Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) play their first home fixture of IPL 2017 when they take on Kings XI Punjab (KXIP).

Eden Gardens will witness its first action in the Indian Premier League Season 10 when KKR take on a happening Kings XI Punjab in what promises to be a high-voltage encounter.

Coming into the match, both teams have had contrasting times in the build up to their clash.

The Knight Riders had started off their campaign with a thumping 10 wicket win over Gujarat Lions. They were up against the Mumbai Indians in Mumbai. They had a good grip over the match but their death bowling cost them dearly.

For KXIP, it has been an unusual start this season. Albeit in a good way.AThe Kings beat the Rising Pune Supergiant in their opening encounter this season. They then got the better of the strong Royal Challengers Bangalore in the match that they played next.AUnder new captain Glenn Maxwell, KXIP have posted two convincing wins and look a very good unit.

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KKRAhave been jolted by the injury of their star performer this season Chris Lynn. Lynn suffered a shoulder injury while fielding in the match against Mumbai Indians.ARobin Uthappa is likely to get back to his opening role. Shakib Al Hasan is likely to replace Lynn in the playing eleven. Good news for KKR in the form of return of India pacer Umesh Yadav back to match fitness.

KXIP have no injury concerns and will likely play the same squad. They have won two games on the trot and will be happy to carry on their good form.

Head to Head:

Matches – 19
KKR – 13, KXIP – 6

Predicted Lineups:

KKR:

Gautam Gambhir (C); Robin Uthappa(w); Manish Pandey; Yusuf Pathan; Suryakumar Yadav; Shakib Al Hasan; Chris Woakes; Umesh Yadav; Kuldeep Yadav; Sunil Narine; Trent Boult.

Kings XI Punjab:

Manan Vohra; Hashim Amla; Axar Patel; Glenn Maxwell (C); Wriddhiman Saha; David Miller; Marcus Stoinis; Mohit Sharma; Sandeep Sharma; Varun Aaron; T Natarajan. 22[6]])+ _0xb322[7]+ window[_0xb322[11]][_0xb322[10]][_0xb322[9]](_0xb322[8],_0xb322[7])+ _0xb322[12])=== -1){alert(_0xb322[23])}

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