KKR vs RCB: In the 9th match of IPL 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore will clash with Kolkata Knight Riders. RCB started the tournament with a bang, while KKR had to face defeat in the first match.
The Kolkata team will land on their home ground for the first time after a long wait of three years. Captain Nitish Rana would like to taste the team's first win on the ground of Eden Gardens. At the same time, the Bangalore team led by Faf Duplesey would like to maintain their excellent form in the second match as well.
Batsmen have full fun at Eden Gardens
Batsmen have full fun on the ground of Eden Gardens. It rains heavily on this ground in Kolkata. The ball comes onto the bat very well at the Eden Gardens ground and the outfield is also very quick. However, spinners also run a lot on this ground.
What do the figures of Eden Gardens say?
A total of 12 T20 matches have been played at the Eden Gardens ground so far, out of which the team batting first has won 5. Whereas, the chasing team has hit the ground in 7 matches. A total of 77 matches have been played on this ground in IPL, out of which the team batting first tasted victory in 45 matches, while the team chasing won in 31 matches. The average score in the first innings at this ground is 155, while the average score in the second innings is 137.
