PBKS vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2023: Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 runs as per DLS method

PBKS vs KKR Highlights, IPL 2023: Punjab Kings (191/5) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (146/7 in 16 overs) by 7 runs via DLS method in Mohali.

PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023 Highlights: Punjab Kings (PBKS) kicked-off IPL 2023 on a winning note as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven runs in a rain affected contest in Mohali. Kolkata, who won the toss and opted to field, got off to a slow start with Bhanuka Rajapaksa leading the charge for the hosts. Rajapaksa slammed a 32-ball 50 and stitched a vital 86-run stand with skipper Shikhar Dhawan for the second wicket. Dhawan was dismissed for 40 (29), while Sam Curran chipped in with an unbeaten 26 off 17 balls. KKR in response got off to a poor start as Arshdeep Singh picked two wickets in his first over and moments later Nathan Ellis scalped one. However, skipper Nitish Rana along with KKR's Impact Player Venkatesh Iyer steadied things, before Sikandar Raza removed the KKR skipper for 24(17). Following his dismissal KKR lost one more wicket, before Andre Russell took matters into his hands. He scored 35 in 19 balls. Shardul Thakur and Sunil Narine were batting in the middle, when rain interrupted the proceedings. Kolkata at that moment required 46 to win in four overs as Punjab stood 7 runs ahead as per DLS method. Meanwhile, Tim Southee was the most expensive among KKR bowlers. The Kiwi quick conceded 54 runs and scalped two wickets in his quota. Catch the Highlights of Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2023:

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• Apr 01, 2023 07:54 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab Kings win by 7 runs

  The rain gods show no mercy on Kolkata Knight Riders as the match has been called-off due to rain. Punjab win the contest by 7 runs (DLS method).

  Punjab Kings (191/5) | Kolkata Knight Riders (146/7 in 16 overs) by 7 runs via DLS method in Mohali

• Apr 01, 2023 07:51 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Bad news for…

  Going by latest inputs and it's bad news for Kolkata Knight Riders. The covers are firmly in place and it's still drizzling.

• Apr 01, 2023 07:30 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Eyes on the clock

  If the match starts by 7.54 there will be no over reduction. 

  However, if there is a further delay one over will be reduced for every four minutes of delay.

• Apr 01, 2023 07:27 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab Kings are ahead

  Punjab Kings are ahead by 7 runs as per DLS. If there is no respite in the weather, Punjab will be leaving with a win and Kolkata will surely be dejected. 

  Sunil Narine and Shardul Thakur are present in the middle, with KKR needing 46 runs in final four overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 07:18 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Covers are on

  Arshdeep Singh strikes as Venkatesh Iyer falls for 34(28). The short delivery does the trick as Iyer is caught by Rahul Chahar at backward point.

  Sunil Narine is the new batter in and he whacks the pacer for a six. Picks up a length ball and dispatches it over the long-on fence.

  Meanwhile, umpires have asked for covers as there is a slight drizzle around in Mumbai.

• Apr 01, 2023 07:11 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Andre Russell departs

  It has started to rain but the match continues. Sam Curran comes into the attack and he starts off with a single. Andre Russell then launches a fulltoss over the long-on fence for a maximum. He follows it with a four, but is caught in the deep by Sikandar Raja in the fifth ball. He falls for 35(19).

  Shardul Thakur finishes the over with another six as KKR reach 136/6 in 15 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 07:03 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Andre Russell dropped on 20

  Nathan Ellis comes to bowl the 14th over and Prabhsimran Singh drops Andre Russell in the third ball. The drop results in a double. 

  Earlier Russell had hit Ellis for a boundary.

  Ellis then bowls two no-balls in a row, and the first freehit, which was also a no-ball was struck for a six by Venkatesh Iyer. 

  18 runs come off the over as KKR reach 118/5 in 14 overs. They need 74 runs in 36 balls

• Apr 01, 2023 06:56 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Russell hits a six

  Rahul Chahar hits Andre Russell for a SIX. A tossed up delivery by the spinner and Russell pounces on it and smashes it over long-off. KKR 100/5 (13 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 06:53 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Andre Russell hits a 4

  Andre Russell hits Harpreet Brar for a boundary. Picks up the slower ball and hits it straight past him for a boundary. 

  Eight runs come off the over as KKR reach 91/5 in 12 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 06:49 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Kolkata in deep trouble

  Sikandar Raja breaks the crucial fourth-wicket stand between Nitish Rana and Venkatesh Iyer. He packs the former for 24(17), who is caught by Rahul Chahar at backward point.

