Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata defeated Bhuvneshwar Kumar-led Hyderabad to start their Indian Premier League 2019 campaign on a winning note. After winning the toss, Karthik put Hyderabad to bat first at the high scoring pitch of Eden Gardens.

IPL 2019: Andre Russell steals thrilling win for Kolkata against Hyderabad

Two-time champions Kolkata will host Kane Williamson-led Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens stadium to book a berth in the IPL 2018 finals

IPL 2018, 2nd Qualifier: Karthik-led Kolkata have advantage at Eden against Hyderabad

Eden's pitch which is a bit damp and the team which bats in the second innings has been successful in most of the occasions

IPL 2018: Ajinkya Rahane opts to bowl against Kolkata in Eliminator match

Table toppers Hyderabad will lock horns with Kolkata at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday

IPL 2018: Match preview of Hyderabad vs Kolkata

There is just one change in Punjab's squad, Ankit Rajpoot has replaced Mohit Sharma

IPL 2018: Ashwin opts to bowl against Kolkata

IPL 2018: Match preview of Kolkata vs Punjab

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