The 31st match of IPL 2025 features a high-stakes clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Scheduled for Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 PM IST, the match is vital for both teams who are currently tied at 6 points but separated by net run rate.

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Match Details

• Match: PBKS vs KKR, Match 31 IPL 2025
• Date: 2025 April 15
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
• Live streaming: JioHotstar 
• Live broadcast: Star Sports Network 

PBKS vs KKR Pitch Report at New Chandigarh

If you love high-scoring games, this is the venue to watch. The Mullanpur pitch has seen 200+ scores in both games played here so far. It’s flat, fast, and great for batting.

Bowlers don’t get much help once the ball gets older, so teams would do well to bat first and post a big total. Expect another run-fest under the lights.

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record

Matches 33

Won by Punjab Kings 12

Won by Kolkata Knight Riders 21

PBKS vs KKR Playing XI Prediction

Punjab Kings Playing XI (Predicted)

Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Aaron Hardie, Arshdeep Singh, Marco Jansen, Yuzi Chahal

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI (Predicted)

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora

Key Players to Watch in PBKS vs KKR Match 31

Shreyas Iyer (PBKS): The skipper is in red-hot form. He’s scored 250 runs in five games, averaging 83 with a strike rate of 208. He’s anchoring the innings while keeping the scoreboard ticking fast.

Sunil Narine (KKR): A fantasy dream pick. Opens the innings, bowls four tight overs, and usually picks up wickets. His dual role makes him a real asset.

Varun Chakravarthy (KKR): The mystery spinner always pops up with crucial wickets. If the pitch slows down a bit, he could be a game-changer.

Arshdeep Singh (PBKS): Punjab’s go-to pacer. Known for his death-over skills, Arshdeep is one of the few bowlers who consistently picks up wickets.

PBKS vs KKR Match 31 Winner Prediction, Who Will Win?

Both teams had very different results in their last match. PBKS’s batting looked good, but their bowlers struggled badly. Meanwhile, KKR delivered a solid all-round performance.

Looking at current form and depth in the squad, KKR seem better balanced. Their spin attack could cause real trouble for Punjab on a batting-friendly pitch. Unless PBKS fix their bowling, they might fall short again.

Our prediction? Back Kolkata Knight Riders to win this one.