KKR vs LSG | Eden Gardens, Pitch Report

Kolkata Knight Riders celebrating a wicket (AP Photos)

We are in the final week of the league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season, the 68th match of the league will be a highly anticipated encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on the 20th May Saturday at 7:30 PM IST. This game holds immense significance for both teams as it will determine their ultimate position in the points table and their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

With playoffs qualification at stake, this match becomes a must-win for KKR and LSG. The outcome will have a direct impact on their playoff hopes and the overall standings in the league. Both teams will leave no stone unturned as they battle it out on the field to secure a victory and solidify their position in the points table. 

Pitch Report of Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

The pitch at Eden Gardens, known for its historic significance in cricket, is expected to favour the batters in the IPL 2023 season. With a track conducive to scoring runs, it is likely to be a high-scoring match when KKR and LSG meet.

In the six matches played at Eden Gardens this season, the results have been evenly split between defending and chasing teams. Three matches have been won by the team defending a total, while the other three have been won by the team chasing a target. This suggests that the pitch allows for exciting contests and doesn't heavily favour either batting first or second. 

Pitch behaviour in IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata

1. 1st Innings average score: 196
2. 2nd Innings average score: 171
3. Matches won batting 1st: 3
4. Matches won batting 2nd: 3

On the basis of the above-mentioned stats, it seems toss-winning captain would be eager to put runs on the board to get their team into a commanding state. And, seeing the conditions of the ground and pitch teams winning the toss would play a crucial part in the game.