Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan chose to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders after winning the toss at Eden on Monday
All photos by Ashim PaulKolkata Knight Riders took on Punjab Kings in the 53rd match of IPL 2023 at Eden Gardens. The pitch at Eden over the last three years has had an average score of 176 runs. As a result, a batting-friendly match is expected
In the history of IPL, both the teams have faced each other in 31 matches. Out of which KKR has emerged victorious 20 times, while PBKS won 11 matches. However, this match will decide the fate of the Kolkata team in this edition of IPL
KKR, it seems, are in a dilemma with their top-order this season as they have struggled to create a stable opening combination. This season, KKR had six different opening combinations in nine matches
Looking at the IPL 2023 points table, Punjab Kings are placed at the 7th spot with 5 wins and 5 defeats, while KKR are struggling at the 8th spot, with 4 wins and 6 loses
Supporters of Punjab Kings at Eden on Monday
A battered KKR, it seemed, had little support at Eden on Monday