Highlights | KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2023 Cricket Score & Updates: KKR Beat PBKS By 5 Wickets

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LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: That is it!

KKR won a tight match at Eden Gardens, helped by Russell's hitting and poor captaincy from Shikhar. Jason Roy shone before being caught. Rana scored slowly, and KKR needed 51 from 4 overs. Russell attacked Ellis and Curran, leaving KKR to score 7 off the last over. Rinku finished the game on the last ball.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: KKR on top

Nitish Rana's decision to aim for the wide long-on region while attempting a reverse slog off a googly from Rahul Chahar appeared peculiar. Typically, this shot is not associated with that direction. As expected, Rana miscued it, but Liam Livingstone managed to complete an excellent catch by running and lunging from long-on to grab the ball. Despite his error, Rana had a wry smile on his face. Following his dismissal, Kolkata Knight Riders required 56 runs from 28 deliveries.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: KKR 4 Down

Nitish Rana departs for 51 runs off 38 deliveries as Rahul Chahar strikes, caught by Livingstone. Rana attempted a switch hit and transformed into a right-handed batsman stance as Chahar delivered a googly. However, the shot did not go as planned, soaring high and deviating about 90 degrees from the intended direction. Livingstone made an excellent catch from long-off, sprinting to his right to clinch another dismissal. Rana's innings included six boundaries and one six. Rahul Chahar claims the wicket of Nitish Rana for 51 runs with the assistance of Livingstone's catch.

Live Score KKR 128/4 (15.5)  CRR: 8.08  REQ: 12.48

Kolkata Knight Riders need 52 runs in 25 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Breakthrough for PBKS

Venkatesh Iyer's attempt to hit Rahul Chahar's delivery ends up in a caught-out situation by Livingstone! The stadium falls silent as Iyer had been quite active, shuffling and charging before playing the shot. Chahar cleverly identified Iyer's move and delivered a shorter ball. However, Iyer went ahead with his shot despite not being in the right position, resulting in an undercooked hit that was caught at long-off. Thus, Venkatesh Iyer departs after scoring 11 runs off 13 balls, with Rahul Chahar getting the wicket for Mumbai Indians.

Live Score KKR 122/3 (15)  CRR: 8.13  REQ: 11.6

Kolkata Knight Riders need 58 runs in 30 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Rahul Chahar on the attack

The leg-spinner is on fire this season, claiming three crucial wickets. Now, he must rise to the occasion and lead Punjab Kings to victory by taking down Rana and Iyer. The opposition duo will surely come out swinging and try to disrupt his rhythm, but he's up for the challenge and ready to fend them off.

Live Score KKR 92/2 (11.1)  CRR: 8.24  REQ: 9.96

Kolkata Knight Riders need 88 runs in 53 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: KKR 2 Down

Gurbaz falls to Nathan Ellis as he gets trapped lbw by a slower delivery. Gurbaz's lack of balance while shuffling across to play the ball leads to his downfall. Ellis pitches a full ball on middle and leg, which dips on Gurbaz. Despite trying to play it across, he misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire raises his finger, and Gurbaz challenges the decision. The replays show that all three stumps would have been hit, confirming the umpire's decision. Gurbaz departs after contributing 15 runs off 12 balls, including one boundary and one six.

Live Score KKR 66/2 (7.4)  CRR: 8.61  REQ: 9.24

Kolkata Knight Riders need 114 runs in 74 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: PBKS Strike

Gurbaz falls to Nathan Ellis as he gets trapped lbw by a slower delivery. Gurbaz's lack of balance while shuffling across to play the ball leads to his downfall. Ellis pitches a full ball on middle and leg, which dips on Gurbaz. Despite trying to play it across, he misses and gets hit on the pads. The umpire raises his finger, and Gurbaz challenges the decision. The replays show that all three stumps would have been hit, confirming the umpire's decision. Gurbaz departs after contributing 15 runs off 12 balls, including one boundary and one six.

Live Score KKR 59/1 (6.5)  CRR: 8.63  REQ: 9.19

Kolkata Knight Riders need 121 runs in 79 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: KKR Openers On Top

Jason Roy seems to be in great form today as he is skillfully timing the ball and went after Arshdeep Singh's deliveries. Although the left-arm seamer attempted to bowl slower balls, Jason's good touch meant they still ended up going for a big over. The spectators eagerly await Shikhar Dhawan's next move, wondering when he will bring his spinners into the attack.

