Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Live Score, IPL 2023: KKR Captain Nitish Rana Wins Toss, Opts To Bowl vs PBKS

PBKS vs KKR Live: Punjab’s Playing XI

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Shikhar Dhawan(c), Prabhsimran Singh(w), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Nathan Ellis, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

PBKS vs KKR Live: Kolkata’s Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Mandeep Singh, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Anukul Roy, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

PBKS vs KKR Live: Here’s what Shikhar Dhawan stated on the toss

We would have fielded first. We have gotten a balanced facet, so hopefully we are going to do good. The crew preparation has been good and we are going to look to dominate the sport, hoping for an incredible season forward. We are desirous to win the trophy and I’m seeking to lead from the entrance. My abroad gamers are – Bhanuka, Nathan Ellis, and Sam Curran, do not bear in mind the fourth title

PBKS vs KKR Live: Here’s what Nitish Rana stated on the toss

We will bowl first, it has rained within the final two days so there could be some moisture. I’m excited as a result of only a few individuals get this chance. It is a recreation of cricket so there may be not a lot stress. The influence participant rule is in its preliminary stage. We need to see that the choices we take show to be proper. Russell, Narine, Gurbaz and Southee are our abroad gamers.

PBKS vs KKR Live: KKR win toss, decide to bowl

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana wins toss and opts to bowl towards Punjab Kings within the IPL 2023 match. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: Here’s the pitch report

Average first innings rating in afternoon matches right here is 159, 9 runs lower than night matches. Also, 80 % matches have been received by groups chasing. Lots of that has to do with the moisture within the floor. However, this pitch is mild brown in color which tells me there’s not a number of moisture. It’s additionally very onerous, so it is likely to be extra even for groups batting first and chasing. There’s protecting of grass, seems fairly even. Dimensions of the bottom are distinctive. If you go to the japanese facet, it is the bigger of the 2 boundaries – 72 meters in distance, and in addition towards the wind. That’s not the place you need to hit. Down the bottom is 77 meters. Spinners would need to capitalise on that

PBKS vs KKR Live: New captains for each groups

Punjab Kings will probably be led by Shikhar Dhawan whereas KKR will probably be led by Nitish Rana, within the absence of Shreyas Iyer. 

PBKS vs KKR Live: Hello

Hello and welcome to our reside protection of the Match 2 of the IPL 2023 between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, straight from PCA Stadium in Mohali. Stay tuned for all of the reside updates.