Eden Gardens Kolkata India - Cricket Ground

Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

Capacity: 66000

Pitch Report

Eden Gardens is considered to be one of the most favourable pitch suited to batters in India. The boundaries are small, the ball comes nicely onto the bat and pitch is generally flat. The pacers also get good swing from the surface.

Weather Report

Weather during the match time in Kolkata, IN will be cloudy. The temperature is expected to around 27°C on the match day with 72% humidity and 22.7 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are 50% chances of precipitation during the game.

Eden Gardens History

Eden Gardens Stadium, Kolkata, India is a major and historical venue in the world of cricket. It is located in the city of Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Eden Gardens is also known as the "Mecca of Indian Cricket". It is managed by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) under the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Establishment and History The stadium was built in 1864 and is considered to be the oldest and largest cricket stadium in India. Many historic cricket matches have been held here, such as the 1987 World Cup Final and the 2016 T20 World Cup Final.

Capacity and Structure Eden Gardens has a seating capacity of about 66,000 spectators. Earlier this number was more, but after renovation it was made modern and convenient. The stadium has floodlights and modern pitch facilities which make it ready for international level matches.

Features

• Floodlights were first installed in Eden Gardens in 1983.
• This stadium is famous for the passion and love of cricket of its spectators.
• The pitches here are considered favorable for both fast bowlers and spinners.
• The greenery around the stadium and the view of Howrah Bridge make it unique.

Important events and records

• The famous match between India and Sri Lanka in the 1996 World Cup semi-final.
• The first day-night test match in India was also held here.
• Many records and memorable moments in Indian cricket are associated with this stadium, such as Kapil Dev's hat-trick and Rohit Sharma's innings of 264 runs.

Eden Gardens is the pride of not only India but global cricket. Its history, culture and people's passion for cricket make it one of the best stadiums in the world.

T20 Statistics
Total matches:	13
Batting first won:	5
Bowling first won:	8
1st inn avg score:	153
2nd inn avg score:	137
Highest Total:	201/5
Lowest Total:	70/10
Highest Chased:	162/4
Lowest Defended:	186/5

ODI Statistics
Total matches:	40
Batting first won:	23
Bowling first won:	16
1st inn avg score:	243
2nd inn avg score:	200
Highest Total:	404/5
Lowest Total:	63/10
Highest Chased:	317/3
Lowest Defended:	195/10

Test Statistics
Total matches:	42
Batting first won:	12
Bowling first won:	10
1st inn avg score:	323
2nd inn avg score:	314
3rd inn avg score:	255
4th inn avg score:	143
Highest Total:	657/7
Lowest Total:	90/10
Highest Chased:
Lowest Defended: