Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday evening, March 23. Shreyas Iyer returns to lead KKR, a two-time IPL champion, while Australian superstar Pat Cummins will captain SRH. Ahead of this exciting KKR vs SRH clash, let’s take a look at the expected pitch conditions at the Eden Gardens.
Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and the mentorship of Gautam Gambhir, KKR aims to make a significant impact in the IPL after failing to reach the playoffs in the last two seasons.
Meanwhile, SRH has surprised many by appointing Pat Cummins as their new captain, replacing the twice SA20-winning skipper Aiden Markram. Cummins, with his proven leadership skills in Tests and ODIs, aims to excel in the shortest format as well.
KKR vs SRH Pitch Report:
The Eden Gardens pitch underwent noticeable changes last year, with the introduction of grass cover resulting in increased bounce and pace, favouring the pacers. A sensible approach for batsmen on this pitch would be to capitalize on scoring opportunities during the powerplay overs. As the innings progresses and spinners come into play during the middle overs, batsmen can adjust their strategy accordingly.
Last season, out of seven matches played at the Eden Gardens, four saw teams breaching the 200-run mark. The lowest score recorded was 149, by KKR against RR. Both batting and bowling first have proven successful, with teams batting first winning four times and chasing sides winning three times.
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