Kolkata Knight Riders host the Mumbai Indians In match 65 of 2026 indian premier league But Eden Gardens In Kolkata But Wednesday, May 20.
The three-time champions will play the second of their last three matches at home. They registered an impressive 29-run win against Gujarat Titans, where they defended a mammoth total of 248 runs without any major trouble. With two games remaining, they have 11 points, both of which need to be won, and will depend on the results of Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings.
five-time champion Despite a star-studded team, the 2026 season was abysmal. They made an early exit from the tournament, and with two games left, they will be looking to finish the season on a high. They had a strong win against Punjab Kings in Dharamshala, where they chased down the total of 201 in dramatic fashion.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: pitch report
Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic venues in the IPL and India alike. While the wicket has naturally been slow in 2026, the total in the last game against the Titans was 465 runs. The pitch is often suited to hit-the-deck bowling and provides grip and turn for spinners.
The seamers also get help in the form of lateral movement with the new ball at this landmark venue, especially during night contests. Despite this, it is a ground that appeals to batsmen due to the short boundaries, fast pace outfield, not to mention the presence of practice pitches around the ground, allowing the ball to travel faster.
IPL stats and records at Eden Gardens
| matches played |
105 |
| Matches won by batting first |
44 |
| Matches won while batting second | 59 |
| matches with no results | 02 |
| match tie | 00 |
| Average score of first innings | 165 |
| highest team total | 262/2 |
| lowest team total | 49 |
| Highest score successfully chased | 262/2 |
KKR vs MI Strategies and Match-ups
The last thing is that night riders With their playoff hopes in mind, they will want to face a team that has a strong matchup against them. MI is leading in this match with a big score of 25-11 in 36 games. At the Eden Gardens, MI lead 7-3 in 10 matches played.
The two teams meet in their opening game of IPL 2026 on March 28. Batting first, KKR put up a brilliant fighting performance at the Wankhede Stadium and scored 220 runs for 4 wickets in 20 overs. Local boys Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries for the three-time champions. MI made light work of the chase, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton putting up a mammoth 148-run partnership off 72 balls, setting the platform for a six-wicket win for MI.
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