It’s time to turn our attention to the highly anticipated clash between Kolkata and Bangalore at the Eden Gardens. Both teams comprise some of the most explosive T20 batsmen and all-rounders. In this blog, we provide Kolkata vs Bangalore head-to-head stats, look at the key players to watch and offer insights on how to build your MyTeam11 fantasy squad.
Head-to-Head Stats
| Kolkata | Bangalore | |
| Matches Won | 17 | 14 |
| Won Batting 1st | 7 | 3 |
| Won Batting 2nd | 10 | 11 |
Date & Time
The match will take place on Thursday, 6th April at 7:30 PM IST. Match lineups will be available at 7:00 PM on MyTeam11 mobile app.
Venue Info and Stats
At Eden Gardens, the pitch initially favours fast bowlers with bounce and movement, while later stages see spinners exploiting turn and variable bounce. Adaptable players thrive as the conditions evolve throughout the match. The dew factor will majorly affect the match result. Keep the following stats in mind when creating your fantasy teams on the MyTeam11 app:
T20 Stats at the Eden Gardens:
Total Matches: 77
Matches won Batting 1st: 31
Matches won Batting 2nd: 45
No Result: 1
Avg. 1st innings score: 160.4
Avg. 2nd innings score: 147.1
Highest 1st innings score: 232
Highest 2nd innings score: 203
Total 4s: 2164
Total 6s: 868
Team Preview
Kolkata commenced their campaign on a disappointing note, losing their opening match against Punjab by a narrow margin of 7 runs. The team will be eager to bounce back and secure their first victory of the season. In stark contrast, Bangalore enjoyed a resounding 8-wicket victory over Mumbai in their first match. With morale high and momentum on their side, the team will look to capitalise on their winning start.
Kolkata has signed J. Roy as a replacement for skipper S. Iyer, who is set to miss out on the entire tournament due to injury. Bangalore will be without left-arm pacer R. Topley, who suffered an injury in the previous match while fielding at third man,
Top Players
Kolkata:
For Kolkata, all eyes will be on the explosive duo of A. Russell and N. Rana. Russell, known for his powerful hitting and match-winning ability, will be key to Kolkata’s chances, while skipper Rana’s versatility as a top-order batsman provides the perfect foil.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| A. Russell | 52 |
| N. Rana | 43 |
| S. Narine | 34 |
Bangalore:
The Bangalore lineup boasts two batting giants in V. Kohli and F. du Plessis. Kohli has consistently proven his mettle in the Indian T20 League, while du Plessis, the talismanic captain, brings vast experience and a proven track record in the format.
| Player Name | Fantasy Points till Now (on MyTeam11) |
| V. Kohli | 120 |
| F. du Plessis | 112 |
| K. Sharma | 57 |
Probable XI
Here’s the probable XI for Kolkata vs Bangalore:
Kolkata: R. Gurbaz (wk), V. Iyer, N. Rana (c), R. Singh, A. Russell, A. Roy, S. Narine, S. Thakur, U. Yadav, T. Southee, V. Chakravarthy (Impact Player)
Bangalore: V. Kohli, F. du Plessis (c), D. Karthik (wk), G. Maxwell, S. Prabhudessai, S. Ahmed, M. Bracewell, H. Patel, K. Sharma, M. Siraj, D. Willey, M. Lomror (Impact Player)
Suggested Fantasy Lineup
Indian T20 League 2023 Schedule:
The Indian T20 League 2023 schedule promises exciting cricketing action over the next few weeks. With all teams aiming for the top spots in the table, the competition is set to be fierce. Click here to check out the latest standing.
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