Eden Gardens also known as the Home and Mecca of Indian Cricket is one of the oldest stadiums in India. Established in 1864, this stadium is the second largest in India and the third largest in the world. It holds a spectacular audience of 68,000 and serves as the home ground for the Kolkata Knight Riders. The stadium is said to be named after the Eden Gardens Park which itself honors the Eden Sisters of Lord Auckland.
| Stadium Name | Eden Garden |
| Known as | The Home of Indian Cricket |
| Place, Country | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Established | 1864 |
| Home Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Stand Names | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Seating Capacity | 68,000 |
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
The pitch of Eden Garden Stadium is of typical Indian subcontinent nature. The red soil pitch favors spin bowling and the pitch is known to be slow making it hard to score runs quickly. In the early hours of matches, the pitch tends to favor batsmen with its flat surface and true bounce giving way for aggressive strokeplay.
As the match progresses, the pitch starts to assist spin bowlers. The green grass on the pitch provides excellent swing conditions for the fast bowlers. The team winning the toss often chooses to bowl first at the Eden Gardens in longer match formats. On the initial days, the top-order batsmen need to handle the early swing, and scoring runs can be difficult on the first day. Overall, The pitch is generally batting-friendly and the batsmen have the upper hand.
Eden Gardens Stadium Records
IPL Records
- Total Match Played: 87
- Batting First Wins: 36
- Batting Second Wins: 51
- Tie/Draw/No Result: 0
- Average 1st Innings Score: 160
- Highest Total Scored: CSK (235/4) vs KKR
- Lowest Total Scored: RCB (49/10) vs KKR
IPL 2024 Matches at Eden Gardens
| Match | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KKR vs SRH | 24th March | 7:30 PM |
| KKR vs LSG | 14th April | 3:30 PM |
| KKR vs RR | 17th April | 7:30 PM |
| KKR vs RCB | 21st April | 3:30 PM |
| KKR vs PBKS | 26th April | 7:30 PM |
| KKR vs DC | 29th April | 7:30 PM |
| KKR vs MI | 11th May | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2024 Tickets
You can book tickets on Bookmyshow or the official Kolkata Knight Riders website for the IPL 2024 matches that will be played at Eden Gardens. The minimum price is RS 750 and the maximum ticket price at Eden Gardens is 28,000.
FAQ’s
Whеrе is the Eden Garden Stadium located?
Eden Garden Stadium, also known as the Home of Indian Cricket, is located in Kolkata city of West Bengal in India.
Eden Garden Stadium Pitch Report?
The pitch at Eden Garden Stadium is generally batting-friendly as the surface is flat and bounce is true giving way for aggressive strokeplay. The red soil makes the pitch conducive for spin bowling and the presence of green grass provides excellent swing conditions for fast bowlers.
