Kolkata Knight Riders will face Chennai Super Kings in a desparate match at the Eden Gardens on 23rd April 2023. Chennai Super Kings have registered 4 victories in the six matches so far. They are comfortably placed at number three in the points table despite having a weak bowling attack. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have won on a few ocassions due to the individual brilliances but still they have managed only two wins in six matches so far. Here we have covered everything you need to know about the KKR vs CSK Eden Gardens pitch report today match.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings Eden Gardens Pitch Report Today Match IPL 2023
The Kolkata Knight Riders have played their home games at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata for many years. It has played host to 80 Indian Premier League games.
The Eden Gardens stadium pitch is well-known for its batting-friendly wickets. Because of its small size, it is a high-scoring venue in T20 formats. On this surface, defending a total of less than 180 can be difficult during IPL 2023. As a result, a team may prefer to bowl first at Eden Gardens. Furthermore, it has been observed that at this venue, the team that chooses to chase has a better chance of winning.
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be warm and humid, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 33° to 37° Celsius. However, as the sun sets, the temperature will drop. Expect breezy thunderstorms in the afternoon as well, as Norwesters are common in this area at this time of year.
Eden Gardens Stadium has hosted a total of 80 IPL matches. The chasing team won 47 times, while the batting first team won 33 times.
At this venue, the average first-inning score is 160 runs. The highest total ever recorded here is 232 runs, scored by the home team KKR against MI in 2019. In contrast, the lowest total ever recorded here is 49 runs, scored by RCB in 2017.