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Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report: How Will The Surface Play For KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Match?



Eden Gardens, Kolkata [Source: @KnightsVibe/X]Eden Gardens, Kolkata [Source: @KnightsVibe/X]

This evening, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 15th group-stage match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. The high-octane clash will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Both teams have a topsy-turvy journey in the tournament so far. While Pat Cummins-led SRH are placed eighth with one win in three matches, the Knight Riders are the bottom-sitters with only two points to their name. 

As both sides prepare to bag their second win of the season, let's see how the surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will behave throughout the contest. 

Eden Gardens Kolkata Ground Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played8
Matches won batting 1st3
Matches won bowling 1st5
No Result0
Average 1st innings score194.87
Average 2nd innings score193.25
Average run rate10.37
% of wickets by pacers64.13
% of wickets by spinners35.86

(Eden Gardens Kolkata ground stats since IPL 2024)

Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report: Is The Surface Batting Or Bowling Friendly?

The surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata generally offers excellent batting conditions. There could be a hint of seam movement and spongy bounce for the fast bowlers early on with the new ball. However, after negotiating the first couple of overs, the batters can capitalise on the track's even pace, bounce and the ground's lightning-fast outfield to score runs. 

As evidenced by the average scoring rate of 10.37, Eden Gardens has been one of the high-scoring venues since the IPL 2024. 

Having said that, as the Knight Riders have openly demanded for more spin-friendly conditions, it won't be surprising if Kolkata's curator Sujan Mukherjee dishes out a slightly drier track for tonight's clash. 

The Sunrisers definitely have the scariest batting unit among all the IPL teams; so, preparing a belter might backfire KKR at home. 

In such a scenario, it will be interesting to see if they decide to utilise their home advantage by preparing a spin-friendly track and unleashing the likes of Narine, Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali. Unless the track is on the drier side, expect the toss-winner to field first. 

Eden Gardens Kolkata Weather Today

Eden Gardens Kolkata weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]Eden Gardens Kolkata weather forecast [Source: AccuWeather]

InformationDetails
Temperature36° C (RealFeel 41°C)
Wind SpeedSSW 9 km/h - 30 km/h
Probability of Precipitation and Thunderstorms 4% and 1%
Cloud Cover62%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will be around 36° C, with a real feel of 41°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the South-South/West direction, with varying speeds between 9 to 30 km/h. 

Chances Of Rain In KKR vs SRH

The cloud cover at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is expected to be 62 per cent. The chances of precipitation are very slim, so the KKR vs SRH match won't likely be interrupted by rain.