Live Score KKR 38/0 (4.3)  CRR: 8.44  REQ: 9.16

Kolkata Knight Riders need 142 runs in 93 balls

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: KKR off to a steady start

The new ball bowler from Punjab bowled a decent over by maintaining his lines and lengths to defend the total. However, Rahmunallah Gurbaz and Jason Roy will likely try to capitalize on this Powerplay before the spinners come into play, which could pose a challenge for the Knight Riders.

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Punjab finish at 179

Punjab Kings have posted 179 runs in the first innings as Kolkata Knight Riders displayed a disciplined bowling performance especially Varun Chakarwarthy who clinched three crucial wickets. Kolkata Knight Riders need runs to win now at the Eden Gardens.

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Rishi gone!

Varun Chakarwarthy is on fire for the Kolkata Knight Riders, he takes his third wicket of the night and it is Rishi Dhawan gone for 19 off 11 balls. In the next over, Suyash Sharma strikes as Sam Curran walks back for 4 off 9.

PBKS: 139/7 (17.2 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Big wicket

Shikhar Dhawan 57 (47) caught by Vaibhav Arora bowled by Nitish Rana. Punjab Kings lose a crucial wicket of Dhawan as just four overs left with Rishi Dhawan and Sam Curran in the middle. A target near 180 is needed for PBKS to challenge Kolkata at the Eden Gardens.

PBKS: 131/5 (16 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Gone!

Jitesh Sharma 21 (18) caught by Gurbaz bowled by Varun Chakarvarthy. Punjab Kings lose another wicket as they go four down now. KKR bounce back and it is Varun once again who gets the wicket.

PBKS: 108/4 (12.5 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Punjab bounce back

Punjab Kings are right back into this contest as Shikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma keep the run-rate afloat. Both batter have done a good job against Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma so far.

PBKS: 103/3 (11.5 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Punjab pin hopes on Dhawan, Jitesh

Punjab Kings are in a tricky position at the moment as their top order has collapsed infront of KKR's bowling attack. Suyash Sharma into the attack by Nitish Rana, he is one of the highest wicket takers for Kolkata this season.

PBKS: 78/3 (8.5 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Livingstone departs

Liam Livingstone 15 (9) LBW by Varun Chakaravarthy. What a start for KKR, 3 of the Punjab Kings batters have walked back to the pavilion. The run-rate is over 9 but PBKS have already lost 3 wickets now.

PBKS: 58/3 (6 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Another one!

Bhanuka Rajapaksa 0 (3) caught behind by Rahmanullah Gurbaz bowled by Harshit Rana. What a start for the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as Punjab Kings lose another wicket in the powerplay and it is a big one as attacking batter Rajapaksa departs.

PBKS: 32/2 (4 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Gone!

Prabhsimran Singh 12 (8) caught by Gurbaz bowled by Harshit Rana. Kolkata Knight Riders get the early wicket they were looking for. PBKS lose their attack opener as he is caught behind by the KKR keeper.

PBKS: 26/1 (2.5 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Action begins

Here we go! Shikhar Dhawan and Prabhsimran Singh open the innings for the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens eyeing a fiery start in the powerplay. attacks the stumps for KKR with the new ball.

PBKS: 0/0 (0 Overs)

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Playing 11s

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Shikhar Dhawan(c), Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana(c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shardul Thakur, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, Varun Chakaravarthy.

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Toss report

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and elected to bat first against the Kolkata Knight Riders.

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Predicted XIs

KKR Predicted XI (batting first): Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy,

KKR predicted XI (bowling first): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Suyash Sharma/Anukul Roy

KKR Impact Player options: Suyash Sharma, Jason Roy, Anukul Roy, David Wiese, Mandeep Singh

Punjab Kings Predicted XI

PBKS Predicted XI (batting first): Shikhar Dhawan, Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short/Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, M Shahrukh Khan, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

PBKS Predicted XI (bowling first): Shikhar Dhawan, Matthew Short/Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, M Shahrukh Khan, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis/Kagiso Rabada.

PBKS Impact Player options: Atharva Taide, Matt Short, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Harpeet Bhatia

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Roy ahead of clash vs Punjab

"Every single game is important for us whether we won or lost the last game. We`ll go into Monday`s game with the same mindset, and the same wanting to win; same kind of excitement," said Roy in a video posted by the franchise on their social media handles.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Spin to win

After ten games in IPL 2023, KKR's spinners have taken the most wickets as a unit (35), while Kings' spinners have taken the fewest (12).

