Playing at the Eden Gardens is always a challenge since it is perhaps the most toss-oriented wicket in the country. Win the toss and win the match – this has been the way at the Gardens where two of the strongest teams in the tournament will face-off against each other tonight.

Kolkata Knight Riders

The Knights might have lost their last game but it is not every day that a bowler will concede 17 runs off the last over to give the opposition a win. Vinay Kumar could be dropped from the team after his horror-show with one of Shivam Mavi or Prasidh Krishna taking his place.

Andre Russell has hit top form and Robin Uthappa also seems like a man in fine touch. Hyderabad will also need to be wary of the threat the opening pair of Sunil Narine and Chris Lynn bring.

Sunrisers Hyderabad

Hyderabad have got off to a great start in the IPL, winning both of their opening games. Their last one against Mumbai was a really close encounter and showed the crevices in the batting line-up.

Shakib Al Hasan and Rashid Khan will continue to be important for the Sunrisers Hyderabad’s bowling. Bhuvneshwar might also come back and make it even stronger. Their batting, however, looks a bit weak and the onus will be on Shikhar Dhawan to give them a good start.

Prediction

Whichever team wins the toss will win the match.