IPL 2024 – Match 36: KKR vs RCB Pitch Report of Eden Gardens in Kolkata With Stats and Records

Eden Gardens is gearing up to host the IPL 2024 match between KKR and RCB on Sunday, April 21st. This will mark KKR’s third consecutive home game and a rematch between the two sides.

In their previous match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a heartbreaking defeat against Rajasthan Royals. Despite Sunil Narine’s maiden IPL century, Jos Buttler’s brilliant ton led Rajasthan Royals to victory, overpowering KKR’s total of 223 runs.

Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru faces significant challenges, especially in their bowling department. Coming into this match after conceding 287 runs against SRH in their previous game, RCB’s bowling woes continue. The team is grappling with selection dilemmas due to the lack of bowlers with a significant reputation.

KKR vs RCB: Eden Gardens Pitch Report

The upcoming KKR vs RCB match of IPL 2024 is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, renowned for its high-scoring encounters. Historically, the average first innings score at this venue stands at 155, with the average second innings score being 137.

The pitch at Eden Gardens for the day game between KKR and LSG proved to be a typical slow wicket, offering turn and bounce that favoured the spinners. The Pacers effectively utilized their change-ups throughout the game.

Traditionally, Eden Gardens has provided an outstanding batting track, allowing batsmen to rack up substantial runs, while spinners also find assistance from the conditions. As such, the KKR vs RCB clash is poised to be a high-scoring affair.

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: 83
• Won: 48
• Lost: 35
• Won Batting First: 22
• Won Chasing: 26

RCB’s Stats at the Eden Gardens Stadium

• Matches Played: 12
• Won: 5
• Lost: 7
• Won Batting First: 2
• Won Chasing: 3

KKR vs RCB Key Stats

• Out of the 32 matches contested between these teams in the IPL, KKR has emerged victorious in 18 encounters, leaving RCB with 14 wins.
• KKR have won all their last 5 encounters against RCB.
• Virat Kohli has scored 944 runs which is the most by any RCB batter against KKR.