IPL 2023 Match Prediction: PBKS vs. KKR - Who will prevail in the IPL game today?

Both teams will be trying to get their seasons off to a winning start after finishing in the bottom half of the points standings the previous year.

The second IPL 2023 game will take place in Mohali as two-time champion Kolkata Knight Riders take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) (KKR). Both clubs want to start the competition with a victory this time around because they both placed in the bottom half of the points standings last time.

While Nitish Rana will be without Kiwi fast Lockie Ferguson for the forthcoming match, Shikhar Dhawan's team will be without their renowned pacer Kagiso Rabada. The home team is the favorite going into the match, even if both camps have been hampered by injuries ahead of the 16th edition of the competition, especially with players like Sam Curran in the squad.

KKR vs. PBKS Pitch Report: Batters typically enjoy their time in the middle on the Mohali surface, which has historically produced high scoring games. The ball might help the quick bowlers a little bit in the early going, but as the game goes on, it will get easier to bat. At this location, the team that wins the toss would likely choose to bowl first.

PBKS vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Punjab Kings (PBKS):

Shikhar Dhawan(c), Matthew Short, Prabsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Sam Curran, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

N Jagadeesan (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana (c), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Shardul Thakur, Sunil Narine, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy

PBKS vs KKR Probable Best Performers

Probable best batter

Shikhar Dhawan: As he captains the Punjab Kings in the 16th iteration of the competition, seasoned Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan will have something to prove to the Indian selectors. The competition's second-highest run-scorer is showing no signs of slowing down and will be aiming to increase his total in the following match.

Probable best bowler

Arshdeep Singh: One of the most sought-after fast-bowling talents in the world, the left-arm pacer has already made a name for himself on the national squad as a regular. The 24-year-old will aim to further solidify his standing as a trustworthy bowler in the forthcoming competition, though.

Disclaimer: The author's understanding, analysis, and intuition were used to make this prediction. Take into account the aforementioned information when you create your prediction, then decide for yourself.