Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats Eden Gardens
By Aryan Thakur Feb 5, 2024 2:28 PM IST
Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats Eden Garden: Eden Gardens is a historic cricket stadium located in Kolkata, India. It is the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the most recognizable in the entire cricketing globe. The venue is the third-largest cricket stadium in the globe with a seating capacity of over 66,000 spectators.
When Eden Gardens first opened in 1864, horse racing was conducted there. It was named after the nearby Eden Gardens Park and subsequently transformed into a cricket stadium in 1917. The English and Indian cricket sides played their first game at the stadium in 1934.
This year, in IPL 2023, Eden Gardens will host seven home games of KKR. The first game of the season at this venue will be held on April 6, 2023, between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).
Below is the complete list of IPL 2023 matches to be held at Eden Garden Stadium in Kolkata:
Date | Time | Matches |
Thu Apr 6 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore |
Fri Apr 14 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad |
Sun Apr 23 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings |
Sat Apr 29 | 15:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans |
Mon May 8 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings |
Thu May 11 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals |
Sat May 20 | 19:30 local | Kolkata Knight Riders v Lucknow Super Giants |
Eden Gardens Facts
- Opened: 1864
- Capacity: 63000
- Ends: High Court End, Pavilion End
- Location: Kolkata, India
- Home to: Bengal, Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata T20 Records and Stats
T20I Records and Stats:
Total matches | 12 |
Matches won batting first | 5 |
Matches won bowling first | 7 |
Average 1st Inns scores | 155 |
Average 2nd Inns scores | 137 |
Highest total recorded | 201/5 (20 Ov) by PAK vs BAN |
Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (15.4 Ov) by BAN vs NZ |
Highest score chased | 162/4 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs WI |
Lowest score defended | 186/5 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI |
Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Pitch Report for IPL 2023
This surface is thought to be advantageous for batting. This arena is small, so it can accommodate a high-scoring game. Statistics show that in this stadium, the team leader chooses to bowl first after winning the toss. On this ground, dew is crucial. On this surface, spin bowlers begin receiving assistance once the dew begins to fall, at which point it becomes difficult to score runs.
Eden Gardens Stadium Kolkata Weather Forecast for IPL 2023
During the game, Kolkata's temperature is predicted to be hot. During the afternoon, the temperature is predicted to range from 33 to 37 degrees Celsius, but as the sun lowers, it begins to cool off. This season's game could experience intense afternoon thunderstorms because Nor'westers are frequent in this region of the globe at this time of year.
For more Stats related to Eden Gardens visit: Cricbuzz
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