Eden Gardens is poised to welcome the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the IPL 2024 fixture scheduled for Saturday, March 23, commencing at 07:30 pm IST. This marks the sole home game for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the initial leg of IPL 2024.
In the previous season, KKR secured the seventh spot, contrasting SRH’s last-place finish. Both teams have revamped their squads, securing key additions. Notably, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins have joined the Knight Riders and Sunrisers, respectively.
Pat Cummins, renowned for his international captaincy success last year, assumes the role of captain, facing his former IPL team. SRH has bolstered its ranks by acquiring six players, including high-profile signings like Travis Head and Wanindu Hasaranga. However, Hasaranga’s international commitments may sideline him for the initial games.
KKR faces no availability concerns but grapples with Shreyas Iyer’s lower back injury. Despite being declared fit, he received cautionary advice from a Mumbai spine specialist.
Weather forecasts predict humid conditions with temperatures peaking at 33 degrees Celsius, ensuring a challenging environment for players with no rainfall anticipated.
