Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2nd match of IPL2023 dream11 prediction today match

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Match : Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 2nd match of IPL2023

Venue : PCA IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Date & Time : 1st April, Saturday at 3:30 PM IST

H2H Record :

Total matches - 30
PBKS won - 10
KKR won - 20
NR - 00
Tied - 00,

Pitch Report :

The surface at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium is a batting-friendly surface, and is expected to assist the batters once again here. Pacers might get some help towards the latter half of the match while spinners may come in handy in the middle overs. If the first few overs batsmen get out with patience without losing wickets, then they can score runs at a fast pace in the middle overs and the end overs. Along with this, the due factor is often seen in the field of Mohali. In such a situation, whichever team wins the toss tomorrow can decide to bowl first.

The average first innings score on this wicket is 170 runs.

Weather Report :

The temperature is expected to hover around 32°C on the Tuesday with 55% humidity and 8-10 km/hr wind speed. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.

Probable XI :

Punjab Kings :

Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar / Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Arshdeep Singh.

Kolkata Knight Riders :

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Mandeep Singh / Narayan Jagadeesan, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy.

Preview :

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the second game of the IPL 2023 on Saturday (April 1) at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Shikhar Dhawan has been appointed the new captain of the Kings. He is the 14th captain of the team since the 2008 edition. Before the mini-auction last year, the Kings released a total of nine cricketers, including former skipper Mayank Agarwal, Odean Smith, and Sandeep Sharma. At the auction, they bought a total of six players. The Kings shelled out INR 18.5 crores to have Sam Curran in the squad, and he became the most expensive player in the auction history. Jonny Bairstow, who scored over 250 runs for the franchise last season, will miss this year because the ECB have not issued a NOC to him. Matthew Short, the second-highest run-scorer in BBL 2022-23, has been roped in place of Bairstow.

The Knight Riders finished in seventh place last season with six wins from 14 games. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been ruled out for the first few games this season, and Nitish Rana has been named the captain for the time being. They decided to retain just 14 players before the mini-auction and released 15 players. They traded Shardul Thakur from Delhi Capitals, Lockie Ferguson, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz from the Gujarat Titans.

Team Guide

Makes various team combinations with the help of these information.

Punjab Kings :

Jitesh Sharma :

Jitesh Sharma is the talented batter who's showing great potential in last years smashed 234 runs at an average of 29.25 with the healthy strike rate of 163.64. He has a magnificent record batting at five in T20s, with 406 runs in 14 innings at an average of 58.00 and strike rate of 196.14. Punt pick.

Bhanuka Rajapaksa :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa is an attacking batter, he has managed to play an essential batting role for his team with a total of 206 runs in 6 matches last year along with his consistent contributions behind the stumps. Risky pick.

Shikhar Dhawan :

Shikhar Dhawan an excellent inexperienced opener for PBKS, who's good number against the KKR In 29 matches, he has scored 810 runs at an average of 28.93 and strike rate of 117.22 & he's also good record at Mohali, in 15 innings, scored 439 runs at an average of 31.36, SR 127.99. Default c/vc pick.

Shahrukh Khan :

Shahrukh Khan is the big hitter of the ball in Indian domestic circuit. He has played 19 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 270 runs, with an average of 19.29, with his highest IPL score being 47 runs. Punt pick.

Liam Livingstone :

Liam Livingstone is especially known for his strong hitting ability. He was the 2nd highest run scorer of his team behind Shikhar Dhawan in last season with 437 runs at an impressive average of 36.42, SR is 182.10, which includes four half-centuries and also taken 6 wickets with the ball. Livingstone will be our vice-captain because of his ability to help the side with consistent batting and bowling efforts.

Sikander Raza :

Sikander Raza is the one of the best allrounder from associated nations, who's going to play his 1st IPL match for Punjab Kings, He is in his prime. He was one of the most dangerous all-rounders of the T20 World Cup 2022. And the condition of India will suit him and he's coming from decent PSL2023 were he's scored 223 at an average of 31.86 and also gets 4 wickets. Must have pick if plays.

Sam Curran :

Sam Curran is the star allrounder who's becomes the most expensive player in IPL history. In 12 T20s this year, he has scored just 96 runs and taken nine wickets at an economy of 8.30. A big lift in form is needed. Safest c/vc pick.

