IPL 2025: Match 44, KKR vs PBKS Match Prediction and Toss Prediction– Who will win today’s match between KKR vs PBKS?

On Saturday evening, the 44th IPL 2025 match will be played in Kolkata between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS). KKR are struggling with form this season, winning only three of their eight games. With three defeats and five wins, Punjab is in fifth position and getting better. As of now, the reigning champion Kolkata Knight Riders are in seventh place in the standings after a difficult journey that has seen them win only three of their eight games and lose five.

For the first time this season, they have now lost consecutive games, most recently losing badly to the Gujarat Titans at home by 39 runs. The team seemed exhausted in the last game. They haven't had any help from the batting unit. Only  KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane looks to have a fine touch with the bat. If they don't start winning the upcoming games, the title will slip away from their hands.

In contrast, Punjab Kings have performed well all around, but they lost momentum in some games. In their most recent match, they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 7 wickets. Although they were aggressive in the beginning, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh haven't been able to maintain their form in successive games. With a strike rate of 185.21 and 263 runs from eight innings, Shreyas Iyer has been a reliable number three. He has appeared confident and will once more play a key role in their batting.

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CSK vs SRH Toss Prediction

Punjab Kings have a high chance of winning the toss in the match against KKR. Shreyas Iyer and co. are heading into this game with a defeat and aim to bounce back. While KKR also lost a home game to the Gujarat Titans. KKR will look to have a balanced team when they face PBKS. PBKS has a 70 % chance of winning the toss and it plays a key role in Eden Gardens. 

IPL 2025, Match 44: KKR vs PBKS –Today’s match prediction

If PBKS bats first, they have a high chance of winning the match because of the batting-friendly wicket. In the last game against KKR, Punjab's top order has struggled to find rhythm, and they may have a difficult time if Eden Gardens provides us with another slow track. KKR has its own struggles in the batting line-up, and the team needs to find a solution in the upcoming matches. PBKS is most likely to win the game over KKR. 

Player of the Match (POTM) Prediction

Priyansh Arya will be an important player for PBKS. The young opener has shown a lot of talent, and when he gets in rhythm, he goes well with the game. He has a century against CSK in the ongoing IPL. In the last game, he got out on 22 runs but gave the team a good start. With the help of Wicket, Arya will try to score good runs in today's game.