Arya and Prabhsimran sparkle before rain dashes PBKS' hopes
PBKS moved to No. 4 on the points table while KKR rose to No. 7 with seven points from nine matches
26/04No result
44th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 26 2025
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
7/0 (1/20 ov)
26/04No result
44th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Kolkata, Apr 26 2025
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![Punjab Kings]( "Punjab Kings")
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![Kolkata Knight Riders]( "Kolkata Knight Riders")
7/0 (1/20 ov)
Match Day
Anil Kumble wants misfiring KKR to move Venkatesh Iyer 'right up the order'
Kumble feels defending IPL champions KKR are struggling because "they still haven't figured out the perfect XI"
Priyansh Arya moves into top ten on IPL 2025 Orange Cap table after KKR vs PBKS
Priyansh Arya gets to No. 9 and Prabhsimran Singh to No. 12 on IPL 2025 Orange Cap table after half-centuries against KKR
Arya and Prabhsimran propel PBKS to 201 against KKR
The two opening batters did quite well on an Eden Gardens pitch that was slow and gripping
Punjab Kings bat; Rovman Powell and Chetan Sakariya get Kolkata Knight Riders debuts
This is the first time a team has chosen to bat first at Eden Gardens in IPL 2025
Prabhsimran and Arya, more than just a bold experiment
IPL teams rarely opt for two uncapped Indians at the top of the order, but PBKS have shown that sometimes potential trumps reputation
Can KKR find a way out of their middle-order mess?
The thumping heartbeat of their IPL 2024 triumph is flatlining, and the numbers don't look pretty
Preview
KKR still in search of home advantage as qualification race heats up
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, are much better placed for playoffs contention and had defended 111 against KKR ten days ago
