IPL 2024 match today, KKR vs PBKS: Check head-to-head record, pitch report, fantasy XI and predicti
As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season progresses, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face each other in match 42. KKR is currently placed second in the 10-team table with 10 points, trailing behind Rajasthan Royals. Their success has been primarily attributed to their top-order batting prowess, with batters scoring at a strike rate above 150.
However, KKR's bowling unit has been a concern, with only Sunil Narine maintaining an economy rate of 7.10. The team will be looking to tighten their bowling unit, especially with Mitchell Starc underperforming and facing pressure to justify his high price tag.
On the other hand, PBKS finds themselves struggling in the tournament, currently fading from Playoff Race. Their top-order has been inconsistent, with key players like Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, and Jonny Bairstow failing to make a significant impact. The team has heavily relied on uncapped duo Ashutosh and Shashank for power-hitting performances. The absence of regular skipper Shikhar Dhawan due to injury has further added to their challenges
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) are set to face each other in match 42.
Serie A | Atalanta 2-0 Empoli: Dea close on top 5
Serie A | Atalanta 2-0 Empoli: Dea close on top 5
Mario Pasalic and Ademola Lookman gave Atalanta the 2-0 victory over Empoli to close on the top five, despite squad rotation.
La Dea had to rotate the squad after the Coppa Italia semi-final win over Fiorentina, and building up to the first leg of the Europa League semi-final with Olympique Marseille. Emil Holm and Rafael Toloi were injured, while Empoli missed Etrit Berisha, Alberto Cerri, Ardian Ismajli and Tyronne Ebuehi after a shock win over Napoli.
See how it unfolded on the Liveblog.
M’Baye Niang drilled wide from a promising position in the opening minutes, but the visitors lost Sebastian Walukiewicz to a muscular injury.
Atalanta were awarded a penalty following a VAR On-Field Review, as Giuseppe Pezzella mistimed the challenge on El Bilal Toure and caught the striker on the back of the leg. Mario Pasalic converted, despite Elia Caprile getting a hand to it.
It should’ve been 2-0 in first half stoppages when Toure went on the counter, but insisted on cutting back to his right foot, crowded out only for the Aleksei Miranchuk weak finish to be straight at Caprile.
Atalanta did double their lead with a solo effort from Ademola Lookman, who gathered in midfield, turned Bartosz Bereszynski to sprint towards goal and drill into the near bottom corner.
IPL 2024 Points Table
Indian Premier League
| No | Indian Premier League | M | W | L | T | N/R | PTS | Net RR | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.694 | W W W W L  |
| 2 |  | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.972 | L W L W L |
| 3 |  | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.577 | L W W W W |
| 4 |  | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.059 | L W W L L |
| 5 |  | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.276 | W W L W W |
| 6 |  | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.415 | L L W W L |
| 7 |  | 9 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | -0.974 | L W L W L |
| 8 |  | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.187 | W L L L L |
| 9 |  | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.261 | L L W L W |
| 10 |  | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.721 | W L L L L |
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