Ipl 2025 kkr vs pbks key players from the kings' shreyas iyer to knight riders' angkrish raghuvanshi check full list & more

Ipl 2025 kkr vs pbks key players from the kings' shreyas iyer to knight riders' angkrish raghuvanshi check full list & more

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face a critical challenge against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Eden Gardens on Saturday at 7.30 pm.

With playoff hopes hanging in the balance, the match promises high stakes, emotional reunions, and big individual performances.

KKR have struggled this season, managing only three wins in eight games. Their batting and bowling inconsistencies, especially at home, have hurt their campaign.

Meanwhile, PBKS, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, have been stronger, winning five of their eight matches and sitting comfortably in the top five.

A win for KKR could reignite their playoff hopes, while PBKS will look to tighten their grip on a top-four finish. Here are the top players to watch out for:

Punjab Kings

The former KKR skipper, Shreyas Iyer, returns to Eden Gardens - now leading the opposition. Iyer has been in fine form, scoring 263 runs with three half-centuries, including an explosive 97 off 42 balls and 82 off 36 balls earlier this season.

Though he has endured three consecutive low scores recently, his ability to anchor and accelerate makes him a crucial player. Facing his old team, expect him to be even more motivated to produce a match-winning performance.

Captaincy record in IPL 2025:

0 Matches: 8

Wins: 5

Losses: 3

Win Percentage: 62.50

Another player to look out for in the team is Josh Inglis. Though he hasn't exploded yet in IPL 2025, his T201 credentials - a strike rate of 156.88 and two international centuries - underline his threat.

His recent knock of 29 off 17 balls against RCB showed glimpses of his ability. If PBKS decide to promote him up the batting order, Inglis could be a major X-factor tonight.

Kolkata Knight Riders

A bright spot in KKR's struggling middle order, Angkrish Raghuvanshi has impressed with a quickfire 50 (32) against SRH and a composed 37 (28) against PBKS earlier this season.

Though he batted lower in the last outing, that was due to match conditions rather than form. With KKR's top order faltering, there's a good chance he will be promoted up the order - making him a potential game-changer.

Captaincy record in IPL 2025:

Matches: 8

0 Wins: 3

Losses: 5

Win Percentage: 37.50

Andre Russell is another person expect to shine during Saturday's match. His form has been inconsistent with the bat but promising with the ball. He scored a brisk 15-ball 21 against PBKS recently and has picked up six wickets in four matches, including a best of 2/21.

Given KKR's middle-order woes, Russell's all-round prowess could turn the game, making him a high-value fantasy pick for tonight.

In Addition, Sunil Narine remains one of KKR's most impactful players this season. As an opener, he has smashed 147 runs across 7 matches at an impressive strike rate of 177.11, with 14 fours and 12 sixes.

With the ball, he's equally effective, bagging 7 wickets at an economy rate of 7.60. His ability to influence games in both departments makes him one of the most vital players on the field.

KKR vs PBKS: Squad and team updates

KKR Probable Playing XI and Impact Subs

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

Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy

PBKS Probable Playing XI and Impact Subs

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis, Shashank Singh, Glenn Maxwell, Marco Jansen, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal

Impact Subs: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Praveen Dubey.