KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Match 53 of IPL 2023 Playing 11, Pitch Report and Fantasy Cricket Tips for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Dream11 Team

Kolkata Knight Riders go head-to-head against Punjab Kings in the 53rd match of the Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 8th May, Monday at 7:30 PM IST.

Kolkata Knight Riders picked up a crucial win after a string of losses, they need to start eying for the top four spots and ensure they get as many wins as possible with the number of games in hand. Knight Riders were up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last game, after posting 171, with contributions from Nitish Rana and Rinku Singh, they put up a fighting total. It was the bowlers that brought them back in the game, Vaibhav Arora and Shardul Thakur struck crucial blows and derailed the chase for the Sunrisers and then eventually won the game by 5 runs.

Punjab Kings lost in a high-scoring encounter in their last game of IPL 2023. They were up against Mumbai Indians, but they came up against the wrath of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav who clobbered their bowlers. Later on, Tilak Varma and Tim David completed the heist in just 18.5 overs. Punjab Kings with the bat had Liam Livingstone show at Mohali and Jitesh Sharma the new power hitter in the town joined the party in the end to power Punjab over to 214.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction for Today Match

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 53rd Match

8th May, 7:30 PM IST

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

The 53rd match of the Indian Premier League between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on 8th May at 7:30 PM IST.

Where to Watch KKR vs PBKS Live?

Indian Premier League will live stream on the JioCinema app and website in India. The KKR vs PBKS match will also be telecasted on Star Sports channels as well.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

The pitch at Kolkata used to aid the bowlers in recent years but in the last few years or so, it has become a belter for batting. Teams batting second have gone on to chase big totals. Bowlers will need to bring their variations in a smarter way. The average first innings score is 183 and teams winning the toss usually opt to bowl first and try to restrict the opposition.

With how things have gone in Kolkata shows signs that Eden Gardens continues to be a batting paradise, the batters will enjoy but the bowlers get it right, and there’s a reward for it. Teams do have to keep wickets in hand and then go big at the backend of the innings. 7 wickets were picked by pacers while spinners scalped 3 wickets.

Team Form Guide:

KKR (recent first): W L W L L
PBKS (recent first): L W L W L

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KKR Playing 11

1. Jason Roy
2. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK)
3. Venkatesh Iyer
4. Nitish Rana (C)
5. Rinku Singh
6. Andre Russell
7. Sunil Narine
8. Shardul Thakur
9. Harshit Rana
10. Vaibhav Arora
11. Varun Chakravarthy

• Lockie Ferguson may not be still fit as there are no signs of making a comeback in this game too.
• Johnson Charles comes in as a replacement for Litton Das.
• Kolkata Knight Riders can use Anukul Roy or Suyash Sharma as an impact player.

Andre Russell vs Punjab Kings 

Every game Kolkata plays, it is expected that Andre Russell to make an impact whether it is with the bat or the ball. Russell hasn’t been able to seal games this season for them and they’ll be dearly looking for him to do that in the rest of the games.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz vs Punjab Kings

Rahmanullah Gurbaz is an astonishing opening batter for Kolkata. If he can get it going, Gurbaz will give them a brisk start and that’s much needed for Kolkata’s success with the bat.

PBKS Playing 11

1. Prabhsimran Singh
2. Shikhar Dhawan (C)
3. Matthew Short
4. Liam Livingstone
5. Jitesh Sharma (WK)
6. Sam Curran
7. M Shahrukh Khan
8. Harpreet Brar
9. Rishi Dhawan
10. Rahul Chahar
11. Arshdeep Singh

• There are no injury concerns for Punjab Kings.
• Punjab Kings can use either Nathan Ellis or Kagiso Rabada as an impact player.

Shikhar Dhawan vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Shikhar Dhawan, the skipper of the side is the mainstay with the bat at the top of the order, he’s been amongst the runs.

Arshdeep Singh vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Arshdeep Singh was phenomenal this season for Punjab. Though he went for plenty in the last game, he remains the lethal bowler that he is at the death and at the start.

Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match?

• Both these teams have met 31 times, Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated most number of times, it’s 20. Punjab Kings have won 11 times.
• Punjab Kings have beaten strong teams by chasing down big totals this season.
• Punjab Kings bowling is very good, and they have the resources to restrict any opposition.
• Kolkata Knight Riders have had mixed bag this season, they need to be consistent.

According to the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings today match prediction, Punjab Kings are expected to get over the line and win this KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Wicket-Keepers: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Jason Roy

All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Andre Russell, Sam Curran

Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain

For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Andre Russell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

For Grand League: Arshdeep Singh, Shikhar Dhawan

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