Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) chose to bat after winning the toss against Punjab Kings in the 12th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane mentioned that they decided to bat first due to the favorable pitch conditions, with two forced changes in their lineup.
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer expressed contentment with KKR’s decision to bat first, highlighting the positive influence of their former player. He praised the inspirational leadership of the player and the team’s readiness to face the challenge.
The playing XIs for the match are as follows: Punjab Kings – Prabhsimran Singh, Cooper Connolly, Shreyas Iyer, Nehal Wadhera, and others. Kolkata Knight Riders – Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane, Cameron Green, and others, with impact substitutes listed for both teams.
