KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Match 12, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Indian Premier League 2026
Match Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders set to face Punjab Kings in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Monday, April 6.
In the 12th match of the IPL 2026, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS). Kolkata Knight Riders did not perform well in their last match. They suffered a 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad, handing them their second consecutive defeat of the tournament. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 226 runs. Chasing this, Kolkata did not have a good start.
Although Angkrish Raghuvanshi kept the hopes alive by scoring 52 runs in 29 balls, and Rinku Singh scored 35 runs. But due to the poor performance of the rest of the batsmen, Kolkata was all out for just 161 runs. Bowling first, Blessing Muzarabani played a brilliant game, taking four wickets for 41 runs in four overs, while Vaibhav Arora also got two wickets.
On the other hand, the Punjab Kings performed well in the previous game as they won by 5 wickets against the Chennai Super Kings. Chennai, batting first, set a target of 210 runs, which Punjab successfully chased down in 18.4 overs. Punjab’s top order contributed effectively, with Prabhsimran Singh scoring 43 runs, while Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock of 50. Moreover, Priyansh Arya also played well and scored 39 off just 11 deliveries. In the bowling department, Vijaykumar Vyshak delivered an excellent spell, claiming two wickets for 38 runs in four overs, while Yuzvendra Chahal, Xavier Bartlett and Marco Jansen chipped in with one wicket each.
Match Information- KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, Match 12
Series: Indian Premier League 2026
Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is generally considered an excellent one for batting, with a fast outfield making runs easy. Flat pitch with true bounce, allowing batters to dominate. While fast bowlers can get early movement, it often slows down, aiding spinners. With small boundaries and dew as a factor, chasing is highly advantageous. The average first-inning score at this venue is 171 runs.
Average 1st Innings Score: 171
Pitch Condition: Average
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, RK Singh, Ramandeep Singh, C Green, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi, B Muzarabani.
Bench: Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, RA Tripathi, S Ranjan, D Kamra, AS Roy, Rachin Ravindra, Umran Malik, Prashant Solanki, Matheesha Pathirana, SS Dubey, NA Saini
Punjab Kings
P Arya, S Iyer, Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, Shashank Singh, Jansen, Prabhsimran Singh, Xavier Bartlett, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Bench: Vishnu Vinod, Harnoor Singh, N Wadhera, Pyla Avinash, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mitchell Owen, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, YS Thakur, LH Ferguson, V Nishad, P Dubey, Ben Dwarshuis
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR)
Angkrish has performed exceptionally well in the IPL, as he has scored 52 runs with a strike rate of 179 in the last game against Sunrisers. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
Shreyas Iyer is an excellent top-order batter. He has scored 384 runs in the last 10 games, including 50 runs against CSK in the previous game.
Top Picks
Finn Allen (KKR)
Finn Allen has performed well in the IPL. He has scored 28 runs with a strike rate of 400 in the last game against the Sunrisers. KKR fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Cooper Connolly (PBKS)
Cooper Connolly is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 36 runs in the last game against Chennai. He is a key player for Punjab this season.
Budget Picks
Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)
Rahane is an excellent top-order batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He scored 281 runs in the last 10 games. He has the ability to perform well this season.
Prabhsimran Singh (PBKS)
Prabhsimran is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 337 runs in the last 10 games, including 43 runs against CSK in the previous game. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Punjab this season.
Players to Avoid
Ramandeep Singh (KKR) Shashank Singh (PBKS)
Mega League Team
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya
All-Rounders: Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Blessing Muzarabani
Grand League Team
Wicketkeepers: Prabhsimran Singh
Batters: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Marco Jansen, Cooper Connolly
Bowlers: Vaibhav Arora, Arshdeep Singh
Match Prediction
Winner: Punjab Kings
FAQs- KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction
1. Who is the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026?
Ajinkya Rahane is captaining Kolkata Knight Riders this season.
2. Who is the captain of Punjab Kings?
Shreyas Iyer is leading Punjab Kings in the 2026 IPL season.
3. What is the pitch condition at Eden Gardens, Kolkata for this match?
The pitch is batting-friendly with a fast outfield and true bounce. Chasing is often preferred due to dew factor. The average 1st innings score is around 171 runs.
4. How did both teams perform in their recent IPL 2026 matches?
KKR suffered a 65-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad (their second consecutive loss), while Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets against Chennai Super Kings.
5. Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the KKR vs PBKS Dream11 team?
Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cooper Connolly are strong captaincy options. Shreyas Iyer, Finn Allen, Priyansh Arya, and Marco Jansen are excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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