Matthew Short :

Matthew Short is the BPL star, and he's a very talented all-rounder and will contribute with both bat and ball. He was the second leading run getter with 458 runs an impressive average of 35.23 in 14 matches & also gets 11 wickets in the last season of BPL. He is a must-have pick if plays.

Arshdeep Singh :

Arshdeep Singh is the wicket taking pacer who's managed to find 10 wickets in 14 matches in the last season and he has taken five wickets in six matches against KKR at an average of 31.60 and economy of 8.94 also he has since managed to make his way to the national team with a strong T20 World Cup that should keep him motivated to start this campaign with a similar attacking threat. Good pick.

Rishi Dhawan :

Rishi Dhawan is an underrated allrounder. He has good all-round numbers on this ground. In 11 matches, he has scored 238 runs at an average of 47.60, SR 112.26 and also picked up nine wickets with the economy of 7.17. Punt pick.

Kagiso Rabada :

Kagiso Rabada is the quality pacer, who was the leading wicket-taker from his side with 23 wickets in 13 matches last season added with his ability to score decent runs to help the tail end of the batting order. (Not available).

Nathan Ellis :

Nathan Ellis is the an excellent pacer who has taken 56 wickets in 42 T20s since the start of 2022, took 3/30 for Australia against India on this ground last year. Good pick.

Rahul Chahar :

Rahul Chahar is the frontline spinner for PBKS who's known for his wickets taking attitude. He was took 2/13 against KKR last season. He has taken 11 wickets in seven games vs KKR at an average of 16.73 and strike rate of 13.09. Must have pick.

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz :

Rahmanullah Gurbaz has scored 289 runs in his last 10 T20I matches with drastic improvements in his batting potential which can make him a crucial addition to this squad. Punt pick.

Narayan Jagadeesan :

Narayan Jagadeesan is the promising wicket keeper batter who has played 7 matches to date in his IPL career and has scored 73 runs, with an average of 24.33, with his highest IPL score being 39* runs. Punt pick.

Nitish Rana :

Nitish Rana is the stand up captain of KKR in absence of the Iyer. Since the start of 2018, Nitish Rana averages just 13.75 in eight innings against PBKS but he was scored 361 runs in his last 14 IPL matches which could push him to build up momentum with his consistent contributions backed up with his recent bowling improvements. Good pick.

Venkatesh Iyer :

Venkatesh Iyer can perform well with the bat and ball but was not given the necessary game time to showcase his true potential which earned him 182 runs with greater potential that can push him to give his all in this match. Good pick.

Andre Russell :

Andre Russell is the Super star of franchise cricket who's able to change the game scenario within few deliveries. often goes ballistic against PBKS. In ten innings against them, he has belted 331 runs at an average of 36.78 and extraordinary strike rate of 204.32, also he has 14 wickets. Russell hammered 70* (31) to take KKR to victory with 33 balls to spare against PBKS in last season. Default c/vc pick.

Sunil Narine :

Sunil Narine is an another match winner allrounder for KKR who has the most wickets in PBKS-KKR matches with 32 wickets in 22 matches at an average of 16.38 and economy of 6.92. Narine has enjoyed bowling on this ground in the past in 6 matches, gets 12 with the economy of 6.00. The mystery spinner, Sunil Narine is the most successful bowler of IPL ever. But the IPL 2022 was a bad year for him where he made 71 runs and took 9 wickets. Another safest c/vc pick.

David Wiese :

David Wiese is the Namibian star allrounder who can hit big shots in the tell, as well as bowl well on crucial occasions. In recently concluded PSL season were he's scored 83 runs & taken 9 wickets from 13 matches. Punt pick.

Tim Southee :

Tim Southee an experienced wicket taking pacer who's more effective in initial stage of the game. The seamer has taken 282 wickets from 240 T20 matches so far. Will be a best pick from bowling section.

Shardul Thakur :

Shardul Thakur is turned himself into a allrounder who has a magnificent record against PBKS with 17 wickets in just nine matches, striking every 11.18 deliveries on average. Good pick.

Umesh Yadav :

Umesh Yadav is an underrated quality pacer who's gets more bounce compare to others. He's also has fine numbers for KKR against PBKS, with 18 scalps in 11 matches. Good pick.

