IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer to play against ex-team KKR ¡ª fans say ¡®PBKS vs Rahane will be the real battle to watch¡¯
IPL 2025's 31st match sees PBKS take on KKR at Mullanpur. With Iyer leading PBKS against his former squad and both teams vying for consistency, fans look forward to a good match on field. Social media is buzzing with predictions and excitement for tonight¡¯s clash.
The field is set for a highly anticipated encounter as Punjab Kings take on Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 31 of IPL 2025. The match will take place at the New PCA Stadium in Mullanpur. This match holds special significance for PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer, who once led KKR to their 2024 title and now is preparing up to face them. With both teams looking to solidify playoff chances, fans are calling this clash ¡°Captain Cool vs Captain Calm.¡±
Points table tension
Currently, both teams are stuck in the mid-table muddle. PBKS have three wins from five matches and sit at No. 6. KKR, with three wins from six, are placed just above at No. 5 due to a better Net Run Rate. Every point counts, and both teams will be eager to grab this one to move closer to a top-four spot.
Pitch talk: bat first, score big
Mullanpur has emerged as a paradise for batters in IPL 2025. All matches here so far have seen the team batting first come out on top. The average first innings score has been 212, making the toss a crucial factor. Hence, it is expected the toss winner if they bat first then they can try to defend a big total.
Shreyas vs KKR
Tonight is a dramatic reunion. Iyer, who brought KKR their third title last season, is now up against them wearing PBKS colours. Netizens are hyped. One fan posted, ¡°Shreyas Iyer vs KKR gonna be fun tonight. He never got enough credit for 2024!¡± Another added, ¡°Iyer facing off against his former squad adds extra spice to the clash.¡±
What fans are predicting
Social media is buzzing with bold predictions. One user forecasted, ¡°PBKS will win. Shreyas and Harshit Rana to perform, Yuzvendra Chahal will take 2+ wickets.¡±
Prediction time of IPL
¡ª ????? ???????? (@BhaveshTriwedi) April 15, 2025
PBKS vs KKR
1. Shreyas will perform well
2. Harshit rana perform well
3.yuzi get 2 or more wickets
4. PBKS will win
Another wrote, ¡°Cool Clash! Captain Cool vs Captain Calm ¨C sparks fly!¡± Fans clearly see this match as more than just a regular league game.
PBKS vs KKR | Preview | Cool Clash ?
¡ª Prateek (@Pratz_0078) April 15, 2025
Captain Cool vs Captain Calm ¨C sparks fly! ??
KKR¡¯s zigzag L-W-L-W-L meets PBKS¡¯s hot start needing polish!
H2H tips PBKS 3-2
who steps closer to playoffs? ??#PBKSvsKKR | #TATAIPL | #IPLCircus pic.twitter.com/l9ejs6YWmU
One user wrote: ¡°PBKS vs KKR is going to be an absolute thriller. Iyer facing off against his former squad adds extra spice to the clash¡±
Shreyas Iyer vs KKR gonna be fun tonight, as shreyas earlier quoted that he hasn't got enough credits for making the team KKR Champion in 2024 !! #IPL #IPL2025 #KKR #PBKS #PBKSvsKKR pic.twitter.com/pLujzQDNQO
¡ª Stump out (@Nobailsleft) April 15, 2025
With emotions, match-ups, and history colliding, PBKS vs KKR is expected to be blockbuster night showdown.
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