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Strike Rates Of Russell and Livingstone

Among batters who have aggregated at least 500 runs, Russell (175) and Livingstone (166) boast the highest strike rates in IPL history.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Chakravarthy vs Dhawan

Considering Chakravarthy's successful record against Dhawan, KKR may opt to introduce him early in the match.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: All eyes on Russell

Russell has recently regained his form and is eager to face Rabada and Curran. He has faced Rabada in seven games, hitting him for 79 runs in 39 balls and only being dismissed once. Against Curran, he has smashed 30 runs in 15 balls but has been dismissed twice in four innings.

LIVE KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Both team openers struggling

This tournament, both KKR and Kings have recorded the lowest average opening stands. KKR's first wicket falls at an average of 20, while Kings' corresponding number is just slightly higher at 20.1.

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Punjab need win

Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings will look to register a victory after facing a defeat against the Mumbai Indians. The absence of Kagiso Rabada caused trouble for PBKS as they failed to defend the target of 215.

LIVE IPL 2023 PBKS vs KKR score: Dream11 Prediction

Keeper – Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batsmen – Shikhar Dhawan, Jason Roy, Nitish Rana

All-rounders – Andre Russell (vc), Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Mathew Short

Bowlers – Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh.

LIVE IPL KKR vs PBKS Score: Predicted XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: Jason Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.

Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Matthew Short/Sikandar Raza, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, M Shahrukh Khan, Rishi Dhawan, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh.

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Weather report

The weather in Kolkata is expected to be between 29°- 39° Celsius during the afternoon. Not rain but Cyclone Mocha is expected to ruin the IPL game between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders.

LIVE IPL 2023 KKR vs PBKS score: Pitch report

The Eden Gardens is known for its high-scoring games. The conditions are expected to support the batters and we can surely expect a game of over 400 runs tonight between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Shikhar Dhawan eyes 50th IPL fifty

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan is just one half-century short of scoring 50 fifties in the Indian Premier League. Can Dhawan achieve this feat against Kolkata Knight Riders tonight?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2023: Andre Russell tees off at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Andre Russell teed off at the Eden Gardens ahead of his team's IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings tonight. Russell needs just three more fours to complete 150 fours in the IPL.

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Courtesy: Andre Russell#AmiKKR | #TATAIPL | @Russell12A pic.twitter.com/6Vtxg6EcnD

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) May 8, 2023

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Johnson Charles joins KKR team in Kolkata

West Indies batter Johnson Charles, who was signed up as replacement of Litton Das, by Kolkata Knight Riders has joined the team in Kolkata ahead of their IPL 2023 match against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens tonight.

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2023: The 'other' SRK in Kolkata

Punjab Kings batter M. Shah Rukh Khan is the 'other' SRK at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR are owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and his namesake will be in action tonight.

SRK __ Eden Gardens __ Fans

We've seen it before! _#KKRvPBKS #JazbaHaiPunjabi #SaddaPunjab #TATAIPL I @shahrukh_35 pic.twitter.com/S8PqQAmgDV

— Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) May 7, 2023

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Check Dream11 Fantasy Picks

Shikhar Dhawan or Nitish Rana? Andre Russell or Sam Curran? Who should be your top fantasy picks?

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2023: Nitish Rana close to 2,500 IPL runs

Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana need 44 more runs to complete 2,500 runs in the India Premier League. Can Rana achieve this feat against Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens tonight?

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Knight Riders have edge in head-to-head

Kolkata Knight Riders have massive edge over the Punjab Kings in the head-to-head between the two sides in the Indian Premier League. In 31 matches between the two sides till date, KKR have won 20 and PBKS have won 11 times. Can PBKS cut the gap further on KKR tonight?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings IPL 2023: PBKS to take call between Nathan Ellis or Kagiso Rabada

Australian pacer Nathan Ellis has maintained an impressive economy rate of 6.8 runs in powerplay over. Shikhar Dhawan will be tempted to start him ahead of South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada against Kolkata Knight Riders tonight.

KKR vs PBKS IPL 2023: Knight Riders eye revenge against Punjab side

Kolkata Knight Riders will look to seek revenge for a loss to Punjab Kings earlier in the IPL 2023 season in a rain-hit match in Mohali. KKR had lost that game via DLS method and believed they could have had a chance to win if rain hadn't intervened. Can Nitish Rana's side turn the tables on Shikhar Dhawan's PBKS.

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