Final result
Punjab Kings won by 7 runs
Player of the match: Arshdeep Singh
Result · Indian Premier League
Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · PBKS 13–21 KKRVenue par · 211Chase success · 58%POTM · Arshdeep Singh
Match preview & overview
Punjab Kings hold off Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs at Mohali
Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs in the IPL 2023 opener at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, on 1 April 2023. Batting first after losing the toss, Punjab Kings posted 191 for 5. Kolkata Knight Riders never got close in the chase, losing 3 wickets inside the powerplay and finishing on 146 for 7. Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match. The result means Punjab take the points, despite Kolkata holding a 21–13 advantage in the overall head-to-head across 36 meetings.
The margin of 45 runs understates how one-sided the match felt from the midpoint of KKR's chase. Once three wickets fell before the end of the sixth over, the middle order was always chasing the game rather than the total. The 90 runs KKR did manage in the middle overs were respectable, but the death closed out badly: 10 runs from the final phase for 1 wicket ended any lingering hope.
Pitch report & venue insights
Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali — 101-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2023. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
101
T20 matches hosted
211
Avg 1st-innings score
190
Avg 2nd-innings score
58%
Chase success rate
43
Avg powerplay runs
64%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the series 21–13 from 36 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Punjab Kings
Kolkata Knight Riders36
Total meetings
2
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026No result
2025No result
2025PBKS won by 16 runs
2024PBKS won by 8 wickets
2023KKR won by 5 wickets
2023PBKS won by 7 runs
2022KKR won by 6 wickets
2021PBKS won by 5 wickets
2021KKR won by 5 wickets
2020PBKS won by 8 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Punjab Kings post 191/5 in a strong batting effort
Punjab Kings reached 191 for 5, building through all three phases. Their powerplay yielded 56 runs for 1 wicket, and the middle overs added 87 more at the cost of 3. The death saw another 48 runs despite losing a wicket, giving the total real substance.
Angle 02
KKR's powerplay collapse set the tone for their chase
Angle 03
Arshdeep Singh earns Player of the Match
Angle 04
KKR chose to field but could not exploit the conditions
Angle 05
KKR's head-to-head record stays under pressure
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may reflect Punjab Kings' strong recent record of posting large totals at Mohali, with the powerplay phase historically productive for the home side.
- KKR's tendency to lose early wickets in the powerplay when chasing could make innings-phase markets worth considering over outright result lines.
- Arshdeep Singh's Player of the Match award points to bowler performance markets being potentially active in this fixture type.
- With the venue's chase success rate at 58 per cent across 101 matches, outright result markets are likely to be competitive rather than one-sided.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Who won the Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2023 match?
Punjab Kings won the match, beating Kolkata Knight Riders by 45 runs at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Mohali on 1 April 2023. PBKS posted 191 for 5 and KKR were restricted to 146 for 7 in reply.
Who was Player of the Match in the PBKS vs KKR IPL 2023 game?
Arshdeep Singh was named Player of the Match. His bowling performance under pressure, particularly in the death overs where KKR managed just 10 runs for 1 wicket, was central to Punjab Kings' 45-run victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders?
Kolkata Knight Riders lead the overall head-to-head with 21 wins from 36 matches. Punjab Kings have won 13, and 2 matches have ended with no result. KKR's record at Eden Gardens is particularly strong, though Punjab have won at home in this fixture.
Where to watch Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with streaming available through Sky Go and NOW TV. Coverage typically starts around the UK late-afternoon or evening, depending on the scheduled start time in India.
What was the toss result and did it matter?
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and chose to field, in line with the Mohali venue's 60 per cent toss-field preference. However, Punjab Kings made the decision look costly by posting 191 for 5, and KKR could not mount a successful chase.
How did the two teams perform in the powerplay?
Punjab Kings scored 56 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay, well above Mohali's average powerplay tally of 41 runs. KKR, in contrast, lost 3 wickets while scoring 46 in theirs, a collapse that effectively decided the match.
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Photo credits (4)
- Arshdeep Singh — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Shikhar Dhawan — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source