Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings in the 12th match of IPL 2026 on April 6th at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata starting at 7:30 PM. Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR, while Shreyas Iyer will captain PBKS in this match.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
| Date | Monday, 6 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Tournament | IPL 2026 |
| Match No. | 12th T20 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches Form |
|---|---|
| KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | L, L, L, L, W |
| PBKS (Punjab Kings) | W, W, L, W, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I‘s
| Stats | KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) | PBKS (Punjab Kings) |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won | 21 | 13 |
| Lost | 13 | 21 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
Who Will Win KKR VS PBKS?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | KKR | 55–60 | 190–195 | KKR to win |
| Scenario 2 | PBKS | 50–55 | 185–190 | KKR to win |
Top Batters to Watch – KKR VS PBKS
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | KKR | 5107 |
| Cameron Green | KKR | 727 |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | 3799 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – KKR VS PBKS
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | 97 |
| VarunChakaravarthy | KKR | 100 |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 193 |