  Chahar is then ntroduced in the attack for the first time in the contest, and he strikes in his first ball. He gets rid of Rinku Singh for four in the same number of balls. KKR: 83/5 (11 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 06:38 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Expensive start by Rishi Dhawan

  Rishi Dhawan the Impact Player for Punjab comes into the attack. He is welcomed with a four and a six by Nitish Rana before Venkatesh Iyer whacks him for a four towards the mid-wicket region. 

  15 runs come off the over as KKR reach 75/3 in 9 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 06:33 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Good over for Kolkata

  A powerful reverse sweep by Nitish Rana against Sikandar Raja as the ball races for a boundary fine off the thirdman region. 

  10 runs come off the over as KKR: 60/3 in 8 overs

• Apr 01, 2023 06:29 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Kolkata reach 50

  Another tight over by Nathan Ellis as four runs come off it. Meanwhile, KKR reach 50/3 after 7 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 06:24 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Venkatesh Iyer hits consecutive 4s

  Sikandar Raza is introduced in the attack and Venkatesh Iyer hits the spinner for consecutive fours in the final two balls. 

  That will also be the end of powerplay as KKR accumulate 46/3 in 6 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 06:22 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Nathan Ellis joins the party

  Nathan Ellis packs Rahmanullah Gurbaz for 22(16). It was a length delivery with good pace and Gurbaz is nowhere near the line as he steps down against the Aussie pacer. The ball clips off-stump. KKR: 35/3 (5 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 06:14 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Arshdeep keeps things tight

  Arshdeep keeps things tight bowls four dots before Gurbaz decides to step down. He gets a thick edge while trying to hit a wide yorker, which beats Rahul Chahar at short third and races towards the fence. KKR: 29/2 (4 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 06:10 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Gurbaz keeps thing moving

  Gurbaz hits Sam Curran for a boundary in the first ball, following which he concedes just three singles. KKR: 24/2 (3 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 06:06 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Impact player

  Kolkata Knight Riders make use of the impact player rule as Venkatesh Iyer walks to bat in place of Varun Chakravarthy. 

• Apr 01, 2023 06:05 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Arshdeep Singh strikes twice

  Arshdeep Singh strikes twice in same over as Anukul Roy falls for 4(5). He bowls it short outside off as Anukul goes for the pull but fails to time it and is caught by Sikandar Raza. KKR: 17/2 (2 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 05:59 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Out

  Arshdeep Singh will share the new ball with Sam Curran and he strikes in first ball as Mandeep Singh falls for 2(4). Bangs it short and Mandeep hooks it straight to Sam Curran at square leg. KKR: 13/1 (1.1 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 05:56 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: The chase begins

  Sam Curran leads the attack as Mandeep Singh and Rahmanullah Gurbaz start off with a single each, before Gurbaz launches Curran for a massive six and follows it up with a four. KKR: 13/0 (1 over)

• Apr 01, 2023 05:32 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Slight delay

  There is a slight delay as floodlights are taking time to light up.

• Apr 01, 2023 05:31 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: The chase gets underway shortly

  Punjab Kings introduce an impact player as Bhanuka Rajapaksa makes way for Rishi Dhawan. 

  Meanwhile, Sam Curran will lead the attack for Punjab as Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Mandeep Singh lead KKR's 192-run chase.

• Apr 01, 2023 05:14 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: PBKS post 191/5

  Tim Southee comes to bowl the final over and is whacked for a four by Shahrukh Khan in the first ball. He rotates the strike in the second ball as Sam Curran hits the Kiwi quick for a maximum. Curran then completes a couple of doubles.

  15 runs come from the over as Punjab Kings post 191/5 in 20 overs.

  Southee concedes 54 runs and picks two wickets from his four overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 05:09 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: One over remain

  Shardul Thakur comes to bowl the penultimate over and does a decent job. Shahrukh Khan manages to get a boundary as eight runs come off the over. PBKS: 176/5 (19 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 05:06 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Sunil Narine strikes

  Sunil Narine strikes as Sikandar Raza falls for 16 (13). The batter tries to slog it but ends up mistiming his shot. The spin too didn't help him as the ball is caught by Nitish Rana catches it inside the 30-yard circle.

  Four runs and a wicket come off the over. PBKS 168-5 (18 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 05:01 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Sam Curran hits a SIX

  Varun Chakaravarthy comes to bowl his final over and does a decent job until the second last delivery. 

