PBKS Playing 11 for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 53 of IPL 2023; Top Picks, Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Team Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against the Punjab Kings in the 53rd match of the IPL 2023 on May 8, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The PBKS have won five of their ten games and are currently in seventh place on the points table. However, they have been inconsistent with their form, winning two and losing 3 in their last 5 matches.

In their previous match against the Mumbai Indians, the PBKS posted a daunting total of 214 runs but still ended up losing the game. This loss was their second in three games at Mohali, where their bowlers struggled to contain the opposition.

The PBKS have been plagued by inconsistency in their bowling department, with Sam Curran and Arshdeep Singh failing to deliver breakthroughs, and Rahul Chahar struggling to find any success.

Given their recent form, the PBKS may opt to bowl first and rely on their batters to chase down any total against KKR.

Punjab Kings Playing XI Team News

Shikhar Dhawan will continue to lead the side in KKR vs PBKS match.
Atharva Taide is likely to open with Dhawan in the coming match.
Jitesh Sharma will don the wicketkeeping gloves.
Matthew Short will continue to be part of the playing XI for KKR vs PBKS match.
Matthew Short and Kagiso Rabada are likely to be Impact Players options.

PBKS Playing 11

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

Punjab Kings Squad

Shikhar Dhawan (capt), Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Raj Bawa, Rishi Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Atharva Taide, Arshdeep Singh, Baltej Singh, Nathan Ellis, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Harpreet Brar, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Harpreet Bhatia, Vidwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh, Matthew Short

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KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction

Arshdeep Singh Stats in IPL

Arshdeep Singh has had quite an expensive couple of games. The pacer once again went for plenty against Mumbai Indians. However, he will be eyeing a comeback and will get back to his wicket-taking form and is a must-pick in KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction.

Matches	Wickets	Last 3 performances in IPL	Last Performance against KKR in IPL 2023	BBM in IPL
46	52	1/66, 1/37, 1/54	3/19	5/32

Jitesh Sharma Stats in IPL

Jitesh Sharma has been the star for Punjab Kings this season. He has proved to be a brilliant finisher for the side and will be aiming to continue his form in KKR clash.