PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023 Match 2

Punjab Kings, formerly known as Kings XI Punjab, has been a consistent performer in the IPL but are yet to lift the trophy. The team has some big names in their squad including Shikhar Dhawan, Shahrukh Khan, and Arshdeep Singh. The team will rely heavily on their openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Jonny Bairstow, to give them a solid start. The middle order consists of the likes of Prabhsimran Singh and Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who can change the game’s course single-handedly. Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh will lead the pace attack, while Nathan Ellis will take charge of the spin department.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are two-time IPL champions with some experienced players in their team. The team has a new captain Nitish Rana, who will lead the charge for the team. The team’s batting line-up includes the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, and Venkatesh Iyer, who can take the game away from the opposition. Andre Russell and Vaibhav Arora will be the key all-rounders for KKR. In the bowling department, KKR has a lethal combination of Umesh Yadav and Tim Southee, who can trouble any batsman with their pace and spin, respectively.

pbks vs kkr
pbks vs kkr

The match between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders promises to be an exciting one, with both teams having some quality players. The Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali is known for its high-scoring matches, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this encounter.

IPL 2023 Squad

Punjab Kings

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Shahrukh Khan, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar.

Kolkata Knight Riders
Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Rana (Captain), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh, Narayan Jagadeesan, Vaibhav Arora, Suyash Sharma, David Weise, Kulwant Khejrolia, Mandeep Singh.

PBKS vs KKR Previous Performance

The two teams have a rich history in the IPL, having faced each other multiple times over the years. In this post, we will take a look at their previous encounters and analyze their performances against each other.

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Previous Encounters

The two teams have played a total of 27 matches against each other in the IPL so far. Out of these, Kolkata Knight Riders have won 18 matches, while Punjab Kings have emerged victorious on 9 occasions.

In their most recent encounter in the IPL, which took place during the 2021 season, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by 5 wickets. Batting first, Punjab Kings posted a total of 123/9 in their 20 overs, with Chris Jordan top-scoring with 30 runs. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down the target with ease, thanks to brilliant innings from Shubman Gill who scored an unbeaten 48.

In the 2020 season, both teams won a match against each other. In the first encounter, Punjab Kings batted first and posted a total of 165/6 in their 20 overs. In response, Kolkata Knight Riders were restricted to 149/9, with Mayank Agarwal picking up two wickets for Punjab. In the second encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and posted a total of 164/6 in their 20 overs. In response, Punjab Kings were bowled out for just 162, with Varun Chakravarthy picking up 5 wickets for Kolkata.

In the 2019 season, Kolkata Knight Riders won both their encounters against Punjab Kings. In the first match, Kolkata Knight Riders batted first and posted a total of 218/4 in their 20 overs, with Andre Russell scoring a blistering 48 off just 17 balls. In response, Punjab Kings could only manage 190/4, with Chris Gayle scoring a valiant 79. In the second match, Kolkata Knight Riders chased down a target of 184 with ease, thanks to brilliant innings from Shubman Gill who scored 65 off 49 balls.

Conclusion

As we can see from the previous encounters, Kolkata Knight Riders have had the upper hand against Punjab Kings in the IPL. However, in T20 cricket, anything can happen on the day, and Punjab Kings will be looking to turn the tables on Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming match. We hope you enjoyed this analysis and stay tuned for more updates on the IPL.

The IPL 2023 season has just started, and we have already witnessed some thrilling matches. The Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders aim to make it to the playoffs and, eventually, lift the coveted trophy. So, prepare to witness a high-octane encounter between these two teams on April 1st in Mohali. Stay tuned for more updates!

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