IPL 2024 – Match 28: KKR vs LSG Pitch Report of Eden Gardens Stadium with Stats and Records

Kolkata has won 48 out of 82 matches, while Lucknow has managed to win 1 out of 2 matches at Eden Gardens

Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata is gearing up for a clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)  in IPL 2024 on Sunday, April 14.

The Kolkata Knight Riders began this season with three consecutive wins but faced a defeat against CSK in their most recent match. The Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, lost to the Delhi Capitals on Friday after having secured victories in their prior three games.

The Lucknow Super Giants, meanwhile, lost to the Delhi Capitals on Friday after having secured victories in their prior three games. Lucknow Super Giants started their match against the Delhi Capitals strong, but their upper-middle order was quickly dismantled by the skill of Kuldeep Yadav.

LSG vs KKR: Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata is known for its favourable batting surfaces. The average first innings total in T20Is here is 155, while the average second innings total is 137. 

The pitch at Eden Gardens tends to be batting-friendly, allowing batters to score heavily. However, spinners also find advantages on this pitch. In the last IPL 2024 game at this stadium, KKR and SRH both scored over 200 runs.

The pitch provides additional pace and bounce for fast bowlers willing to put in the effort. The last encounter between these two teams at this venue was a nail-biting affair, with LSG displaying resilience to secure a narrow 1-run victory over the home team.

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

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Stats at the Eden Gardens Stadium

  • Matches Played: 82
  • Won: 48
  • Lost: 34
  • Won Batting First: 22
  • Won Chasing: 26

Lucknow Super Giants’ Record at the Eden Gardens Stadium

  • Matches Played: 2
  • Won: 1
  • Lost: 1
  • Won Batting First: 1
  • Won Chasing: 0

KKR vs LSG Key Stats

  • LSG have a very strong advantage over KKR having beaten them in all 3 three encounters.
  • Rinku Singh is the leading run scorer for KKR with 113 runs and Quinton de Kock for LSG with 218 runs.
  • Ravi Bishnoi is the leading wicket-taker with 4 wickets against KKR.