IPL2026: The 12th match of IPL 2026 will be played today between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. The match will start at 7:30 PM at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, while the toss will take place at 7:00 PM. This is the third match of the season for both the teams, but the beginning has been completely different. Kolkata has faced defeat in both its opening matches, while Punjab Kings have performed brilliantly and registered two consecutive wins.
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KKR heavy in head-to-head
If we talk about history, Kolkata seems to have the upper hand. So far 35 matches have been played between the two teams, in which KKR has won 21 and Punjab has won 13, while 1 match remained inconclusive. Kolkata’s dominance is also visible at Eden Gardens—KKR has won 9 of the 14 matches played here. But last year, when both the teams faced each other, Punjab had stopped Kolkata from chasing 112 runs. Due to the bowling of Chahal and Janson, Kolkata’s innings was reduced to just 95 and Punjab won by 16 runs. Whereas in 2024, when both the teams last played a full match face to face at Eden Gardens, Punjab created history and achieved the target of 262 runs in just 18.4 balls.
Keep an eye on these players
Young batsman Angkrish Raghuvanshi is in great form for Kolkata. He has strengthened the team by scoring 103 runs in 2 matches. Blessing Muzarabani has shown impact in bowling by taking 4 wickets. Cooper Connolly is doing wonders with the bat for Punjab Kings. He has scored 108 runs in 2 matches. In bowling, Vijaykumar Vaishakh has strengthened the team by taking 5 wickets.
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Weather can become a villain
The weather of Kolkata can play a big role in the match. It will be hot during the day, but the weather is likely to change by evening. There is a 57% chance of rain with thunder and lightning. If it rains, the fun of the match may be spoiled or the result may also be affected.
What does the equation say?
On one hand, KKR will be looking for their first win on their home ground, while PBKS will want to strengthen their position in the points table by scoring a hat-trick of wins. In such a situation, the competition is expected to be very exciting – all eyes will be on the sky now.
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