  Sam Curran connects the final ball for a gigantic six as 11 runs come off the over.

  Meanwhile, Chakravarthy concedes 26 runs and scalps a wicket in his four-over quota.

• Apr 01, 2023 04:55 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Sikandar Raza hits a SIX

  Shardul Thakur pitches it up, wide off the off stump and Sikandar Raza hits it over the covers for a SIX. 

  10 runs come off the over as PBKS move to 153/4 (16 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:52 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Varun Chakaravarthy cleans up Dhawan

  Varun Chakaravarthy bowls a tight over as he concedes one single and removes Shikhar Dhawan in the same. He cleans up the Punjab skipper for 40 (29) as PBKS move to 143/4 in 15 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 04:45 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Jitesh Sharma departs

  Punjab Kings lose two wickets in quick succession as Tim Southee removes Jitesh Sharma for 21 (11). Slower delivery does the trick as Jitesh tries to slog over midwicket but ends up handing a simple catch to Umesh Yadav at short third man. 

  Sikandar Raza is the new batter in and he starts off with a boundary. PBKS: 142/3 (14 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:38 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Umesh Yadav completes his quota

  Jitesh Sharma continues his charge as he hits Umesh Yadav for a boundary. Eight runs come from his final over as the pacer concedes 27 runs and picks one wicket in his full quota. PBKS: 129/2 (13 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:34 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Expensive over by Narine

  Sunil Narine is back into the attack and his hit for a six by wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma for a six. 12 runs come off his over. PBKS 121-2 (12 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:30 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Rajapaksa falls after completing 50

  Umesh Yadav comes into the attack and he is hit for a boundary by Dhawan in the first ball.

  The experienced pacer concedes a single and a couple of doubles, before Bhanuka Rajapaksa tries to clear the long-on fence. He certainly gets the elevation but falls short by few meteres from clearing the fence. The ball is caught by Rinku Singh near the fence. 

  Rajapaksa falls for 50 (32). PBKS: 109/2 (11 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:24 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: 10 overs to go

  Varun Chakaravarthy comes to the attack and Shikhar Dhawan welcomes him with a boundary. The bowler recovers well and concedes five singles in the next five balls as nine runs come off the over. 

  PBKS reach 100/1 at the halfway stage.

• Apr 01, 2023 04:19 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Another expensive over 

  Shardul Thakur is hit for a four by Rajapaksa, who gently guides a ball wide off the off stump past the wicketkeeper for a four. 

  Thakur bowls a no-ball against Dhawan, who hits it towards the third-man region for a one bounce four towards the third-man region. 

  12 runs come off the over. PBKS: 91/1 (9 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:12 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Dhawan, Rajapaksa add 50-plus stand

  Sunil Narine reintroduced in the attack. He is hit for a boundary by Rajapaksa, which could have been saved by Varun Chakravarthy at short fine leg. 

  10 runs come off the over. The pair have also stitched a 50-plus stand. PBKS: 79/1 (8 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 04:05 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Rajapaksa is not sparing anyone

  Shardul Thakur joins the attack and he too is not spared by Bhanuka Rajapaksa, who hits the Indian seamer for a boundary and a six, which reminded the on-air commentators of Sri Lanka legend Sanath Jayasuriya. 

  13 runs come off the over as PBKS reach 69/1 after 7 overs.

• Apr 01, 2023 03:59 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: End of powerplay

  Varun Chakaravarthy comes to bowl the final over and does a decent job. He concedes a couple of singles in the first five balls before being hit for a four by Dhawan in the final delivery. PBKS accumulate 56/1 from the powerplay.

• Apr 01, 2023 03:55 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Rajpaksa rips Narine apart

  Sunil Narine is introduced in the attack and after bowling a couple of dots, Bhanuka Rajpaksa charges down the ground and hits him for a one bounce four towards the long-off region. He then whacks him for another boundary, this time towards the extra cover region. 

  Rajpaksa finishes the over with a six. Once again steps down the track and hits it over the bowler's head for a maximum. PBKS: 50/1 (5 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 03:49 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Dhawan slaps Southee for consecutive 4s

  Shikhar Dhawan slaps Tim Southee for consecutive fours before passing the strike to Bhanuka Rajapaksa in the third ball. He gets off the mark by nudging the ball on the leg side and runs a double. 

