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 Garden | Image: Google

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:

DateTime Matches
Thu Apr 6             19:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore
Fri Apr 14         19:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad
Sun Apr 23          19:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings
Sat Apr 29           15:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Titans
Mon May 8 19:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Punjab Kings
Thu May 11          19:30 localKolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals
Sat May 20    19:30 localKolkata 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 matches12
Matches won batting first5
Matches won bowling first7
Average 1st Inns scores155
Average 2nd Inns scores137
Highest total recorded201/5 (20 Ov) by PAK vs BAN
Lowest total recorded70/10 (15.4 Ov) by BAN vs NZ
Highest score chased162/4 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs WI
Lowest score defended186/5 (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

Don't Miss: MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai Pitch Report for IPL 2023, Weather Forecast, T20 & IPL Records & Stats Chepauk Stadium

Google News