IPL 2026, Match 12: KKR vs PBKS weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Punjab Kings in Match 12 of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 6. The match will be played in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 

Kolkata Knight Riders have lost their two matches thus far and will want to earn their first victory of the season. They will try to improve their performance in both batting and bowling departments, especially when playing at home. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have made a fantastic start to the season with two consecutive wins. Led by Shreyas Iyer, they will hope to extend their winning streak and win three matches in a row.

KKR vs PBKS: Weather Report

Kolkata’s weather is predicted to be hot and dry with high humidity and a minimal chance of rain. Thus, the match is unlikely to be stopped due to rain. Since it is an evening game, it will stay warm, and some dew may form later. The temperature will likely be between 27°C and 32°C, with mostly clear skies.

KKR vs PBKS: Eden Gardens Stats (T20s)

• Matches played: 103
  
• Average 1st innings score: 168
  
• Average 2nd innings score: 153
  
• Win batting first: 43%
  
• Win bowling first: 55%
  
• Highest total: 262/2 (PBKS vs KKR)
  
• Lowest total: 7/0 (KKR vs PBKS)
  
• Highest chase: 262/2 (PBKS vs KKR)
  
• Lowest total defended: 103/6 (RPS vs KKR)

See Also: IPL 2026, Match 12: KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

KKR vs PBKS: Predicted Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Cameron Green, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy

Impact Player: Blessing Muzarabani

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Prabhsimran Singh (WK), Priyansh Arya, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer (C), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Marco Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Xavier Bartlett

Impact Player: Yuzvendra Chahal