Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed concerns about the Eden Gardens pitch. He noted its lack of support for spinners after a loss to Lucknow Super Giants. Rahane hinted at potential issues with 'home advantage'. KKR lost their second home game. The match saw a high-scoring affair. Rahane's strategy to bowl first did not work.
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