The 31st match of IPL 2025 is scheduled for today, April 15th, between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This match will be played at the new Mullanpur International Stadium in Chandigarh.
Sports News: The 31st encounter of IPL 2025 will be played on April 15th at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams are currently tied in this season—with three wins each, KKR is at fifth and PBKS at sixth position. However, before this match, everyone's eyes will be on the Mullanpur pitch and the weather conditions there, which could determine the direction of the match.
What does the Mullanpur pitch say?
The Mullanpur pitch has so far been considered batsman-friendly. The ball comes easily onto the bat on this surface, allowing for uninhibited stroke play. This is why the average first innings score at this ground has been around 180 runs, indicating a high-scoring track. If a team crosses 200 runs on this pitch, they can certainly dominate.
However, while fast bowlers may get some initial swing and pace with the new ball, the pitch tends to flatten out as the match progresses. Spinners shouldn't expect much turn, but accuracy and variation can still yield wickets.
What do the pitch statistics say so far?
• Total Matches: 7
• Wins batting first: 4
• Wins chasing: 3
• Average first innings score: 180
• Teams winning after winning the toss: 3
• Teams winning after losing the toss: 3
What will the weather be like?
According to AccuWeather, there is no chance of rain on match day, ensuring spectators enjoy the full 40 overs. The temperature at the start of the match will be around 35°C, gradually decreasing to 27°C by night. Humidity is also expected to remain between 18% and 34%, which may tire the players but won't significantly impact the pitch.
If dew plays a significant role, winning the toss and choosing to bowl first might prove advantageous. On the other hand, a team with a good batting start can build a substantial score on this pitch.
PBKS Vs KKR Teams
Punjab Kings- Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Nehal Wadhera, Glenn Maxwell, Vishak Vijaykumar, Yash Thakur, Harpreet Brar, Vishnu Vinod, Marco Jansen, Lockie Ferguson, Josh Inglis, Xavier Bartlett, Kuldeep Sen, Payal Avinash, Suryansh Shedge, Musheer Khan, Harnoor Panu, Aaron Hardie, Priyansh Arya and Azmatullah Omarzai.
Kolkata Knight Riders- Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock (Wicketkeeper), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wicketkeeper), Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Lavnith Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Enrique Noriega, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy and Chetan Sakariya.
