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Kolkata Knight Riders will face Gujarat Titans at Eden Gardens on May 16. KKR's poor season has left them struggling for playoff qualification.
Kolkata Knight Riders will host Gujarat Titans at their home, Eden Gardens, in Kolkata on Saturday, May 16.
KKRâs season has been far from ideal, suffering six defeats out of the 11 matches they have played, while one game against PBKS was washed out.
Shambolic starts have left the three-time champions struggling on the points table and one more loss is likely to end their hopes of qualifying for the playoffs.
Their opponents, RR, too are desperate for a win to remain afloat in the playoff race.
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The dry pitch at Eden Gardens is generally considered a batsman's paradise due to high-scoring games.
There are very low chances of dew in Kolkata during the peak summer months of April and May. So dew won't affect the bowling or batting sides.
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The record for the highest team total belongs to PBKS, who posted a staggering 262/2 against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024.
The lowest total recorded here is 49 all out by RCB against KKR in April, 2017.
Typically, a high-scoring ground, the average first-innings total at the Eden Gardens is 170.
Rajat Patidar holds this record with 112* against LSG in 2022.
The most economical and destructive spell on this ground was delivered by Sunil Narine, who took 5/19 for KKR against PBKS in 2012.
Gautam Gambhir tops the charts as the undisputed king of Kolkata. He has amassed 1462 runs in 50 innings at this venue.
Sunil Narine is the leading wicket-taker at the venue, having mastered the conditions to claim 73 wickets in 66 innings.
The top wicket-takers include:
| Date | Fixture | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | 7:30 PM |
| April 9, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM |
| April 19, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM |
| May 16, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM |
| May 20, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM |
| May 24, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
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The article provides insights into the batting and bowling records specific to Eden Gardens for IPL 2026.
Average scores at Eden Gardens during IPL matches are detailed in the article, reflecting past performances.
The article discusses the likelihood of dew impacting the match conditions at Eden Gardens.
Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled in IPL 2026, with six defeats in 11 matches and one washout.
How Gujarat Titans' hard-length strategy is dominating IPL 2026
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