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



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

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 53rd group-stage match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The high-voltage encounter will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Under Ajinkya Rahane's leadership, KKR have had a topsy-turvy journey in the IPL 2025, winning only four of their ten group-stage fixtures. RR, on the other hand, will play for their pride, having already been eliminated from the tournament. 

As the stage is set for a riveting battle, let's see how the surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will behave throughout the contest. 

Eden Gardens Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played5
Matches won batting 1st3
Matches won bowling 1st1
No Result1
Average 1st innings score202.2
Average 2nd innings score139.4
Average run rate9.81
% of wickets by pacers62.74
% of wickets by spinners37.25

(Eden Gardens IPL 2025 stats)

Is Eden Gardens Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata has favoured the batters, as evidenced by the average run rate of 9.81 at the venue this season. As it's an afternoon game, the pacers won't likely get significant seam movement off the deck, with the batters enjoying the track's even pace and bounce. 

However, as the game progresses, the spinners might get some turn in the middle overs. The fast bowlers will mostly rely on cutters and hard-length deliveries to succeed in the middle and slog overs. Considering teams setting the target have won three out of five matches, the toss-winner could opt to bat first. 

Eden Gardens Weather Today

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

InformationDetails
Temperature31°C (RealFeel 37°C)
Wind SpeedS 15 km/h - 26 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 25%
Cloud Cover72%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Eden Gardens will be around 31°C, with a real feel of 37°C. So, the players could experience humid conditions, which might lead to excessive sweating. 

Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the South direction, with varying speeds between 15 to 26 km/h. 

KKR vs RR Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at Eden Gardens is expected to be around 72 per cent. AccuWeather predicts 25 per cent chances of precipitation; so, we can expect a rain-marred contest between KKR and RR