Today's clash at Eden Gardens: Will Kolkata be able to rise up to the challenge of Bengaluru team

Kolkata-Bengaluru teams are going to clash in the 9th league match today at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The IPL T20 series, which started in 2008, has successfully completed 15 years. In the 16th season which started on 31st March, 8 league matches have been completed so far. Kolkata Knight Riders-Bengaluru Royal Challengers are going to clash in the 9th league match today at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Kolkata Knight Riders lost to Punjab Kings by 7 runs in the first league match. The team's captain Shreyas Iyer's withdrawal due to injury is considered a major setback. Also, the withdrawal of all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and action batsman Liton Das, who is yet to join the team, have given setbacks.

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in their first league match. It remains to be seen whether Kolkata Knight Riders, who are suffering from the loss of leading players due to injuries, can handle the Bengaluru team.

These two teams have faced each other in 30 matches so far. It is noteworthy that Kolkata has won 16 matches and Bengaluru 14 matches.