Tonight’s IPL clash at Eden Gardens features Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a pivotal showdown. KKR, fighting to stay in playoff contention, will bank on their home advantage, while PBKS looks to break their poor record at this venue. The pitch promises high scores, but both teams have bowlers capable of exploiting the conditions. While KKR’s Varun Chakaravarthy and Harshit Rana will look for early breakthroughs,
PBKS will rely on Yuzvendra Chahal and Marco Jansen to counter KKR’s batting firepower. Check out the Eden Gardens pitch report and stats before today’s IPL match between KKR and PBKS.
Eden Gardens pitch report
The surface remains batting-friendly, but unlike Bengaluru or Hyderabad, it provides some assistance to pacers early on. Seamers can extract bounce and movement with the new ball, making it tricky for openers. As the game progresses, the pitch settles, allowing batters to dominate. The quick outfield ensures even mistimed shots race to the boundary, making it a paradise for stroke-makers.
Dew could play a role in the second innings, making it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball. Captains winning the toss might prefer to chase, given the conditions. The last IPL match at Eden Gardens saw Gujarat Titans post 198 runs, with Kolkata Knight Riders falling short at 159, highlighting the venue’s batting-friendly nature.
Stats at Eden Gardens
- Total IPL Matches Hosted: 97
- Teams Batting First Wins: 41 (42.27%)
- Teams Chasing Wins: 56 (57.73%)
- KKR at Eden Gardens: 92 matches, 53 wins, 39 losses.
- PBKS at Eden Gardens: 13 matches, 4 wins, 9 losses.
