KKR vs RCB Live: Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Nitish Rana sounded a touch disappointed after Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis elected to field first at the historic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rana conceded that even he would have elected to field first had he won the toss. But why is that? Whenever a match is played at the Eden Gardens, teams love to chase the total down in the City of Joy. The Eden Gardens is perhaps one of the most picturesque and iconic cricket venues in the world. However, over the years, teams have opted to field first, which is evident in the overall records at the venue. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 Live Updates with Insidesport.IN
KKR vs RCB Live: Is batting second at the Eden Gardens, a massive advantage in IPL? Check IPL Stats & Records
Before the match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday, teams chasing scores at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata had a win percentage in excess of 60. Overall, teams deciding to field first have won 47 matches out of 77 played at the venue. Teams batting first have managed to win only 31 of them.
History reveals that teams batting second have an added advantage in Kolkata. From the outside, it looks like Royal Challengers Bangalore has got it right at the Eden Gardens.
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