The upcoming clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 42nd match of IPL 2024 promises to be a thrilling encounter. Currently languishing at the 9th position in the points table, PBKS desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
KKR emerged victorious in their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by a narrow margin of one run. In contrast, PBKS have slumped in recent form, losing their last four matches.
T20 Stats and Records at Eden Gardens:
Total matches: 90
Matches won batting first: 37
Matches won bowling first: 53
Average score batting first: 162
Highest total recorded: 235/4 (20 Ov) by Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Lowest total recorded: 49/10 (9.4 Ov) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Highest score chased: 224/8 (20 overs) by Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report:
Eden Gardens Stadium has shed its traditional slow and low character, transforming into a pitch with a livelier surface. The recent introduction of a thicker grass cover has resulted in increased bounce and pace, particularly favoring fast bowlers. This shift in playing conditions injects a dose of uncertainty into the upcoming match, demanding both batters and bowlers to adapt their strategies to these new challenges.
Kolkata Weather Forecast:
Sunshine and clear skies are on tap for the KKR vs PBKS clash in Kolkata, creating ideal cricketing conditions. No rain is expected to interrupt the match. However, players and spectators alike will need to brace for the heat. Temperatures are forecast to climb to a scorching 41 degrees Celsius, with gentle breezes of around 19 kilometres per hour offering some relief. Humidity levels will hover around 44%. Despite the challenging heat, the match is expected to proceed as scheduled.
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Squads:
Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (c), Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Sunil Narine, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Manish Pandey, Srikar Bharat, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Anukul Roy, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Chetan Sakariya, Sherfane Rutherford, Vaibhav Arora, Dushmantha Chameera, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sakib Hussain, Suyash Sharma
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Sikandar Raza, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Sam Curran, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Shivam Singh, Chris Woakes, Liam Livingstone, Rilee Rossouw, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, Shashank Singh, Tanay Thyagarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Atharva Taide, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Prince Choudhary, Vishwanath Singh
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