KKR Vs PBKS IPL 2022 Match 8: Full Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 8th match of IPL 2022 on 1st April from 7:30 PM onwards at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

Kolkata Knight Riders are currently in 6th position on the points table with two points in as many games. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings has played only one game against RCB which they have won chasing 205 runs. They are now in the third position on the points table.

Make your dream11 team prediction and IPL 2022 Fantasy League prediction with our fantasy cricket tips and suggestions. Get early updates, game previews, news, suggestion, prediction for your fantasy team in our exclusive section Fantasy Sports.

KKR vs PBKS : 8th Match Preview

Match Details:-

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings – Match 8
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
Date & Time: 1st April 2022 at 7:30 pm (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar, and JIO TV.

Also Read: IPL 2022 stats: Harshal Patel creates history

Pitch Report: KKR vs PBKS: Match 6

Pitch Report: The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai is a balanced pitch. The pacers have earned early swing on this pitch while the rest is for the batters on this venue. Dew will be a major factor in the second innings.

Head to Head Stats:

Matches Played: 29
Won by KKR: 19
Won by PBKS: 10

Injury News:

There is no injury news till now from both teams. Although, Andre Russell has got a minor injury in the last game against RCB.

Read Also: PAK vs AUS: Babar Azam becomes the fastest Asian to reach 4000 ODI runs

Team News:

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Shreyas Iyer-led KKR has won one game while losing in another and is in sixth place on the points table. In the first game, they defeated CSK while losing against RCB in the second. Tim Southee is back with the team as he replaces Mavi in the second game. Punjab Kings are coming from a victory and will be in high confidence in this match.

Also Read: LSG Vs CSK IPL 2022 Match 7: Full Preview, Probable XIs, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

Punjab Kings:

Mayank-led Punjab Kings has started brilliantly in the tournament with a win against Bangalore. They chased down a target of 205 inside 20 overs to climb up on the points table. The good news for the camp is Kagiso Rabada has joined the team two days ago and will be available for selection in this game. Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agarwal look in good touch while SRK plays the finisher's role.

KKR vs PBKS: Match 8: Possible Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders:

Ajinkya Rahane
Venkatesh Iyer
Nitish Rana
Shreyas Iyer (C)
Sam Billings (wk)
Sheldon Jackson
Andre Russell
Sunil Narine
Tim Southee
Umesh Yadav
Varun Chakravarthy

Punjab Kings:

Shikhar Dhawan
Mayank Agarwal (C)
Bhanuka Rajapaksa (wk)
Liam Livingstone
Shahrukh Khan
Odean Smith
Raj Bawa
Harpreet Brar
Kagiso Rabada
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep Singh

Read Also: BCCI invites bids for IPL 2023 Media rights

IPL Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: KKR vs PBKS: Match 8:

Wicket-keeper: Bhanuka Rajapaksa
Batters: Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Mayank Agarwal, Shreyas Iyer
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone
Bowlers: Umesh Yadav, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh

Captain: Shikhar Dhawan
Vice-Captain: Andre Russell
Other C/VC options: Shreyas Iyer, Liam Livingstone/Kagiso Rabada

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.