KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Stats & Injury Updates of Match 45, IPL 2021
IPL 2021: KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury & Match Updates for Match 44 of 14th Edition of Indian Premier League.
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: The 45th match of the 14th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Friday, October 1, 2021.
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
The 45th match of the VIVO IPL 2021 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings on 1st October at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Kolkata Knight Riders have played eleven games so far in the tournament, out of which they have won five matches. They are currently placed at the fourth spot in the points table. Kolkata Knight Riders last played against Delhi Capitals in Sharjah, where Delhi Capitals beat them by 3 wickets.
Punjab Kings, on the other hand, have also played eleven games so far in the tournament, out of which they have won only four games. They are currently placed at the sixth spot in the points table. Punjab Kings last played against Mumbai Indians in Abu Dhabi, where Mumbai Indians beat them by 6 wickets.
Talking about their head to head record, the two teams have played 28 matches against each other in the history of IPL so far where Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious on 19 occasions while Punjab Kings have 9 wins under their belt. The last time they played against each other in the first phase of the season, it was Kolkata Knight Riders who emerged victorious by 5 wickets.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads and Dream11 fantasy team predictions for Match 45 of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL 2021) between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings on Friday, October 1, 2021.
KKR vs PBKS Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 45
- Date: Friday, October 1, 2021
- Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
KKR vs PBKS Weather & Pitch Report
Pitch Report
The pitch is expected to be a sporting one for this game. The spinners are most likely to come into play as the game progresses. Batting first should be the first choice of toss winning captain. Chasing sides haven’t found it easy in Dubai.
Weather Conditions
The weather in Dubai on the day of the match is expected to be clear and the temperature will be around the 32 degrees Celsius mark. The humidity will be around 67 per cent with no chances of rain.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai considering the last 5 matches played here is 159 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai —
- Matches Won: 3
- Matches Lost: 2
- No Result: 0
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head
Matches Played
Kolkata Knight Riders & Punjab Kings Form
KKR Form
PBKS Form
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Eoin Morgan (C), Dinesh Karthik (WK), Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Sandeep Warrier, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy, Tim Southee, Lockie Ferguson, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine.
Punjab Kings
Lokesh Rahul (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran, Harpreet Brar, Mohammed Shami, Aiden Markram, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda, Ravi Bishnoi, Mandeep Singh/Mayank Agarwal, Fabian Allen, Nathan Ellis.
Injured/Unavailable
- Chris Gayle won’t be available for Punjab Kings for the remaining IPL 2021 matches as he left the IPL bio-bubble.
- Mayank Agarwal didn’t play the last game for PBKS because of a stiff back but is likely to come in for Mandeep Singh.
- Andre Russell is likely to miss the upcoming match.
Top 5 Picks For KKR vs PBKS
1. KL Rahul
The captain of Punjab Kings will have high duties on his shoulder with Chris Gayle being ruled out of the tournament. He has smashed 422 runs in this season so far and will look to continue his good form in the season.
2. Aiden Markram
The South-African has been terrific for Punjab Kings ever since he joined the team. He has been playing some good knock since the very first match he played for Punjab Kings in the second phase of the tournament. He has smacked 95 runs so far in this season and once again he will look for a good knock.
3. Venkatesh Iyer
He has been terrific for Kolkata Knight Riders with both bat and ball. He has scored 122 runs so far in the season and also grabbed 2 wickets. He will be one of the best picks for your fantasy team.
4. Rahul Tripathi
The right-handed batsman from Kolkata Knight Riders has smashed 315 runs in this season so far. He has looked in good form in the recent games and can play a big knock here as well.
5. Sunil Narine
He was adjudged player of the match in the last match against Delhi Capitals for his all-around skills. He picked up 2 wickets at an economy of 4.5 and later smashed quick 21 runs from just 10 deliveries.
Fantasy Points of Top 5 Picks For KKR vs PBKS
| Player | Dream11 Points |
|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | 652 Points |
| Rahul Tripathi | 492 Points |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 262 Points |
| Aiden Markram | 157 Points |
| Sunil Narine | 377 Points |
Player Stats/Records of Top 5 Picks For KKR vs PBKS
| Player | Stats (In IPL 2021) |
|---|---|
| Lokesh Rahul | 422 Runs |
| Rahul Tripathi | 315 Runs |
| Venkatesh Iyer | 126 Runs & 2 Wickets |
| Aiden Markram | 95 Runs |
| Sunil Narine | 9 Wickets & 31 Runs |
Captaincy Picks For KKR vs PBKS
- Lokesh Rahul
- Rahul Tripathi
- Aiden Markram
KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Lokesh Rahul
- Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Shubman Gill
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer
- Bowlers: Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi
- Captain: Lokesh Rahul
- Vice-Captain: Venkatesh Iyer
Fantasy Team 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Lokesh Rahul
- Batsmen: Mayank Agarwal, Aiden Markram, Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Rana
- All-Rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine
- Bowlers: Tim Southee, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh, Lockie Ferguson
- Captain: Rahul Tripathi
- Vice-Captain: Aiden Markram
KKR vs PBKS Streaming & Broadcasting Details:
- Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar
- Broadcasting: Star Sports Network
KKR vs PBKS Probable Winner
Punjab Kings is expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
