The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Match 12 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 6 at 7:30 PM IST. KKR, having lost their first two matches, is currently positioned ninth in the points table, while PBKS has shown strong form, winning both of their opening games and sitting fourth. KKR's captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead his team against PBKS, captained by Shreyas Iyer, who previously guided KKR to the title in 2024. Key players to watch include KKR's Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who has scored half-centuries in both matches this season, and PBKS's Cooper Connolly, who impressed with a half-century against Gujarat Titans. However, rain and storms may pose a risk to the match, as the India Meteorological Department has warned of kalboishakhi storms in West Bengal.