Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to clash at Eden Gardens for the upcoming IPL tournament. The battle hopes to be an exciting showdown, with both teams vying for dominance on the IPL 2024 points table. Kolkata currently ranks second while KL Rahul-led LSG will aim to clinch their position in the top four.
Pitch Report:
Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens is known for its competitive wickets, captivating players of all skill sets. While the venue has a reputation for providing challenging conditions in the past, recent matches have showcased flatter tracks that heavily favour batsmen. In the only IPL 2024 fixture held at this venue, both innings saw teams posting totals exceeding 200, highlighting a trend of high-scoring matches.
Head to Head stats:
As of now, Lucknow has the upper hand, having won all three of their previous meetings with Kolkata Knight Riders.
Ground Stats of IPL 2024:
In the lone IPL 2024 match hosted at Eden Gardens thus far, the team batting first secured victory. The average first innings total reached 208 runs, while chasing teams fell slightly short with an average of 204 runs. Kolkata Knight Riders established the highest total of 208/7 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad posted the lowest total of 204/7 against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Key Players:
Sunil Narine: Sunil Narine's role as a batsman in IPL 2024 has been truly remarkable for KKR. He has played a crucial part in securing early advantages for KKR in numerous matches. Having