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Eden Gardens Pitch Report: Eden Gardens, Kolkata is also known as the “Mecca of Indian cricket” which is the first officially built ground for Indian cricket. Built in 1864, Eden Gardens has a sitting capacity for 66,000 thousand cricket fans.
Eden Gardens stadium is the home ground for the Bengal team and IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants. Ahead of IPL 2024, Eden Gardens will host the third IPL 2024 league match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royal on 16th April. For the first two weeks, KKR vs RR is the only match that is scheduled at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Speaking of Eden Gardens stadium pitch, it is the only pitch in India made of black soil and also one of the slowest pitches.
This article will cover overall Eden Gardens pitch reports, weather conditions, IPL stats, and records.
Eden Gardens Pitch Reports – IPL 2024
The pitch at Eden Gardens has hosted 86 IPL matches where the batting first team won 35 times and the team who batted in 2nd innings won the match 51 times. The average first innings IPL score at Eden Gardens is 164 and 150 is the average score for the 2nd innings.
Eden Gardens’ pitch is mostly known for its slow pace. In the beginning, the pitch benefits the batters, however, as the match progresses further spinners and bowlers can take full advantage.
Batters can bag runs as much as possible in the starting few overs at Eden Gardens stadium. Because later spinners get the benefit of its slower pitch and can outwit the opposition’s batters in later overs.
Eden Gardens Pitch IPL Records & Stats
| Total Matches | 92 |
| Team Bat 1st Won | 37 |
| Team Bat 2nd Won | 55 |
| Tie | – |
| Average First Innings Score | 166 |
| Average Second Innings Score | 154 |
| Highest Team Score | 235/4 by CSK vs KKR in 2023 |
| Lowest Team Score | 49/10 by RCB vs KKR in 2017 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Weather Report – IPL 2024
| Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Weather Report | |
 31-34°C Hot and Humid |  10% Precipitation |
The summer is already hitting the Indian continent as the KKR will take on RR on their home ground on 31st March at 7.30 pm. As expected the days in India will be hotter from 31°C to 34°C during the next fortnight in Kolkata with a low of 25°C to 26°C in March. There will be mild rain that can hit the Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals match.
FAQs
Q 1. Is Eden Gardens a slow pitch?
Ans Yes, Eden Gardens Stadium pitch is made of Black soil, and due to its slow pace, spinners and bowlers could get benefits in the upcoming match.
Q 2. Is it better to bat or bowl first in Kolkata?
Ans The winning percentage of batting in the 2nd innings is much higher than in the 1st innings. So there are chances the team who bowls first can be a winner in the upcoming match.
Q 3. What is the highest score on the Kolkata stadium pitch?
Ans The highest IPL score at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is of the Chennai Super Kings, which is 235/4 against home team Kolkata Knight Riders.
Q 4. What is the average score in Kolkata?
The average first-inning score of Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is 164, and it dips to 150 in the second inning in 86 IPL matches.
