Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Preview & Prediction | IPL 2026 | League Stage
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Two teams at opposite ends of the table face off at Eden Gardens as Kolkata Knight Riders host Punjab Kings.
Date & time:
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata India
Weather: Dark clouds with a chance of thundery showers and temperatures in the late twenties.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders endured a miserable 2025 campaign and haven’t started the 2026 season much better, losing their opening two games. On both occasions their bowlers have been firmly put to the sword and have now conceded a whopping 450 runs across those two matches. On a ground like Eden Gardens which tends to favour good hitting, this spells bad news for KKR.
Punjab Kings meanwhile, are scorching hot and already have two wins on the board. Their batting has been excellent, chasing down 163 and 210 respectively. The expectation is that they could feast on a KKR bowling attack lacking confidence and a cutting edge. Therefore, backing an away win has to be favoured.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings tip: Punjab Kings to win
