Where to Watch KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026: KKR and PBKS are heading into this game in very different form. KKR have lost their first two matches of IPL 2026. They are still trying to find the right batting combination. Their bowlers have also struggled, giving away over 220 runs in both games. And spinner Varun Chakravarthy hasn’t been at his best. Injuries have hit their squad too.
PBKS, on the other hand, are in great shape. They won their first two games, their top four is strong, and new recruit Cooper Connolly is settling in at No. 3. Their bowling looks balanced, with almost all players fit. The match also has extra interest because PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer faces his former team, which he led to a title just two seasons ago.
KKR and PBKS have faced each other 35 times. KKR have won 21 matches, PBKS 13, and one match ended with no result. At Eden Gardens, KKR have the upper hand with 8 wins to PBKS’ 3. The last time they met in IPL 2025, PBKS won by 9 runs in Mohali.
KKR vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: What to expect?
KKR paid a record INR 25.2 crore for Green, but he struggled in the first two games, scoring 18 and 2. He hasn’t bowled yet, and has been tried at No. 3 and 4. KKR will hope he finds form soon.
Vyshak has quietly performed well, taking five wickets in two games, including three in the death overs. That’s already better than his four wickets in five matches last season.
Chahal has dominated Rahane and Rinku Singh, conceding very few runs and taking multiple wickets. Prabhsimran Singh has scored 29 off 17 balls against Sunil Narine and hasn’t been dismissed by him yet.
Eden Gardens is a fast-scoring ground; SRH posted 226 earlier this season. Training was affected by drizzle, but weather looks better for the match. PBKS historically have a low win ratio here, 0.44, making it a tricky venue.
KKR vs PBKS Indian Premier League 2026: Predicted Playing 11
The Predicted Lineup for KKR and PBKS in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| KKR (Probable XI) | PBKS (Probable XI) |
| Ajinkya Rahane(capt) | Prabhsimran Singh (wk) |
| Find Allen | Priyansh Arya |
| Cameron Green | Cooper Connolly |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk) | Shreyas Iyer (capt) |
| Manish Pandey / Ramandeep Singh | Nehal Wadhera |
| Rinku Singh | Shashank Singh |
| Anukul Roy | Marcus Stoinis |
| Sunil Narine | Marco Jansen |
| Vaibhav Arora | Xavier Bartlett |
| Varun Chakraborty | Vijay Kumar Vyshak |
| Blessing Muzarabani | Arshdeep Singh |
Where to Watch KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026 KKR vs PBKS 2026
IPL 2026 Match 12 will see KKR vs PBKS match at Eden Gardens. The live toss will happen at 7 PM IST. Fans in India can watch the match on Star Sports 2 HD/SD with English commentary. Or stream it live on the JioHotstar app and website.
FAQs
Q. How have KKR performed in IPL 2026 so far?
A. KKR have lost their first two matches, and are still finding the right batting combination. Their bowlers have struggled, giving over 220 runs in both games.
Q. How is PBKS doing this season?
A. PBKS won their first two games, and their bowling is balanced with almost all players fit.
Q. What’s special about this match?
A. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer faces his former team KKR, which he led to a title two seasons ago.
Q. How are key KKR players performing?
A. Green has scored only 18 and 2 and hasn’t bowled yet. Vyshak has taken five wickets in two games.
Q. What should we expect at Eden Gardens?
A. Eden Gardens is fast-scoring. Weather looks good despite earlier drizzle. PBKS historically struggle here, with a win ratio of 0.44.
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