IPL 2024 – Match 60: KKR vs MI Pitch Report of Eden Gardens With Stats and Records

The 60th match of IPL 2024 is scheduled to take place at Eden Gardens between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians (MI) on Saturday, May 11 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders is currently leading the points table, having won their last three matches against DC, MI, and LSG. A victory in this match will secure their spot in the playoffs and guarantee them a top-two finish.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians, after losing three consecutive games, got back on track with a win against SRH. Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten century in a crucial run chase at home marked his second IPL century and helped MI return to winning ways. Although MI is almost out of contention for the playoffs, they still have the opportunity to influence the fate of other teams in their remaining two matches.

KKR vs MI: Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report

The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions in the IPL. With a flat surface and consistent bounce, batsmen find it easier to play their shots, aided by the short boundaries. This season, the pitch at Eden Gardens has been particularly high-scoring. Whenever KKR has batted first at this venue, they have scored over 200 runs.

Opposing teams have come close to successfully chasing down targets, with Punjab Kings completing a record chase of 261 runs just two weeks ago. As a result, another high-scoring game is anticipated, promising fans an exhilarating experience, and keeping them on the edge of their seats.

Eden Gardens Stadium Stats

• Total Matches: 88
• Batting 1st Won: 36
• Batting 2nd Won: 52
• Highest Total: 261/6 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings in 2024
• Lowest Total: 49 all out by Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017

KKR Stats at the Eden Gardens

• Matches Played: 85
• Won: 49
• Lost: 36
• Won Batting First: 23
• Won Chasing: 26

MI Stats at the Eden Gardens

• Matches Played: 13
• Won: 10
• Lost: 3
• Won Batting First: 5
• Won Chasing: 5

KKR vs MI Key Stats

• Out of the 33 matches played between the two teams, KKR has won 10 games, while MI has emerged victorious in 23 matches.
• It is interesting to note that KKR has emerged victorious in four out of the last five games against Mumbai Indians in recent times.
• Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer for MI with 1051 runs against KKR, and Sunil Narine is the leading wicket-taker for KKR with 25 wickets against MI.