IPL 2023 : Eden Gardens is all set to to welcome home team KKR once again! Find out full pitch report!
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the sport of cricket, both in terms of its scheduling and its financial implications.
Many cricket matches and tournaments were either postponed or canceled due to the pandemic. For example, the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL) was postponed multiple times before eventually being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) later in the year. But, now the IPL is back with a bang in India with full crowds and home games.
Ground report of Eden’s garden.
Eden garden is known to be, one of the best cricket ground around the globe. Eden Gardens is a cricket stadium located in Kolkata, India. It is one of the oldest and most iconic cricket grounds in India, having hosted its first Test match in 1934. The stadium has a seating capacity of over 66,000, making it the largest cricket stadium in India and the second-largest cricket stadium in the world.
Over the years, Eden Gardens has been the site of many memorable cricketing moments, including the 1987 World Cup final and the 2016 World T20 final. It is the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders, one of the teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In recent years, the ground has undergone several renovations, including the installation of floodlights and the construction of a new clubhouse. These improvements have made Eden Gardens one of the most modern and well-equipped cricket grounds in the world
IPL stats at Eden garden’s .
Sure, here are some IPL stats for matches played at the Eden Gardens cricket ground:
Most runs scored: Gautam Gambhir (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 1403 runs in 51 innings
Highest individual score: Brendon McCullum (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 158* off 73 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2008
Most wickets taken: Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders) – 68 wickets in 64 matches
Best bowling figures in an innings: Sohail Tanvir (Rajasthan Royals) – 6/14 off 4 overs against Chennai Super Kings in 2008
Highest team total: Kolkata Knight Riders – 245/6 against Kings XI Punjab in 2018
Lowest team total: Kolkata Knight Riders – 67 all out against Mumbai Indians in 2019
Eden garden’s pitch report.
The pitch at Eden Gardens is generally considered to be a good batting wicket, with a history of high-scoring matches. The surface is typically flat and dry, which can make it conducive to strokeplay.
However, the pitch can also be unpredictable at times, with some matches producing turn and uneven bounce, particularly in the latter stages of the game. Spinners can play a key role on this surface, and it can be difficult for batsmen to score freely against quality spin bowling.
