IPL 2024 – Match 42: KKR vs PBKS Pitch Report of Eden Gardens With Stats and Records

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face off against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 42nd match of IPL 2024 on April 26 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shreyas Iyer’s team secured a narrow victory in their last match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), winning by just one run. With five wins out of seven matches, Kolkata Knight Riders currently holds the second position in the points table.

On the other hand, Punjab Kings have suffered close defeats in some crucial matches and find themselves in 9th position in the points table, having won only two out of eight matches.

With this much-anticipated match on the horizon, let’s take a look at how the pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to behave throughout the game.

KKR vs PBKS: Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch has consistently favoured batsmen due to its relatively small boundary size and fast outfield, providing a comfortable playing environment. Characterized by a flat surface and true bounce, it is highly conducive to stroke play.

While the surface is expected to offer some bounce for the pacers, spinners become increasingly influential as the match progresses.

In recent times, Eden Gardens has become known as a high-scoring ground, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat. Although KKR has posted big totals while batting first, their bowling attack has conceded runs on consecutive occasions.

Eden Gardens Stadium Stats

• Total Matches: 87
• Batting 1st Won: 36
• Batting 2nd Won: 51
• Highest Total: 235/4 by Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2023
• Lowest Total: 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017

KKR’s Stats at the Eden Gardens Stadium

• Matches Played: 84
• Won: 49
• Lost: 35
• Won Batting First: 23
• Won Chasing: 26

PBKS Stats at the Eden Gardens Stadium

• Matches Played: 12
• Won: 3
• Lost: 9
• Won Batting First: 1
• Won Chasing: 2

KKR vs PBKS Key Stats

• KKR has its best win percentage against Punjab Kings in the IPL. Out of the 32 matches played between the two teams, KKR has emerged victorious 21 times, while Punjab Kings have won only 11 matches.
• In the last six encounters between Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders, both teams have won three games each.
• Gautam Gambhir holds the record for scoring the most runs in this rivalry, accumulating 492 runs for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Meanwhile, Narine has taken 33 wickets in matches between the two teams.