UAE: Punjab Kings face off Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 45th match of IPL 2021 on Friday. The two sides will be taking on each other for the second time this season. KKR won the game by 5 wickets when last time these two sides squared up against each other. Punjab Kings would be looking to make things even on Friday, though they have more than just that one reason to win the game.
IPL’s newest sensation Venkatesh Iyer’s footwork or the lack of it will be put through a stern test against the sharp googlies bowled by Ravi Bishnoi when KKRs square off against a beleaguered Punjab Kings in IPL 2021.
Punjab Kings currently holds at 6th position on the points table with 4 wins in 11 matches. For them to have any chances of making the playoffs, KL Rahul and Co. need to win all their remaining three matches. As far as bowling is concerned, there’s isn’t a lot to worry about.
In their last games played in UAE, KKR has managed to win 3 of them. As a result, they currently find themselves at 4th position with 5 wins in 11 matches. To confirm their playoff berth, they ought to win all their remaining three matches.