The surface at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata is a typical batter-friendly pitch. With some assistance offered to the spinners, a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards. Opting to bowl first on such a surface could prove to be the right decision.
Rinku Singh (6 matches, 180 runs, Average: 45.00) Rinku Singh has stepped up in the middle order for the Knight Riders, scoring 180 runs in six matches. He is averaging 45.00 with a strike rate in excess of 130 to his credit.
Varun Chakravarthy (6 matches, 9 wickets, Average: 18.11) Varun Chakravarthy is the Kolkata Knight Riders' leading wicket-taker this season, picking up nine wickets in six matches. He is averaging 18.11 and has taken five wickets at Eden Gardens this season.
Devon Conway (6 matches, 258 runs, Average: 51.60) Devon Conway is one of the highest run-scorers in the IPL this season, scoring 258 runs in six matches. He is averaging 51.60 and has three fifties to his name as well.
Probable best wicketkeeper
Ravindra Jadeja (6 matches, 9 wickets, Average: 15.78) Ravindra Jadeja has been brilliant with the ball for the Super Kings this season. He has nine wickets at an average of 15.78, winning two Player of the Match awards as well.
Probable best all-rounder