Kolkata Knight Riders have endured a disappointing start to IPL 2026, losing their first two matches while conceding over 220 runs in both games, highlighting concerns around their bowling performance. Injuries and lack of form have further added to their struggles, and they will be desperate to secure their first points.
KKR will face Punjab Kings on Monday at the Eden Gardens, with the match set to begin at 7:30 PM IST. In contrast, Punjab Kings have enjoyed a strong start to the season, registering back-to-back wins. With their top order firing consistently, PBKS will aim to continue their winning momentum and make it three victories in a row.
Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-keepers: Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya
All-rounder: Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Yuzi Chahal, Vijaykumar, Blessing Muzarabani
Captain First-Choice: Shreyas Iyer Vice Captain : Priyansh Arya
KKR vs PBKS: Predicted XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders: Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Blessing Muzarabani.(Impact Player: Kartik Tyagi).
Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.(Impact Player: Priyansh Arya)
KKR vs PBKS: Head-to-Head
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have faced each other 35 times in the IPL. KKR hold the advantage with 21 wins, while PBKS have secured 13 victories, with one match ending in a washout.
KKR vs PBKS: Weather Report
There is a possibility of light rain in Kolkata on Monday during the match. The temperature is expected to hover around 27°C, with humidity near 68%, which could affect playing conditions.
KKR vs PBKS: Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch is known to favour batters. In the previous game, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a massive 226 runs despite slowing down towards the end, indicating a high-scoring surface with limited assistance for bowlers.
