Indian Premier League 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play against Punjab Kings (PBKS) for the second time this season. So far this season has been full of ups and downs for Kolkata. Under the captaincy of Nitish Rana, the team had won 2 out of the first 3 matches. From here the team had to face consecutive defeats in the next 4 matches. KKR has kept itself in the playoff race by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 5 runs in the last match.
Talking about the journey of Punjab Kings so far this season, they started the season with 2 consecutive wins. So far Punjab Kings have won 5 out of 10 matches while have faced defeat in 5.
So far Kolkata has the upper hand against Punjab
If the records between KKR and Punjab are seen against each other, then Kolkata’s upper hand is clearly visible. So far 31 matches have been played between both the teams. In this, KKR won 20 matches while Punjab Kings managed to win only 11 matches.
Spin bowlers have the upper hand on Kolkata’s pitch
This match between KKR and Punjab will be played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. The spin bowlers have clearly had the upper hand on this ground so far. So far in 82 matches, the team chasing the target 48 times has won.
Kolkata’s upper hand is visible from spin bowling
If we talk about the result of this match, Kolkata Knight Riders seem to have a heavy upper hand in it. The team has 2 excellent spinners in the form of Sunil Narine and Suyash Sharma, facing whom will not be an easy task for the Punjab batsmen. Toss will also play an important role in this match. Due to dew at the time of second batting, there can be some ease in scoring runs.
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