IPL 2025: PBKS vs KKR head-to-head, Punjab weather forecast, key toss stats

Punjab Kings (PBKS) is facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 31 of IPL 2025 today, in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. The coin flip of the match went in PBKS' way who opted 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   Check IPL 2025 Match 31: PBKS vs KKR live score, match updates and full scorecard here

 

 

Both teams have shown flashes of brilliance this season, promising an exciting and competitive showdown. PBKS currently sit sixth on the points table, having secured three wins and suffered two defeats in their five outings so far. In their last match, they fell short against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), failing to defend a massive total of 245/6, eventually losing by eight wickets. While their batting unit has consistently delivered with aggressive performances, their spin department remains an area of concern.  Also read: PBKS vs KKR - Mullanpur Stadium stats | Full scorecard | Live streaming | Playing 11 & Batter vs Bowler matchups

 

Meanwhile, KKR, the defending champions, have experienced a mixed season, winning three of their six games. However, they come into this clash with renewed confidence after a dominant eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK). A win in this fixture could significantly boost their position on the points table and place them firmly in playoff contention.

 

PBKS vs KKR head-to-head:

 

KKR enjoy a big lead over PBKS when it comes to their head-to-head records in the IPL.

 

Overall

Total Matches Played: 33

PBKS Won: 12

KKR Won: 21

N/R: 0

 

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-head record

 

PBKS vs KKR H2H stats
Venue	Mat		PBKS won	KKR won		NR
Barabati Stadium	1		0	1		-
Dubai International Cricket Stadium	1		1	0		-
Eden Gardens	13		4	9		-
Holkar Cricket Stadium	1		0	1		-
Kingsmead	1		0	1		-
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium	1		0	1		-
Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium	1		0	1		-
Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium	8		4	4		-
Sardar Patel (Gujarat) Stadium	1		0	1		-
Sharjah Cricket Stadium	1		1	0		-
Sheikh Zayed Stadium	2		1	1		-
St George's Park	1		1	0		-
Wankhede Stadium	1		0	1		-

 

Mullanpur Stadium, Chandigarh: PBKS vs KKR weather forecast

 

The weather looks promising for the high-energy PBKS vs KKR showdown on Tuesday in Mullanpur, with no rain expected to disrupt the match. Conditions will be warm, with temperatures likely to peak around 38°C during the day and dip to about 25°C by the evening. 

 

What happened the last time these two sides met in IPL 2024?

 

The previous meeting between PBKS and KKR took place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata in IPL 2024 PBKS came out as the winners by 8 wickets on the night.