Kolkata vs Hyderabad, IPL 2024 match 3, Eden Gardens pitch report: Match number three of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 will feature Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday (March 23).
KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 fixture will be the second match (night game) of Saturday's double-header and will kickstart at 7:30 pm IST onwards. The first match of the day, IPL 2024 match 2, is scheduled to be played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals starting from 3:30 pm IST onwards.
Ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match number 3 - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) IPL clash - let's have a look at Eden Gardens Pitch Report.
The Eden Garden pitch in Kolkata, traditionally characterized by its slower nature, witnessed a transformation last year. The pitch here generated bounce and pace due to presence of grass cover, providing favorable conditions for pacers. Batsmen must exercise caution when attempting risky, aerial strokes.
The best strategy for batters at this venue would involve focusing on scoring runs during the powerplay while minimizing the risk of losing wickets early on. As the innings progresses and spinners come into play during the middle overs, batters can then adopt a more aggressive approach.
However, with home team Kolkata boasting numerous spin bowlers in their squad for IPL 2024, the pitches at Eden Gardens this year may be made in such a way that they provide additional assistance to spinners and slower bowlers.
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Out of the total 86 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches played at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the team batting first emerged victorious in 35 matches, while the team batting second secured wins in 51 matches.
The average 1st innings score at Eden Gardens in IPL is 164 and the average 2nd innings score is 150.