KKR vs PBKS Match 12: Can KKR Bounce Back at Home or Will PBKS Complete a Hat-trick of Wins?

The 12th match of the IPL will be played today between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM at KKR's home ground, the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, while the toss will take place at 7:00 PM.

This will be the third match of the season for both teams. While Kolkata has suffered defeats in both of its matches so far, Punjab has won both of its opening encounters. The team defeated Gujarat in their first match and Chennai in their second.

**KKR's Impressive Record Against PBKS**

The Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings have faced each other 35 times to date. During this period, Kolkata has registered victories in 21 matches, while Punjab has won 13. One match also ended without a result. The two teams have clashed 14 times at Eden Gardens; on their home turf, Kolkata has won 9 matches, while Punjab has won 4. One match at this venue produced no result.

**Angkrish Scores Half-Centuries in Both Matches**

For Kolkata, several players have delivered stellar performances this season. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has scored 103 runs across two matches so far. He has maintained a strike rate of 177.58 and has scored two half-centuries, a testament to his excellent form. In the bowling department, Blessing Muzarabani has claimed 4 wickets in two matches. His best performance stands at 2/27, although his economy rate is on the higher side at 10.71.

**Vyshak Takes 5 Wickets in 2 Matches**

For Punjab, Cooper Connolly has appeared in magnificent form with the bat. He has scored 108 runs in two matches, batting at an impressive strike rate of 163.63. In terms of bowling, Vijaykumar Vyshak has played a pivotal role, having claimed 5 wickets across two matches.