IPL 2024 – Match 31: KKR vs RR Pitch Report of Eden Gardens With Stats and Records
Kolkata Knight Riders have a win percentage of 58% at Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is ready to host its third IPL 2024 match with a face-off between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) scheduled for Tuesday, April 16.
Kolkata Knight Riders delivered an impressive performance on Sunday, making a strong comeback from their prior 7-wicket loss to CSK by defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Rajasthan Royals were defeated by Gujarat Titans by 3 wickets in their fifth match. Before that, Sanju Samson’s team secured a 3-wicket victory against Punjab Kings.
As the KKR vs RR match approaches, let’s take a look at the weather and pitch reports for the game.
KKR vs RR: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The IPL 2024 KKR vs RR match takes place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, known for its high-scoring games. The average first innings score at the stadium is 155, while the average second innings score is 137.
The pitch being used is anticipated to be slow, providing assistance to spinners similar to the previous game at this venue. However, if the batters settle in, we may witness some impressive sixes being hit.
Yet traditionally, Eden Gardens offers an excellent batting surface. Batters enjoy hitting big runs here, and spinners benefit from the conditions as well. The KKR vs RR clash is anticipated to be high-scoring.
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: 82
- Won: 48
- Lost: 34
- Won Batting First: 22
- Won Chasing: 26
RR’s Stats at the Eden Gardens Stadium
- Matches Played: 11
- Won: 3
- Lost: 8
- Won Batting First: 0
- Won Chasing: 3
KKR vs RR Key Stats
- Kolkata has secured 14 victories, while Rajasthan has won 13 matches. One match resulted in no outcome.
- Sanju Samson is the leading run-getter for RR against KKR with 338 runs.
- Sunil Narine has taken 12 wickets which is the highest number of wickets by any KKR bowler against RR, Similarly, Yuzvendra Chahal has taken 9 wickets for RR.
