Punjab Kings bowl first against KKR

In a highly anticipated clash at the iconic Eden Gardens, Punjab Kings have won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders in the 42nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Friday.

Captain of Punjab Kings, Sam Curran, expressed his team's eagerness to play at this renowned venue, particularly after facing consecutive losses at home. Curran announced strategic changes in the squad, with Jonny Bairstow making his way into the team in place of Liam Livingston.

On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer, the skipper of KKR, conveyed his satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting the cohesive effort of every member. He disclosed the inclusion of Dushmantha Chameera in the squad, substituting the injured Mitchell Starc, aiming to sustain their momentum in the tournament.

The stage is set for an exhilarating encounter as these two formidable teams lock horns in what promises to be a riveting display of cricketing prowess at one of India's most storied cricket venues.

Teams
Kolkata Knight Riders: Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Dushmantha Chameera, Varun Chakraborty, and Harshit Rana.

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Riley Rousseau, Sam Curran (captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Shashank Singh, Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Arshdeep Singh, and Rahul Chahar.