IPL 2022, RCB vs KKR: Pitch report, stats, streaming details
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) would be taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday. While KKR eyes to extend their winning streak, RCB would be hoping to pocket their maiden win. The match will take place at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. Here are the key venue-related details.
Pitch report and conditions
The pitch is a batting paradise. To date, the chasing side has managed a win on 11 occasions out of 18 matches held at this venue. In fact, the recent encounter between PBKS and RCB witnessed the former chase down a 200-plus total without much discomfort. One can't strike off the dew factor which would aid the batters during a run-chase.
RCB's performance at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy
RCB have a win percentage of 33.33 at this venue. They have one win from three matches. Their sole win at this venue was against Deccan Chargers (by 9 wickets). They last played at this venue against PBKS on March 27. Batting first, they hammered 205 runs on board. However, they couldn't contain PBKS from scoring, eventually succumbing to a defeat by five wickets.
How has KKR fared at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy?
This would be KKR's maiden game at this venue in IPL 2022. KKR have won both their matches at this venue, thereby enjoying a 100% win record. They last played a match here on May 19, 2011 (Pune Warriors India vs KKR). They bundled out Pune Warriors India on 118 and chased the total with seven wickets in hand.
A look at some other stats
KKR's highest score at this venue is 161 (vs Deccan Chargers, 2010). RCB's highest score at this venue is 205 (vs PBKS, 2022). The average first innings score across the last five matches is 152. A total of 52 wickets have fallen in this duration (including two run-outs). The pacers have pocketed 28 scalps. Meanwhile, spinners have claimed 22 wickets.
RCB vs KKR: Telecast details
The match will be telecast live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD. The viewers can also live stream the match on the Hotstar app(paid subscription) and Jio TV. The match is available across eight languages for viewing: Bangla, Hindi, English, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada.
