Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 15 April  Pre Review .

Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 15 April Pre Review .

Design By : Sandhya 15 March 2025

PBKS vs KKR: Clash of Power-Hitters in New Chandigarh

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Match Details & Timing

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Pitch & Weather Report

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PBKS: Probable Playing XI

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KKR: Probable Playing XI

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Key Battle: Dhawan vs Starc

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Head-to-Head Stats

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Fantasy Cricket Picks

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Players in Form

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