The Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against the Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 6. KKR has had a tough start to the season, losing both of their first two games. They were defeated by the Mumbai Indians and the Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have had a strong start, winning both of their games against Gujarat and Chennai.
In the previous edition, PBKS dominated the fixture against KKR. Kolkata struggled in a low-scoring game, failing to chase down a target of 112 runs. The reverse fixture was abandoned due to rain.
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 6, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. The match will be broadcasted on the Star Sports Network in India and can be streamed live on the Jio Hotstar app and website.
The squads for both teams include players like Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Sunil Narine, and Marcus Stoinis. The match promises to be an exciting clash between two strong teams. Stay tuned for all the action on April 6, 2026.
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