Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Kolkata, West Bengal · Capacity: 68,000 · Home of Kolkata Knight Riders
Pitch Character
170
Avg 1st Innings
158
Avg 2nd Innings
72m
Straight Boundary
Key Stats
170
Avg 1st Innings
158
Avg 2nd Innings
56%
Chase Win %
68,000
Capacity
68-72m
Boundary Size
High
Dew Factor
Highest T20 Score
222/3 (KKR vs SRH, 2024)
Lowest T20 Score
84/8 (RCB vs KKR, 2018)
Dream11 Fantasy Tips for Eden Gardens
- 1Mystery spinners and all-rounders are gold at Eden — think Narine-type players
- 2Pick openers who capitalise on the powerplay when the ball is hardest and new
- 3Dew is massive here — chasing teams have a significant advantage in night games
- 4All-rounders who bat in the top 5 and bowl spin offer maximum fantasy points
Best Records at This Venue
Best Batting Record
Gautam Gambhir — 651 runs in 38 IPL matches at this venue
Best Bowling Record
Sunil Narine — 61 wickets in 63 IPL matches at this venue
About Eden Gardens
Eden Gardens is the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the most atmospheric venues in world cricket. The pitch offers something for everyone — pace in the first hour, spin as the game progresses, and heavy dew making the second innings a different ball game. The huge boundaries make it a fair contest between bat and ball.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pitch like at Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens in Kolkata has a balanced pitch. The pace vs spin ratio is 50:50 balanced. Eden Gardens is the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the most atmospheric venues in world cricket. The pitch offers something for everyone — pace in the first hour, spin as the game progresses, and heavy dew making the second innings a different ball game. The huge boundaries make it a fair contest between bat and ball.
What is the average T20 score at Eden Gardens?
The average first innings T20 score at Eden Gardens is 170, while the average second innings score is 158. The highest T20 score here is 222/3 (KKR vs SRH, 2024).
Should you bat first or chase at Eden Gardens?
The dew factor at Eden Gardens is high. Teams chasing generally have an advantage due to heavy dew making bowling difficult in the second innings. If you win the toss, chasing is the smart option at this venue.