3. Home Advantage
As both Eliminator and Qualifier 2 is going to be played at Eden Gardens, it is going to give Kolkata Knight Riders a significant advantage.
However, Dinesh Karthik-led team should first make sure they cross the hurdle against Rajasthan Royals.
Men in Purple will know the pitch conditions better than their opponents. Moreover, the two times champions will have the backing of the home crowd which is going to give them an edge.
If KKR gets to win against Rajasthan, then they will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 2.