Lockie Ferguson :

Lockie Ferguson can make good use of the surface with amazing control over his lines and lengths which can push him to add more wickets that were missing last season.

Varun Chakravarthy :

Varun Chakravarthy is an useful spiner who's impressed everyone almost in every season. He's good recored against the PBKS in 5 matches, gets 4 wickets, average 30.75 & economy is 6.15. Good pick.

Details Analysis

Cheat sheet

Punjab Kings

WK :

Bhanuka Rajapaksa -

3dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 3dwn,
28(18)*, 41(25), 24(14), 1(3), 6(6), 0(1), 3(4), 9(9),

Jitesh Sharma -

5dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn
46(24)*, 15(11), 14(14)*, 3(6)*, 50(21)*

Prabhsimran Singh -

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn
8(10), 4(6), 64(36), 80(49)*, 23(20)

Batter :

Shikhar Dhawan (c) -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
37(27), 39(32), 19(16), 21(15), 12(16), 62(43)*, 5(13), 88(59)*,

Shahrukh Khan - Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 7dwn, 5dwn, DNB, 4dwn
9(5), 5(9), 1(5), DNB, 11(9)

Harpreet Singh - Right Arm Medium

1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, 1dwn, DNB
27(24), 47(37), 13(22), 60(42)*, DNB

Atharva Taide - Left Arm Orthodox

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
29(22), 1(4), 4(8), 31(28), 30(17)

Shivam Singh -

Domestic
(5dwn, 6dwn), (4dwn, 4dwn), (4dwn), (5dwn, 5dwn,
(18, 45), (0, 11), (110), (9, 13)

All-rounder :

Liam Livingstone - Legbreak

5dwn, DNB, 3dwn, 2dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn,
1(1)*, DNB, 4(6), 20(14), 1(2)*, 29(21)*,
0/16(1), 0/21(3), 0/16(2), 0/26(3), 3/17(3), DNB,

Sam Curran - Left Arm Fast Medium

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn,
4(6), 12(16), 6(11), 2(5), 5(8),
0/28(4), 1/15(3), 0/18(2), 2/26(4), 3/26(4),

Sikandar Raza - Right Arm Off-break

4dwn, 4dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn,
1(2), 23(14), 1(3), 1(4)*, 20(7), 14(8),
DNB, DNB, DNB, 0/14(1), 0/21(1), 1/10(1),

Rishi Dhawan - Right Arm Medium

4dwn, 6dwn, 6dwn, DNB, 2dwn
1(3), 7(4)*, 9(3)*, DNB , 4(7)*
2/26(4), 3/25(4), 2/40(4), 0/2(1), 2/31(4)

Matthew Short - Right Arm Medium fast

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open,
0(3), 0(4), 40(24), 39(30), 20(9)
1/26(3), 0/23(3), 1/16(2), 0/12(1), 0/14(2)

Raj Bawa - Right Arm Medium

3dwn, 5dwn, 1dwn, DNB, 3dwn
30(31), 40(17)*, 8(11)*, DNB, 11(13)
DNB, 0/57(4), 2/16(4), 1/13(2), DNB

Bowler :

Kagiso Rabada - Right Arm fast

2/50(4), 0/39(4), 0/27(3), 1/34(4), 3/22(4), 0/49(4), 3/34(4),

Arshdeep Singh - Left Arm Fast Medium

2/16(3), 2/7(2), 1/51(4), 3/20(4), 0/37(2), 4/37(4),

Rahul Chahar - Legbreak

2/20(4), 1/26(3), 2/18(4), 0/26(3), 0/27(4)

Nathan Ellis - Right Arm Medium

2/26(4), 1/27(4), 1/42(4), 0/33(4), 4/27(4)

Harpreet Brar - Left Arm Orthodox

1/28(2), 0/32(3), 0/13(3), 1/30(4), 1/16(4)

Baltej Singh - Right Arm Medium

1/43(4), 1/46(4), 3/20(4), 3/26(4), 1/17(4)

Vidwath Kaverappa - Right Arm Medium

3/44(4), 2/26(4), 1/21(4), 3/22(4), 5/11(4)

Mohit Rathee - Legbreak

Domestic
2/28(10), DNB, 1/18(5), 2/38(8), 2/22(8), 1/22(7)

Kolkata Knight Riders

WK :

Rahmanullah Gurbaz -

Open, Open, Open, Open, 3dwn, Open, Open
18(11), 44(49), 16(17), 10(7), 33(24), 15(15), 25(14),

Litton Das -

Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open, Open
5(4), 47(23), 74(57), 9(9), 12(10), 55(39), 7(10), 47(33), 36(39),

Narayan Jagadeesan -

5dwn, 3dwn, Open, Open, Open
6(4)*, 10(9), 2(3), 58(35)*, 35(29)

Batter :

Shreyas Iyer-

2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn, 2dwn
0(1), 13(9), 34(26), 73(44), 40(30)

Nitish Rana - Left Arm Orthodox

2dwn, 2dwn, 3dwn, 1dwn, 2dwn
10(14), 61(31), 49(38)*, 2(7), 36(26)
DNB, 3/30(4), 1/15(3), 2/34(4), 2/18(3)

Venkatesh Iyer - Right Arm Medium fast

2dwn, 3dwn, 2dwn, 1dwn, 4dwn
28(22), 42(29), 57(35), 62(31)*, 20(22)
0/22(3), 0/46(3), 0/23(2), 4/20(6), 1/15(2)

Rinku Singh - Right Arm Off-break

2dwn, 3dwn, 3dwn, DNB, DNB
79(47), 8(9), 38(37), DNB, DNB

Mandeep Singh - Right Arm Medium

4dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, DNB, DNB
29(15)*, 1(1)*, 8(4), DNB, DNB

All-rounder :

Andre Russell – Right Arm Medium fast

DNB, 6dwn, 5dwn, 5dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn, 2dwn
DNB, 15(10)*, 0(1)*, 30(16)*, 42(22), 12(12), 33(28),
1/31(3), 2/22(3), 1/16(2), 1/30(4), 0/35(3), 1/27(3), 0/16(1),

Sunil Narine – Right Arm Off-break

Open, Open, 1dwn, DNB, 5dwn, 7dwn,
10(5), 39(18), 8(3), DNB, 11(6), 23(13),
1/33(4), 2/27(4), 0/19(4), 1/33(4), 0/31(4), 0/27(4),

Shakib Al Hasan - Slow left-arm orthodox

2dwn, 1dwn, 4dwn, 2dwn, 4dwn, 3dwn,
6(6), 38(24)*, 20(13)*, 4(6), 0(3), 34(24)*,
0/15(2), 5/22(4), 0/5(1), 1/30(4), 1/13(3), 1/26(4),

David Wiese - Right Arm fast Medium

6dwn, 5dwn, 6dwn, 4dwn, 4dwn, 6dwn, 5dwn
2(2), 9(7)*, 12(12), 2(7), 6(2), 0(2), 15(12)*,
1/33(4), 0/22(3), 0/24(2), 0/6(1), 1/17(3), 0/26(3), 1/22(4),

Anukul Roy - Left Arm Orthodox

DNB, 4dwn, 6dwn, 3dwn, 6dwn
DNB, 15(6), 0(1), 5(6), 0(2)
1/0(2), 2/19(4), 0/28(3), 0/23(4), 0/27(3)

Bowler :

Tim Southee - Right Arm Medium

2/27(3), 3/34(4), 0/24(3), 2/29(4), 1/43(4),

Shardul Thakur - Right Arm Medium

2/32(3), 4/36(4), 0/27(4), 0/38(3), 2/44(2)

Umesh Yadav - Right Arm Medium fast

0/22(3), 0/46(4), 3/27(4), 0/33(4), 3/29(4)

Lockie Ferguson - Right Arm Fast

0/54(4), 0/7(1), 2/33(4),
2/34(4), 2/26(4),

Varun Chakaravarthy - Legbreak Googly

3/24(3), 1/20(3), 1/39(4), 0/12(2), 0/29(4)

Kulwant Khejroliya - Left Arm Fast Medium

0/42(4), 0/23(2), 1/19(4), 1/29(4), 0/17(1)

Harshit Rana - Right Arm Medium

0/27(2), 1/24(3)

Vaibhav Arora - Right Arm Medium

3/27(4), 0/28(4), 0/35(4), 1/12(3), 1/37(4)

Suyash Sharma - Leg break

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