  12 runs come off the over. PBKS: 36/1 (4 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 03:44 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Tight over by Umesh

  A tight over by Umesh Yadav as just one single come off it. PBKS: 24/1 (3 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 03:41 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Prabhsimran falls after explosive start

  An explosive start for Punjab Kings as Prabhsimran hits Tim Southee for consecutive boundaries, following which the Kiwi quick bowls two dots.

  The fifth ball is hit for a six. This time Southee bangs it short and Prabhsimran pulls it over the mid-wicket fence.

  However, Prabhsimran's stay in the middle comes to an end in the final ball. He walks down the crease and the ball was going wide off the leg stump. Prabhsimran tries to guide it past the keeper but ends up giving him a simple catch. He falls after an explosive 12-ball 23. PBKS: 23/1 (2 overs)

• Apr 01, 2023 03:34 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Prabhsimran hits a SIX

  Yadav pitches it full, on the pads of Prabhsimran, who whacks it for a six over the square leg fence. First six of the match.

  Nine runs come off the over.

• Apr 01, 2023 03:30 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Here we go!

  Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh walkout to open the innings for Punjab. 

  Umesh Yadav will lead the attack for Kolkata Knight Riders.

• Apr 01, 2023 03:26 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: What to expect

  The average first innings score at this venue in afternoon matches is 159, nine runs less than evening matches. 

  Also, 80 percent matches have been won by teams chasing.

• Apr 01, 2023 03:17 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Substitute players

  Kolkata Knight Riders: Suyash Sharma, Vaibhav Arora, N Jagadeesan, Venkatesh Iyer and David Wiese

  Punjab Kings: Rishi Dhawan, Atharva Taide, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia and Mohit Rathee

• Apr 01, 2023 03:10 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Playing XIs

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

  Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

• Apr 01, 2023 03:01 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders win toss

  Kolkata Knight Riders captain Nitish Rana wins toss, opts to bowl.

• Apr 01, 2023 02:57 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Clear weather at the moment

  The weather looks clear at the moment as players were seen warming-up ahead of the clash. 

  Toss is coming up shortly.

• Apr 01, 2023 02:48 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Kolkata's biggest weakness

  The department, which could hurt KKR the most is their unsettled top-order.

  However, Litton Das' addition could help KKR, especially going by his recent knocks against Team India both at the T20 World Cup and the series after. However, the Bangladesh batter is not available for selection due to national commitments. 

• Apr 01, 2023 02:36 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Is Lockie Fergusson injured?

  The focus will also be on Lockie Fergusson, who is doubtful for the team's first match against Punjab Kings. As per a PTI report, the Kiwi quick had injured his right hamstring last week.

• Apr 01, 2023 02:32 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: KKR rely on all-rounders

  Like their opponent, KKR also heavily rely on their all-rounders. They have the likes of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, David Weise, Venkatesh Iyer and Shakib Al Hasan in their camp.

  In fact in Russell, Wiese, Rinku Singh and Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the franchise have some terrific hard-hitters, who can rip apart any bowling attack on their given day.

• Apr 01, 2023 02:17 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: 'I don't follow anyone's captaincy style', says Nitish Rana

  Ahead of the match, KKR's new captain Rana said, " don't follow anyone's captaincy style, I just want to captain in my manner. I know that if I follow someone, then I will lose my touch. So I want to lead this side the only way I know."

• Apr 01, 2023 02:11 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Why are Shakib and Litton not playing

  Bangladesh players Shakib Al Hasan and Litton Das are not available for selection as they are engaged with national duties.

• Apr 01, 2023 02:08 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab hope for a change in fortune

  Punjab Kings have never won the IPL title in the last 15 years. 

  The closest they ever came to the silverware was a final appearance in 2014 and and semi-final defeat in the inaugural edition.

  However, going into the new season the franchise will hope to win their maiden trophy.

• Apr 01, 2023 01:52 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab is stacked with all-rounders

  Punjab Kings is stacked with all-rounders, with Sam Curran being the most lethal.

  If we look at the PBKS squad Matthew Short, Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Raj Bawa can make effective contribution in both departments.

• Apr 01, 2023 01:40 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Eyes on Shahrukh Khan

  “Shahrukh (Khan) looks in good form, he is hitting the ball well and hard.”- PBKS coach Trevor Bayliss

  Despite having a good reputation in the domestic circuit, if we look at Shahrukh's career graph in IPL, he has not been unable to live up to the hype.

  He has managed 270 runs in the 18th innings he has played so far at a strike-rate of 121.62.   

