Kolkata weather forecast and Eden Gardens pitch report (Photo: Sportzpix)
Check out the weather forecast, rain forecast and more for the IPL 2023 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings here
After a thrilling win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders will face Punjab Kings at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium. To combat the mid-table logjam, Nitish Rana and his team will be eager to build on the momentum by getting one more win and potentially challenging for a top-4 spot.
Meanwhile, the Punjab Kings are on a losing streak against the Mumbai Indians and have been inconsistent throughout the season. Their bowling department has been a cause of concern, but their batting lineup has shown impressive form. As they take on the Knight Riders, the Kings will look to maintain their strong batting performance and aim for a much-needed win.
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Where will the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings be played?
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will be played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
What happened in the last match of IPL at Eden Gardens, Kolkata?
Kolkata Knight Riders hosted Gujarat Titans in the last IPL game in Kolkata. Gujarat Titans won the match by 7 wickets. KKR scored 179 runs for 7 wickets and this score was chased down by Gujarat Titans with 7 wickets to spare.
What is the average score at Eden Gardens in IPL?
The average first innings score at Eden Gardens is 161.7
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings have faced each other in 31 matches in IPL. Out of these 31 matches, KKR has won 20 while Punjab Kings have won 11 matches.
KKR vs PBKS pitch report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to help the slow bowlers. In the previous match between Kolkata and Gujarat, the batsmen were expected to dig deep and work for their runs and the set batsmen assessed the pitch.
weather report
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be clear on May 6. But there is no chance of rain to play spoilsport during the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings. The wind speed will be around 12 km/h during the 20-over clash. The temperature is likely to hover around 32 degree Celsius to 34 degree Celsius, while the humidity is expected to be around 55 per cent.
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