The two-time champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, will be up against the confident King XI Punjab for the 18th match of the season.

Match Date: 21 April 2018, Saturday

Match Timing: 20:00 IST, 14:30 GMT

Match Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata India

Expected Crowd Turnout: With an expected crowd attendance of 63,000, the game is expected to be a house-full.

Weather

There is a forecast of 5 mm rainfall. The humidity levels will be as high as 82%. Thus, it is expected to be a humid evening in Kolkata. Hence, with a forecast of light rain, the game might get curtailed.

Pitch report

The Eden Gardens track is considered to be a batting paradise. However, spinners might come into play as the game unfolds. With the high humidity levels, dew might affect the nature of the pitch.

Head-to-head

KKR 14 – KXIP 7. KKR have a decent edge over KXIP with fourteen wins under their belt in comparison to seven wins for the latter.

Apr 21, 2018 – 18th match at Eden Gardens, Kolkata (day/night)
Match scheduled to begin at 16:00 local time (10:30 GMT | 16:30 BDT)

Toss: Kings XI Punjab
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders