Eden Gardens Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling): On 20th May 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders are going to play the 68th match of TATA IPL 2023 against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata.
KKR beat Mighty CSK in their last match. Kolkata played a total of 13 matches this season, in which they won six and lost seven matches with 12 points, and they stands at the 7th spot on the points table.
LSG won their last battle against MI. The bowlers of LSG performed outstandingly against a good batting side of Mumbai. LSG presents at 3rd spot on the points table with 15 points.
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch of Eden Garden Stadium is known for high-scoring matches, but in recent matches, the pitch curator changed the nature of the wicket, which supports more to bowlers than batters. In the last match, both teams could not cross the mark of 150 runs. In the second innings of the match, dew plays an important role in providing more favourable conditions for batsmen.
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report batting or bowling?
Overall, The venue is well known for its batting track, and at the same time, it helps spinners a lots as the game progresses but usually, spinners are more effective in the second inning. If we talk about the past few matches, then high-scoring encounters are common at this venue.
Eden Gardens Stadium IPL Records:
Total Matches Played: 85
Matches Won Batting 1st: 34
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 51
Highest Team Score: 235 (Chennai Super Kings)
Lowest Team Score: 49 ( Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Average Team Score: 159.80
Eden Gardens Stadium Details:
- The Eden Gardens Stadium was constructed in 1864, which makes it India’s oldest cricket stadium. It is India’s Second largest cricket stadium, with a seating capacity of 66,000 spectators.
- This Stadium hosted India and England’s first international test match in 1934. India lost their first test match at home against England.
- In the IPL 2023, Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) played their home match at this Stadium. KKR won 46 out of 82 matches at Eden Gardens. KKR won their first IPL trophy at this venue.
- This Stadium is India’s most prominent venue to host high-profile matches, especially ICC tournaments. Eden Garden hosted several ICC tournaments, including knockout matches and Finals.
Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Weather Forecast:
As per the IMD report, Eden Gardens will have cloudy weather, and heavy rain is expected in the morning, but there is no chance of rain during the match. The temperature will be around 30 Degrees Celsius, whereas wind speed will be about 22 km/h, which is high, and the humidity will be approx. 20%.
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