KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report: Will the batsmen create a ruckus in Kolkata or will the bowlers create a ruckus? Know the pitch report of Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 42nd match of IPL 2024. This match will be played on 26 April at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Kolkata Knight Riders team is in great form. Kolkata team had defeated RCB by 1 run in its last match. At the same time, the Punjab Kings team is in 9th place in the points table (IPL 2024 Points Table) with two wins in 8 matches. Punjab had lost by three wickets to Gujarat in its last match.

Kolkata Knight Riders have crossed the 200-run mark in the last two consecutive matches and will once again be eager to deliver a stellar performance on their home ground. At the same time, Punjab will try to remain in the race for the playoffs, for which it needs to win at any cost. Let us know for whom the pitch can prove helpful in this exciting match.

KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report: Who will dominate at Eden Gardens?

Many high-scoring matches have been seen at Eden Gardens in Kolkata and it can be seen raining runs here on Friday also. In Kolkata, the economy of fast bowlers was 10.74 while that of spinners was 9.31. Here mostly the magic of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakraborty's spin is seen working. It can be expected that once again a high-scoring match will be seen at Eden Gardens.

If we talk about the figures of Eden Gardens of Kolkata...

Total matches – 90

The team batting first won - 37

The team batting second won - 53

Average score of first innings – 162

Runs per over - 8.4

Runs per wicket - 27.62

Best Team Score – 235/4, CSK vs KKR 2023

Lowest team score - 49 all out, RCB vs KKR, 2017

KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record: Head-to-Head Record between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have clashed a total of 32 times in the IPL so far. Kolkata Knight Riders have the upper hand, having won 21 matches. At the same time, the Punjab Kings team has been successful in winning 11 matches. A total of 12 matches have been played between the two teams at Eden Gardens. Here too KKR dominates, registering 9 wins. The Punjab team has been successful in winning only three matches.

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