Match | 3 |
| Lost Toss and Won Match | 4 |
| Average First Innings Total | 167 |
| Highest Team Total | 219/6 by PBKS vs CSK |
| Lowest Team Total | 142/10 by PBKS vs GT |