The contest will also be shaped by conditions at Eden Gardens, where the pitch has shown help for seam bowlers early on. There is also a weather factor, with rain around the City of Joy in recent days, although forecasts suggest the match may go ahead without major interruption.
KKR’s batting has struggled so far, while LSG’s bowling, especially in the powerplay, has been effective.
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