Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer said he saw cracks on the pitch in Kolkata and expected it to turn as the game progressed. This was also the first time a side had decided to bat first at Eden Gardens this year.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat first against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders host Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens in their reverse fixture in IPL 2025 on Saturday. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side will aim to avenge the loss in the first leg.