Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 9th Match, IPL 2023: stats for the game

Kolkata Knight Riders will be clashing with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ninth match of the IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens on April 6. Kolkata Knight Riders lost against Punjab Kings by seven runs on the DLS method in their opening game, which was a rain-affected game. PBKS posted a big total of 191/5, Tim Southee was the pick of the bowlers taking two wickets in his spell. Kolkata managed to score just 146/7 in 16 overs and just when Narine looked to take the game away, the rain interrupted play and the match was decided through DLS method where KKR lost by 5 runs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore started with a fantastic eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians. RCB Bowlers were impressive with early wickets, but Mumbai Indians managed to post a challenging total of 171/7. But openers Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis smashed unbeaten half-centuries to help RCB chase the target with 22 balls to spare. RCB will be looking to make it two in two at the Eden Gardens and adding two more important points to their tally.

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Pitch

The pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata has traditionally been well-balanced, offering something for both the batters and the bowlers. The ball might do a little bit for the fast bowlers in the initial stages of the match as well, but it will get easier to bat as the match progresses. The batters need to get their eye in before going for the aggressive shots, they can take advantage of the short boundaries at this venue. The captain winning the toss would be inclined to bowl first at this venue and chase the score down in the second innings with some dew expected.

Match Details:

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 9th Match

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Date & Time: 6th April, at 7:30 PM IST

FACTS

STATS – T20I