IPL 2025: Predicting KKR’s playing XI for their clash against PBKS

The reigning Champions of the world’s toughest T20 league, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning momentum when they take on Punjab Kings in match number 31 at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh. Kolkata Knight Riders will head into this fixture after demolishing Chennai Super Kings at their den by 8 wickets. The team looks well settled with every player performing their assigned role. The batters, bowlers and all-rounders from the city of joy will have to click again when they face in-form Punjab Kings in their next fixture. Kolkata Knight Riders may stick to their winning eleven from the last encounter when they are up against formidable Punjab Kings.

Here is a list of eleven players who may play for KKR in the much-anticipated clash against Punjab Kings:

Quinton De Kock

Sunil Narine

Ajinkya Rahane

Venkatesh Iyer

Ramandeep Singh

Rinku Singh

Andre Russel

Moen Ali 

Harshit Rana

Vaibhav Arora 

Varun Chakraborty 

Impact player – Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Quinton De Kock and Sunil Narine will look to give a flying start to KKR on a track that is known to be batter-friendly. The captain, Ajinkya Rahane, will bat at his usual position number three, followed by a floater at the fourth position. 

KKR has plenty of options to choose from their formable list of middle-order batters to bat at 5 and 6. Rinku Singh, Andre Russel, Veny and Ramandeep Singh often change their batting orders as per the demand of the situation. In case, KKR has to chase down a mammoth total, Angkrish Raghuvanshi is expected to come as an impact substitute.

Moen Ali, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakraborty will have the responsibility of containing Punjab’s batters in the middle phase of the innings, while Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora may perform the death-over duties. The duo is also expected to share the new ball in the early overs.

Disclaimer: This Exclusive News is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.

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