IPL 6: Match 20 - KXIP vs KKR - A statistical preview
So far in IPL, both the teams have met nine times, with the Kolkata Knight Riders edging out Kings XI Punjab 5-4.
In 2012 though, both teams won their respective away matches which would have disappointed the home crowd. Kings XI Punjab kept their cool to beat the hosts at Kolkata at Eden Gardens, but in the corresponding fixture last year, the Knight Riders fought back strongly to defeat Kings XI Punjab by eight wickets at Mohali.
Jacques Kallis needs only two more wickets to become the second-highest wicket-taker for KKR in the IPL. Mr. Consistent Sunil Narine is first with 31 wickets and Rajat Bhatia is second with 26 wickets.
Adam Gilchrist and Shaun Marsh hold the record for the highest partnership for all wickets in the IPL. They added mind boggling 206 runs for Kings XI against Royal Challengers in May 2011.
Out of the 10 occasions when Gautam Gambhir has scored 50 or more for KKR, his team has gone on to win on eight occasions, which shows how important is the captain’s batting for the franchise.
Teams enjoy distinct advantage at Mohali while chasing because of the dew and fast outfield; as can be seen from this statistic: off the last 10 IPL matches played at the venue, 7 have been won by teams chasing.
What’s next in store for the teams: Kings XI Punjab will be next seen in action in three days time when they travel down south to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 19.
Meanwhile, the Knight Riders will host Chennai Super Kings on April 20.