Kolkata Knight Riders face Punjab Kings in Match 12 of IPL 2026 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 6, 2026.
KKR are desperate for their first win after two straight losses, while PBKS ride a two-match winning streak under Shreyas Iyer.
In this article, you will find the best Dream11 team prediction, pitch report, weather forecast, injury updates, and toss prediction for the KKR vs PBKS clash today.
KKR vs PBKS 12th Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings, 12th Match |
| Date | 06 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 (Season 19) |
| Head-to-Head | 35 matches: KKR 21 wins, PBKS 13 wins, 1 NR |
Our Dream11 Team Recommendation for KKR vs PBKS Match 12
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Weather Report for KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026 Match 12
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28-34 degrees C during match hours |
| Sky | Mostly clear; slight chance of thunderstorm early evening |
| Rain Chance | Low (around 17%); full match expected |
| Humidity | High; typical Kolkata evening in April |
| Dew | Expected in the second innings, favouring the chasing team |
| Overall | Hot and humid but playable; rain unlikely to disrupt proceedings |
Pitch Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Pitch Type | Balanced; batting-friendly early, slows down for spinners later |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170-182 runs (recent IPL average around 182) |
| Pace vs Spin | Pacers dominate early; spinners effective in middle overs |
| Toss Factor | Chasing preferred; 57 out of 100 IPL matches won bowling first |
| Boundary Size | 65-70m; slightly larger than some venues but quick outfield compensates |
| Dew Factor | Significant; gripping the ball becomes harder in the second innings |
Injury Updates for KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026
Cameron Green has been bowling in the nets as per reports from Sports Yaari. However, Cricket Australia is still monitoring his back condition. He has been used purely as a batter in the first two games.
If Green gets clearance to bowl, KKR’s balance improves dramatically. Without his bowling, they are essentially playing with two overseas players who are not contributing fully.
No other fresh injury concerns for KKR. Matheesha Pathirana remains available as a backup overseas pace option.
No injury concerns for PBKS. The squad is fully fit and firing on all cylinders.
Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, and Xavier Bartlett are all available and expected to feature.
Lockie Ferguson remains on the bench but could be rotated in depending on conditions and workload management.
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 35 |
| KKR Won | 21 |
| PBKS Won | 13 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Highest Total (KKR) | 261/6 (vs PBKS, 2024) |
| Highest Total (PBKS) | 262/2 (vs KKR, 2024 – highest successful chase in IPL history) |
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Key Players to Watch in KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Key Reason to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Finn Allen | KKR | Strike rate of 270.84 this season; 65 runs off 24 balls in two innings |
| Shreyas Iyer | PBKS | Former KKR captain, led them to title in 2024; back at Eden Gardens |
| Sunil Narine | KKR | 36 wickets vs PBKS; the ultimate weapon against Punjab |
| Varun Chakravarthy | KKR | Mystery spin on a surface that grips in the middle overs |
| Marco Jansen | PBKS | Left-arm pace and bounce; can trouble KKR’s top order |
| Cooper Connolly | PBKS | Hit a 103m six vs GT; explosive all-rounder |
| Arshdeep Singh | PBKS | Due for a big game after going wicketless in first two matches |
| Cameron Green | KKR | Might bowl today; could change KKR’s entire balance |
