Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Pitch Report: Kolkata's Eden Gardens will host the 12th match of IPL 2026 on April 6 at 7:30 PM (IST), featuring a clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Punjab Kings. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings (KKR vs PBKS) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Date: April 6, 2026
- Start Time: 07:30 PM (IST) - 02:00 PM (GMT)
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings
PBKS vs KKR Match Previews
KKR did not perform well in their previous match. They suffered a 65-run defeat at the hands of Sunrisers Hyderabad, marking their second consecutive loss in this tournament. Batting first, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 226 runs. While chasing this target, Kolkata got off to a poor start.
Angkrish Raghuvanshi kept hopes alive by scoring 52 runs off 29 balls, while Rinku Singh contributed 35 runs. However, due to the lackluster performance of the remaining batsmen, Kolkata was bowled out for a mere 161 runs. While bowling first, Blessing Muzarabani delivered a brilliant performance, taking four wickets for 41 runs in four overs, while Vaibhav Arora also claimed two wickets.
Punjab Kings performed well in their last match, securing a 5-wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, Chennai set a target of 210 runs, which Punjab successfully chased down in 18.4 overs. Punjab's top order made effective contributions; Prabhsimran Singh scored 43 runs, while Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning innings of 50 runs. Additionally, Priyansh Arya also played well, smashing 39 runs off just 11 balls.
KKR vs PBKS, Eden Gardens Pitch Report
PBKS vs KKR Match Pitch Report: In today's 12th match of IPL 2026, being played between KKR and PBKS, the pitch at Eden Gardens is highly conducive to high-scoring encounters—particularly favoring the team chasing the target due to the dew factor that sets in at night. This pitch has become a paradise for batsmen, characterized by its short boundaries and fast outfield; however, the ball is expected to swing early on, offering some assistance to both fast bowlers and spinners.
Although the pitch is balanced, it leans more heavily in favor of the batsmen; in recent years, scores exceeding 200 have frequently been posted here. The average score at this venue typically ranges between 175 and 190. In evening matches, bowling in the second innings becomes a challenging task due to the dew, while the initial swing of the ball during the Powerplay provides early assistance to the fast bowlers. Spinners like KKR's Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine may look to capitalize on these conditions during the middle overs.
The IPL records at Eden Gardens indicate that teams chasing a target tend to win more often, and high-scoring matches are a frequent occurrence at this venue.
Eden Gardens Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 101 | |
| Batting first won: | 43 | |
| Bowling first won: | 57 | |
| No Result: | 1 | |
| Matches Tied: | 0 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 170 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 163 | |
| Highest Total: | 262/2 | |
| Lowest Total: | 49/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 262/2 |
KKR vs PBKS Match Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Possible Playing 11: 1. Ajinkya Rahane(C), 2. Finn Allen(WK), 3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi(WK), 4. Cameron Green, 5. Rinku Singh, 6. Ramandeep Singh, 7. Anukul Roy, 8. Sunil Narine, 9. Kartik Tyagi, 10. Varun Chakaravarthy, 11. Blessing Muzarabani
Punjab Kings (PBKS) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prabhsimran Singh(WK), 2. Priyansh Arya, 3. Cooper Connolly, 4. Shreyas Iyer(C), 5. Nehal Wadhera, 6. Shashank Singh, 7. Marcus Stoinis, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Vyshak Vijaykumar, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Arshdeep Singh
