2023 IPL 2nd Match: Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live streaming and broadcast channels, match details, pitch report, dream11, and match prediction- The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back, and the action will kick off with a blockbuster clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday (April 1).
The match will be played at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali at 3:00 PM, and it is sure to be an exciting contest.
PBKS have had a mixed bag of results in the IPL in recent years, while KKR has been one of the most successful teams in the tournament, having won the title twice. Both teams will be looking to start their campaigns on a winning note, and it promises to be an intriguing battle.
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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2023 Match 2
| Match Details | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2023 Match 2 |
| Date | pril 1, 2023 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali |
| Live Streaming | Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema and Disney+Hotstar |
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-head record
PBKS and KKR have faced each other 29 times in the IPL, with KKR winning 16 of those matches and PBKS winning 13. The last time these two teams met was in the 2022 IPL when KKR won by 6 wickets.
Live streaming & broadcast channel details
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live streaming
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live streaming– The match will be live-streamed on Disney+Hotstar and Star Sports Network.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Broadcast channels
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Broadcast tv Channels list– The match will be broadcast in India on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports Tamil, Star Sports Kannada, Star Sports Telugu, Star Sports Bangla, and Star Sports Marathi.
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Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Team news
PBKS have made a few changes to their squad for the 2023 IPL, with the most notable being the signing of Shikhar Dhawan as their new captain. Dhawan is a seasoned campaigner in the IPL, and he will be looking to lead PBKS to their maiden title.
Other notable signings for PBKS include Liam Livingstone, Odean Smith, and Kagiso Rabada.
KKR has also made a few changes to their squad, with the most notable being the signing of Pat Cummins as their new captain. Cummins is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket, and he will be looking to lead KKR to their third IPL title.
Other notable signings for KKR include Shreyas Iyer, Alex Hales, and Nitish Rana.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch report
Pitch Report- The pitch at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is a good batting surface, and it is expected to be a high-scoring match.
The bowlers will have to be on their toes to contain the batsmen, and they will need to take wickets at regular intervals to keep the pressure on the opposition.
Weather forecast
The weather in Mohali on Saturday is expected to be clear and sunny, with the temperature ranging from 25 to 35 degrees Celsius.
The humidity is expected to be around 60%, and there is a 0% chance of rain.
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Probably playing 11
Punjab Kings Playing 11:
Team: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Jonny Bairstow (wk), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Sandeep Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders playing 11:
Team: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Sam Billings (wk), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Tim Southee
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Tips
Here is a possible Dream11 team for the match:
Wicket-keeper
Jonny Bairstow
Bairstow is a top-order batsman who is known for his attacking batting style. He is also a very good Wicket-keeper, and he will be looking to make a big impact in the match.
Batsmen
Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell
Dhawan is a left-handed opening batsman who is known for his consistency. Agarwal is a right-handed opening batsman who is known for his power hitting. Livingstone is a right-handed middle-order batsman who is known for his all-around skills. Russell is a right-handed lower-order batsman who is known for his big hitting.
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All-rounders
Sunil Narine, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
Narine is a left-arm spinner who is known for his wicket-taking abilities. Rabada is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his pace and bounce. Chahar is a right-arm leg-spinner who is known for his googlies and flippers.
Bowlers
Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Tim Southee
Yadav is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his pace and swing. Chakravarthy is a mystery spinner who is known for his googlies. Southee is a right-arm fast bowler who is known for his accuracy and control.
Best dream11 Team
Wicket-Keeper: Jonny Bairstow (VC)
Batsman: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Mayank Agarwal, Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell
All-Rounder: Sunil Narine, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar
Bowler: Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Tim Southee
Match prediction
Both PBKS and KKR have a strong squad, and it is difficult to predict a winner. However, KKR has a slight edge going into the match, as they have a more experienced squad.
KKR also has a better head-to-head record against PBKS. However, PBKS will be playing at home, and they will be looking to make a winning start to their campaign.
Overall, it should be an exciting match, and it is difficult to predict a winner but I guess PBKS could be the winner of this game.
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