IPL 2023: Match 53, KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 53, Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report of IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have blown hot and cold this season but are still in the hunt for a playoff spot. They have 50 wins in 10 matches, with the likes of Liam Livingstone and Jitesh Sharma finding form of late.

As for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), they have 4 wins in 10 matches, struggling to find consistency. They come into the game on the back of a win against the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and will be keen to sustain their momentum.

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KKR vs PBKS: Match Details

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53, IPL 2023

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: Monday, May 8, 7:30 PM IST

Telecast: Star Sports Network        

Streaming Details: JioCinema

KKR vs PBKS: Match Preview

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be taking on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 53rd match of the IPL 2023 at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams have played 10 games so far.

Punjab Kings have (PBKS) won 5 of their 10 matches and are placed 7th on the points table. They have 10 points to their tally and a net run rate of -0.472.

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On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have won 4 of their 10 games this season so far, and are placed 8th on the points table. They have 8 points to their tally and a net run rate of -0.103.

These two teams have played 31 matches against each other so far, where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won 20 matches while Punjab Kings (PBKS) won 11 games. Another great contest is anticipated here between these two teams on Monday.

KRR vs PBKS: Pitch Report

Out of the 4 matches played at Eden Gardens in the ongoing season 3 have been won by teams batting first. On three occasions, teams batting first have scored totals in excess of 200 while the average first innings total in the season so far is 211. Hence the captain winning the toss will look to bat first and post a huge total on the board and bring the opposition under pressure.

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KKR vs PBKS: Probable Playing 11

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

Punjab Kings (PBKS): Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan (c), Matthew Short, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

KKR vs PBKS: Today’s Match Prediction

Considering the combination of the Punjab Kings are expected to win this match.

KKR vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction Today Match (Head-to-Head)

Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana

All-rounders: Andre Russell (vc), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Mathew Short

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh

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KKR vs PBKS: Dream11 Prediction Today Match (Grand Leagues)

Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan (vc), Jason Roy, Nitish Rana

All-rounders: Andre Russell (c), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis

KKR vs PBKS: Expert tips for Today Match

Sam Curran will be a good captaincy choice for small leagues. Andre Russell will be a decent choice for captaincy in the grand leagues. Nathan Ellis and Matthew Short are among the punt picks here. The best suggested/Dream11 combination for this game is 2-3-4-2.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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