The Punjab Kings, despite inconsistencies, hope for top-order revival against Kolkata Knight Riders, who boast strong home form and balanced bowling led by Harshit Rana and Andre Russell, setting the stage for an exciting match. Shikhar Dhawan could make his comeback after the injury. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc could miss the game due to a finger injury he sustained in the game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This article covers the pitch report of Eden Gardens and IPL stats for the venue.
KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2024 Match 42: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The Eden Gardens pitch is well known for its quick outfield and small boundaries, which make it ideal for batters. It offers a level surface with steady bounce, which is ideal for making fluid strokes. Later in the game, spinners enter the picture and take advantage of the pitch’s turn and bounce, while pacers may find the odd bounce.
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Eden Gardens IPL Stats
- City: Kolkata
- Country: India
- First Match: 20/04/2008
- Last T20 Match: 21/04/2024
- Matches Played: 90
- Matches Won Batting First: 37 (41.11%)
- Matches Won Batting Second: 53 (58.89%)
- Matches Won Winning Toss: 48 (53.33%)
- Matches Won Losing Toss: 42 (46.67%)
- Matches with No Result: 0 (0.00%)
- Highest Individual Innings: 112* by R M Patidar (Royal Challengers Bangalore) on 25/05/2022 v Lucknow Super Giants
- Best Bowling: 5/19 by S P Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) on 15/04/2012 v Punjab Kings
- Highest Team Innings: 235/4 by Chennai Super Kings on 23/04/2023 v Kolkata Knight Riders
- Lowest Team Innings: 49 by Royal Challengers Bangalore on 23/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders
- Highest Run Chase Achieved:
- 188/4 by Mumbai Indians on 21/04/2017 v Kolkata Knight Riders
- 188/6 by Gujarat Lions on 13/04/2016 v Kolkata Knight Riders
- Average Runs per Wicket: 27.62
- Average Runs per Over: 8.40
- Average Score Batting First: 161.88