KKR vs RCB, IPL 2023: Records and Stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns in Match No. 9 of the IPL 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 6.

RCB come into this contest after an emphatic win over Mumbai Indians in their opener. They ticked all the boxes in the opening game, as the pace bowlers ran through the MI’s top-order with lethal bowling, while spinner Karn Sharma picked two important wickets.

In the batting department, skipper Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli toyed with the MI bowlers and left them clueless. The duo also registered the highest opening partnership for RCB against MI in IPL history. RCB would look to carry the winning momentum

Meanwhile, the Kolkata Knight Riders come to home after a marginal defeat against Punjab Kings in their opener. Most of the batters had a start, but none was able to convert it. Andre Russel was the stand-out performer with the bat, as he smashed 19-ball 35, including three fours and two maximums.

Tim Southee picked up two wickets, but he was expensive as he leaked 54 in his four overs. Shakib Al Hasan has opted out of IPL 2023 and KKR has picked Jason Roy as his replacement to strengthen the top-order batting. KKR would look to bounce back the winning ways in their home game.

KKR vs RCB Head to Head record:

Both teams have met in 30 matches and KKR have an edge over RCB with 16 wins. However, in the last five game, RCB have won three.

IPL records and stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Spinners have thoroughly enjoyed bowling at this venue as they average 27.3 compared to pacers who average 31.6. Further, the spinners have an economy of 7.5 at the Eden Gardens, while the pacers have bowled at an economy of eight.

As many as 47 out of 78 games have been won by teams chasing at this ground. Interestingly, KKR holds the record for highest total (232) at the venue whereas RCB hold the records for lowest total (49). KKR have won 45 and lost 29 games in 74 matches at this venuewhile RCB have won five out of 11 games played here.