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KKR vs PBKS IPL 2026: Top 3 Key Players to watch out for today IPL Match: The 12th match of the ongoing IPL 2026 season will be played between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings. This clash between the two teams is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 6, at Kolkata's historic Eden Gardens stadium, starting at 7:30 PM.
However, the Punjab Kings' "Gabru Sher" (mighty lions) appear to hold a slight edge over KKR in this contest. This is because, in the current season, Punjab has secured victories in their last two matches, whereas KKR has suffered defeats in both of their recent outings. Nevertheless, KKR could benefit from the home advantage. let's take a look at the top 3 players to watch out for at Eden Gardens today.
3. Marco Jansen - PBKS
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South African and Punjab Kings all-rounder Marco Jansen is the third player on whom fans will have their eyes fixed during this match. Jansen has the ability to make a significant impact on the game with both his bowling and his batting. In Punjab's opening match against the Gujarat Titans, he claimed 1 wicket while conceding just 20 runs in his 4 overs.
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2. Finn Allen - KKR
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New Zealand and KKR opening batsman Finn Allen is the primary player to watch out for in this Kolkata vs. Punjab clash. In the two matches played so far, Finn Allen has demonstrated just how dangerous a batsman he can prove to be. In the first match against Mumbai, he played a blistering innings of 37 runs off 17 balls, and in the second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, he scored 28 runs off just 7 balls.
1. Cooper Connolly - PBKS
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This young Australian all-rounder has emerged as a rising star early in the 2026 season. He was named the 'Man of the Match' during PBKS's opening victory against the Gujarat Titans. In his debut match, Connolly scored an unbeaten 72 runs off 44 balls, proving his capability to perform under pressure. As a left-handed batsman and a useful spin-bowling option, he provides excellent balance to the PBKS squad.
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