IPL 2025: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in KKR vs PBKS clash

The game no. 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to take place between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). Kolkata Knight Riders will aim to win the game after facing a poor defeat in their first meeting. Kolkata Knight Riders restricted Punjab Kings to 112 runs, but while chasing the target, they got out on 96, helping Punjab Kings to defend the lowest total. However, Andre Russell tried to finish the game for KKR but ended up on the losing side.

The defending champions, KKR, are struggling in IPL 2025 as the squad looks unbalanced. KKR currently have six points in the eight games they have played so far. On the other hand,  Punjab Kings have also played eight games but have ten points and are sitting in fifth place. PBKS has a strong chance of getting into the playoffs, while KKR are unlikely to get the qualification ticket.

Here are the top 3 player battles to watch out for in KKR vs PBKS clash:

1. Shreyas Iyer vs Varun Chakaravarthy

Shreyas Iyer is in fine form this season as he continues to get runs and helps in winning matches. His momentum can be stopped by Varun Chakaravarthy, who is the main bowler for KKR. He has picked the wicket of Shreyas Iyer only once in IPL while conceding 33 runs against him.

2. Ajinkya Rahane vs  Yuzvendra Chahal

This IPL season, Ajinkya Rahane has proved to be a key player for KKR. In eight games, he has scored 271 runs and has three half-centuries to his name. Rahane’s big weakness is against spin bowlers. This season, he has lost his wicket to spin bowlers a few times. In the last meeting against PBKS, Yuzvendra Chahal got the wicket of Rahane as KKR’s batting collapsed after his dismissal.

3. Sunil Narine vs Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell is not in his best form, and Sunil Narine has a good record against him. Maxwell scored only 65 runs against Narine and lost his wicket four times against him. In the ongoing IPL season, Maxwell has scored only 41 runs from six games, which is a worrying sign for PBKS. 

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