• Apr 01, 2023 01:29 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab miss key overseas players

  While Jonny Bairstow is ruled out, Punjab Kings will miss the services of Kagiso Rabada, who is currently on national duty.

  Liam Livingstone too isn't available for selection and will join the squad after a delay since he could not get fitness clearance from ECB.

• Apr 01, 2023 01:11 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: A look at Kolkata's new coach

  With Brendon McCullum parting ways with KKR, the franchise roped in Chandrakant Pandit as their new coach. 

  Pandit comes with a reputation of being one of the best coaches in domestic circuit. He has led Vidarbha and Madhya Pradesh to Ranji Trophy titles.

• Apr 01, 2023 01:05 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Who is Matthew Short

  Matthew Short is an uncapped Australian cricketer, who specialises in batting but can also chip in with some off-spin. He was the Player of the Tournament in the recent edition of BBL. He finished as the second-highest run-getter, where he amassed 458 runs with a strike-rate of 144.47. 

  Short also slammed a ton during the course of the tournament. He scored an unbeaten 100 in 230-run chase to beat Hobart Hurricanes.

  With the ball, Short scalped 11 wickets at an economy of 7.13. 

  Short is an all-format player and has three centuries across first-class and List A cricket under his name.

• Apr 01, 2023 12:53 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Jonny Bairstow blow

  Punjab Kings endured a major blow ahead of the season as star batter Jonny Bairstow was ruled out of the tournament. 

  The franchise have replaced him with another explosive batter in Matthew Short, who comes into the IPL after a dream Big Bash League outing.

• Apr 01, 2023 12:44 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Punjab pin their hopes on

  Punjab Kings have never won the Indian Premier League and will pin their hopes on senior batter and skipper Shikhar Dhawan.

  They also have a great all-rounder in Sam Curran, who was brought for ₹18.50 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history.

  Arshdeep Singh and Kagiso Rabada have all the abilities to form a deadly combo with the new ball.

• Apr 01, 2023 12:37 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Opportunity to test squad

  The match also gives both revamped franchise to test their squad heading into the grueling tournament. 

  Both teams also have new captains with Delhi-based cricketers Nitish Rana and Shikhar Dhawan.

• Apr 01, 2023 12:30 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Big season for Nitish Rana

  This is the first time Nitish Rana will be leading a franchise in the lucrative T20 league.

  He replaces Shreyas Iyer at the helm, who is likely to be out of action for the entire league due to a recurring lower back injury, which could require surgery.

• Apr 01, 2023 12:23 PM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: PCA fully prepared

  As per an update by our reporter, PCA is leaving no stone unturned in bracing up for any kind of situation and has doled out a full force of groundsmen and put in place the best drainage facilities to combat wet conditions.

• Apr 01, 2023 11:57 AM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Weather report

  The weather in Mohali is expected to be clear, but rain could play spoilsport during the match with 80 50 percent precipitation is expected. The temperature will be around 14-25 degrees Celsius.

• Apr 01, 2023 11:27 AM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Last 5 meetings

  1. KKR (141/4) beat PBKS (137) by 6 wickets - April 1, 2022

  2. PBKS (168/5) beat KKR (165/7) by 5 wickets - October 1, 2021

  3. KKR (126/5) beat PBKS (123/9) by 5 wickets - April 26, 2021

  4. PBKS (150/2) beat KKR (149/9) by 8 wickets - October 26, 2020

  5. KKR (164/6) beat PBKS (162/5) by 2 runs - October 10, 2020

• Apr 01, 2023 11:18 AM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Head-to-head

  KKR lead 20-10 vs PBKS in head-to-head in IPL. They met only once in IPL 2022, where KKR bagged a six-wicket win. Meanwhile, KKR also have a 4-3 lead in their head-to-head vs PBKS in Mohali. The last time Mohali held a PBKS vs KKR game, it was in 2019. KKR won by seven wickets.

• Apr 01, 2023 11:14 AM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Squads

  Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Raj Bawa, Nathan Ellis, Baltej Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Mohit Rathee, Shivam Singh

  Kolkata Knight Riders: Venkatesh Iyer, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, N Jagadeesan, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Umesh Yadav, David Wiese, Mandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Kulwant Khejroliya, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma

• Apr 01, 2023 10:58 AM IST

  PBKS vs KKR Live Score IPL 2023: Hello and good morning everyone!

  Hello and good morning everyone! Welcome to our live coverage of today's IPL 2023 match between PBKS and KKR, straight from Mohali. Stay tuned folks!