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The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match will take place tonight in IPL 2023. This is the second meeting between the two finalists of IPL 2014 in the current season.
Earlier this season, Punjab Kings hosted the Kolkata Knight Riders at PCA IS Bindra Stadium. PBKS won that game by 7 runs via D/L method. KKR will be eager to avenge that loss in Kolkata tonight.
Before the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match starts, here is a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings head-to-head record in IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders lead 20-11 in head-to-head record against Punjab Kings. The two franchises have met 31 times in the IPL, with KKR winning 20 of those games.
As mentioned before, PBKS beat KKR earlier this season. Arshdeep Singh was the PBKS champion in that game. The left-arm fast bowler picked up a three-wicket haul to help the Kings win.
Here is a short summary of the live history between KKR and PBKS in the history of IPL:
Played matches – 31
Matches won by Punjab Kings – 11
Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders – 20
Matches without result – 0
Record KKR vs PBKS head to head in Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the head-to-head record in IPL matches against the Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens by 8-3. The famous Eden Gardens will host tonight’s match.
Going by the head-to-head record of the two sides at this venue, KKR will start as favorites to win. The last time Eden Gardens hosted a Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match was on 27 March 2019, where KKR recorded a 28-run victory.
Played matches – 11
Matches won by Punjab Kings – 3
Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders – 8
Matches without result – 0
Last 5 matches Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL
The Punjab Kings have emerged victorious in three of their last five fights against the Kolkata Knight Riders. Interestingly, neither team has won consecutive games in the last five PBKS vs KKR matches.
Here is a summary of the last five matches of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings in IPL:
- PBKS (191/5) beat KKR (146/7) by 7 innings via D/L method, April 1, 2023.
- KKR (141/4) beat PBKS (137) by 6 wickets, April 1, 2022.
- PBKS (168/5) beat KKR (165/7) by 5 wickets, Oct 1, 2021.
- KKR (126/5) beat PBKS (123/9) by 5 wickets, April 26, 2021.
- PBKS (150/2) beat KKR (149/9) by 8 wickets, October 26, 2020
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