KKR VS PBKS IPL 2025 – KKR Fighting for Playoff Spot vs PBKS Consistent Effort
KKR still has a chance to reach the playoffs even if they have only 6 points, as long as they give 100% effort in every match and other teams don’t perform at their best. On the other hand, PBKS has 10 points after 8 matches and they are giving full effort, but they are still only around 5th place on the table. That’s why it’s a comparison between 6 points (KKR) and 10 points (PBKS) — effort and situation both matter.
KKR Struggles Continue: Time to Step Up Before It’s Too Late – KKR VS PBKS IPL 2025
The defending champions are facing serious issues in both batting and bowling. No batter has scored more than 200 runs, except Ajinkya Rahane with 271 runs in 8 matches. Big names like Sunil Narine, Shreyas Iyer, and Rinku Singh look dangerous on paper but haven’t performed consistently. Even Andre Russell, known for his muscle power, has managed only 55 runs in 8 games. With this kind of form, it’s hard to imagine KKR making the playoffs. They need to go back to their natural game, and coach Chandrakant Pandit must rethink strategies to boost individual and team performance.
On the bowling side, Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy have done well with 11 and 10 wickets respectively. But bowling is a team effort, and right now, that’s missing. In the recent match against GT, the bowling unit struggled badly — Moeen Ali gave away 27 runs in 3 overs, while Harshit Rana went for 45 in 4 overs. This is not the performance expected from key bowlers. If KKR doesn’t take control of their game now, they might miss the playoff bus altogether.
PBKS Needs Full Team Effort to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive -KKR VS PBK IPL 2025
Shreyas Iyer, the former KKR captain and now leading PBKS, has been performing well this season with 263 runs in 8 matches. Right behind him are Prabhsimran Singh and young Priyansh Arya, who have also impressed. However, PBKS is heavily dependent on just these three batters. If they get out early, the team comes under pressure — something we also saw in their recent match against KKR. That’s a big concern moving forward.
On the bowling side, PBKS looks more balanced. Arshdeep Singh leads the attack with 11 wickets, and Yuzvendra Chahal has picked up 9. Marco Jansen is also doing well as an all-rounder, contributing in both departments. Despite these efforts, PBKS has only 10 points from 8 matches — which doesn’t fully reflect the potential of the team. To secure a playoff spot, all batters need to step up and perform. Today’s match against KKR is a golden opportunity. Iyer must use his experience as a former champion to inspire the team and guide them toward a strong finish.
Todays Encounter KKR VS PBK IPL 2025-
For KKR, Gurbaz, Venkatesh Iyer, and Rahane need to build a solid start and carry the innings deep to set up a strong total. In the middle order, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell’s power-hitting will be crucial to finish well. On the bowling front, Harshit Rana should bowl with an attacking mindset, while Sunil Narine needs to rediscover his old rhythm — the one that made him a nightmare for batters in the past. Only with a full team effort can KKR look to take off from Eden Gardens in today’s evening clash.
The same applies to PBKS — the team cannot rely only on their top three batters: Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Prabhsimran Singh. Players like Shashank Singh and Nehal Wadhera need to step up and treat this as a do-or-die match. It’s a big chance to grab two crucial points and push for a top-four spot with a better net run rate. Marco Jansen, as an all-rounder, must contribute more consistently with both bat and ball to support the team.
As for Glenn Maxwell, questions continue to rise about his performance in the IPL. It’s hard to recall a standout innings from him that truly justifies his price tag. While he plays a different role for Australia, in the IPL it often seems like he’s just going through the motions. He must take his franchise responsibilities more seriously — because if this continues, he might find himself out of IPL next year, and possibly heading to another league like the PSL instead.
Head to Head – KKR and PBKS Played against each other in 34 Clashes in IPL. Out of 34 times, KKR Won the Battle 21 times & PBKS have 13
Venue – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket Keeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsman –Shreyas Iyer (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Priyansh Arya, Nehal Wadhera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
ALL-ROUNDERS –Sunil Narine (VC), Marco Jansen
BOWLERS : Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
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