PBKS vs KKR, IPL 2023: Records and Stats at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

The finalists of the 2014 IPL edition, Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders are all set to face each other in match number 2 of the IPL 2023 on April 1 at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali.

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Both PBKS and KKR had a forgettable season last year as they ended up sixth and seventh in the points table, respectively. KKR will be missing the services of their full-time captain Shreyas Iyer due to injury as Nitish Rana is set to lead them in Iyer’s absence. KKR will also miss the services of Bangladeshi players Shakib al Hasan and Litton Das, who would join late due to national commitments.

Meanwhile, PBKS have reported many injuries before the start of the league. England gloveman Jonny Bairstow has already been ruled out of the tournament and Liam Livingstone too will miss the first game due to injury. On the other hand, Kagiso Rabada will be joining the team a little late due to national commitments. PBKS will also have a new captain in the form of Shikhar Dhawan. The addition of Sam Curran to the team has given PBKS extra balance in both departments.

KKR, on the other hand, had earlier traded in their old campaigner Lockie Ferguson in order to strengthen the bowling unit.

PBKS have never progressed to playoffs since their first and only final in 2014 and would be looking to achieve something new in this edition. After clinching the title in 2014, KKR have been very consistent in the tournament as they reached playoffs on four occasions and finished as finalists in 2021.

PBKS vs KKR Head to Head:

Both these teams have met in 30 games and Kolkata Knight Riders have dominated the contest by winning 20 of them, while the rest of the 10 matches have been won by Punjab Kings. KKR pocketed three out of their last five games.

IPL records and stats in Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

Pace bowlers have enjoyed bowling in this venue with an average of 28.9, compared to spinners' average of 34.1. Pacers have struck at a rate of 21.5, whereas spinners have a strike rate of 26.5. Pace bowlers with the ability to bowl good variations have tasted success in this venue.

Teams batting second have the upper hand as they have won 32 out of the 56 games played in this venue, while teams batting first have won 24. The team winning the toss would prefer to chase here. Playing at this facility, Punjab Kings have won 30 matches while losing 26. KKR have played seven games here and have recorded four wins against three losses.