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IPL 2025: Punjab Kings opt to bat first as Iyer looks to regain lost ground vs KKR

Punjab now returns to their home turf in Mullanpur, where conditions have also favored batters

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Shreyas Iyer with Ricky Ponting, Ajinkya Rahane attempts a catch (Pic: Punjab Kings/iplt20/bcci)

Shreyas Iyer with Ricky Ponting, Ajinkya Rahane attempts a catch (Pic: Punjab Kings/iplt20/bcci)

A beleaguered Punjab Kings side will be hoping to regroup and recover after being blown away in their previous encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad, as they take the field with the bat first against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday.

KKR made one change to their playing XI, bringing in pacer Anrich Nortje in place of spin all-rounder Moeen Ali, while PBKS have handed a debut to Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett.

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