Two-time IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders will eye returning to winning ways when they face Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. It will be a day match of the double-header day to start at 3:30 PM IST.
KKR vs LSG: The Toss at Eden Gardens
In the match between KKR and LSG at the Eden Gardens, toss will play an important role as the team winning the toss is likely to go for bowling first. This would help avoid due factor in the second innings coming into play. Also, there is a chance that the pitch would offer help for spin so it would be easy to assess the spinning track and chase a target.
KKR vs LSG: The Pitch at Eden Gardens
In the first match of IPL 2024 that took place at Eden Gardens, runs galore as Heinrich Klaasen nearly took Hyderabad home against the hosts. However, to once again expect a similar wicket, that too in a day game would not be right. A lot of spin would be on offer this time around as Knight Riders boast three quality spinners.
KKR vs LSG: Weather at Eden Gardens
There are going to be no clouds in the sky in Kolkata on April 14. However, the temperatures will be between 36 and 32 degrees Celsius. The humidity will increase from 33 per cent at 3 pm to 50 per cent at 7:30 PM IST.
KKR vs LSG: Head to head
Kolkata and Lucknow have played against each other in only three matches. Lucknow have dominated the meetings between the two sides, winning all the matches. Kolkata would look to achieve their first victory when they host Lucknow.
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