PBKS vs KKR Toss Updates & Playing 11 for both teams: IPL 2025 Match 31 - Punjab Kings opted to bat first

Match 31 of the Indian Premier League 2025 features a thrilling clash between the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The match is scheduled for April 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, and will be held at the Mullanpur Cricket Stadium, Punjab. The mood in both camps is expected to be quite different, with PBKS looking to bounce back while KKR rides with the momentum of their recent victory. However, playing at home gives Punjab a potential edge, and they’ll be eager to take the fight to Kolkata in this crucial encounter.

Before we dive into the live action, check out the live toss update, pitch report, and playing XIs for PBKS vs KKR – Match 31 of IPL 2025.

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PBKS vs KKR: Mullanpur Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Early in the game, it tends to favor the batsmen, with good bounce and carry. However, as the match progresses, the surface begins to slow down, bringing spinners into play. The average first-innings score at this venue is around 174, with the highest T20 total recorded being 238/2. Teams batting first have had a slight advantage, winning more matches than those chasing. Expect a high-scoring match, with captains likely to opt to bat first if they win the toss, aiming to capitalize on the batting-friendly conditions early on.

PBKS vs KKR: Live Toss Updates

Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to bat first

PBKS vs KKR: Playing 11

Punjab Kings 

Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Barlett.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy (Impact Player)

PBKS vs KKR: Umpire List

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