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



Eden Gardens, Kolkata [Source: @mgaurav1109/X]Eden Gardens, Kolkata [Source: @mgaurav1109/X]

This evening, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 57th group-stage match of the ongoing IPL 2025 season. The much-awaited clash will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 

Led by MS Dhoni, CSK have already been eliminated from the competition, losing nine out of their first eleven matches. KKR, on the other hand, are alive in the playoffs race, having secured five victories. 

As the defending champions get ready for the crucial face-off, let's see how the surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata will behave throughout the contest. 

Eden Gardens Pitch Stats

Criterion
Data
Matches Played6
Matches won batting 1st4
Matches won bowling 1st1
No Result1
Average 1st innings score202.84
Average 2nd innings score150.34
Average run rate9.90
% of wickets by pacers66.67
% of wickets by spinners33.34

(Eden Gardens IPL 2025 stats)

Is Eden Gardens Pitch batting or bowling friendly?

The surface at Eden Gardens in Kolkata has favoured the batters, as evidenced by the average scoring rate of 9.90 at the venue this season. However, considering the heatwave across the country, the pitch could be slightly two-paced, as it has been the case with several other IPL 2025 venues of late. 

In such a scenario, the ball might hold up a bit after pitching around the hard length. Meanwhile, the spinners could get some turn in the middle overs. Overall, a decent batting deck with some assistance for the bowlers is expected in Kolkata. 

Eden Gardens Weather Today

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

InformationDetails
Temperature29°C (RealFeel 34°C)
Wind SpeedSSW 19 km/h - 28 km/h
Probability of Precipitation 2%
Cloud Cover99%

According to AccuWeather, the temperature at Eden Gardens will be around 29°C, with a real feel of 34°C. Meanwhile, the wind will blow in the South/South-West direction, with varying speeds between 19 to 28 km/h. 

KKR vs CSK Chances Of Rain

The cloud cover at Eden Gardens is expected to be around 99 per cent in the evening. AccuWeather predicts two per cent chances of precipitation; so, the game between KKR and CSK might get interrupted by rain.