The 42nd match of the Indian Premier League will be played between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 26, 2024 at 7:30 PM IST.
Punjab Kings have won the toss and have opted to field. No Shikhar Dhawan still; Sam Curran walks out for Punjab Kings.
Players news
KKR’s Mitchell Starc, the Australian pacer, skipped bowling in the nets due to an alleged finger injury sustained during the match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. There is no official confirmation regarding his availability for the upcoming clash. His participation remains uncertain.
Team Standings:
KKR is placed in second position in the points table with five wins out of seven matches.
PBKS, on the other hand, has had a contrasting season, managing to win only two out of eight games so far.
These two teams have Played 31 matches so far. KKR has the upper hand with 21 wins, and PBKS has won 11 matches.
At the Eden Gardens, these two teams have played nine games, with KKR winning five games.
Regarding the latest points table, Rajasthan Royals continue to dominate and are right on top with 14 points after seven wins. Knight Riders played seven matches, won 5, and lost 2, with a total of 10 points.
Pitch report:
The Eden Gardens pitch is known for being a good batting surface, particularly in T20I and IPL matches. High-scoring games are common here, with both batters and bowlers having their moments.
Fast bowlers can extract movement, especially early on, while spinners come into play as the match progresses.
Tv telecast and live streaming info
Jio Cinema will telecast the IPL 2024 series live in India for free on its channel and will also live stream the matches on its website and app for millions of Jio users across India.
Star Sports will live stream the T20 matches live on its website and app Hotstar.com.
Can the hapless Punjab Kings, owned by Bollywood actress Preity Zinta, win the game and climb the points table? Stay tuned to know.