KKR vs PBKS: Eden Gardens Stadium IPL Records & Ground Stats

image-lhejtrtuKKR will take on PBKS in Kolkata tonight [Source: IPLT20.com]

In a highly-anticipated clash, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings will take on each other in the 53rd group-stage fixture of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The game is scheduled at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. 

Both teams have blown hot and cold in the IPL this season. While KKR occupy the eighth position with four victories, PBKS are placed just above them in the points table, winning five of their ten matches. 

So, as Eden Gardens gears up to host this game, let's see what the stats say about the iconic venue. 


Eden Gardens Stadium IPL Records & Ground Stats

The Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata has hosted 83 IPL matches, with the first of them all played between KKR and now defunct Deccan Chargers on 20th April 2008. 

The highest-ever team total recorded here is 235 for four, which CSK posted against the home side a few days ago. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bangalore holds the infamous record for the lowest-ever team total of 49, which they scored against KKR in 2017. 

The chasing teams have fared astoundingly at the venue, winning 49 games as compared to only 34 by those batting first. 

Toss plays a crucial role here, as the toss-winner has emerged victorious on more than 54 per cent of occasions. 

To conclude, we can assure you that both teams will need their batters to step up here, as the venue has been a batters' paradise in the last few years. So, the ultimate winner will be decided on the basis of batting prowess, which both teams will look to showcase when they clash with each other tonight.