Eden Gardens overview
Eden Gardens is the oldest cricket stadium in India and one of the most iconic venues in world cricket. It is the home of Kolkata Knight Riders and has hosted many famous Test, ODI and World Cup matches.
Eden Gardens pitch report: how the surface behaves
The modern Eden Gardens pitch generally offers good pace and bounce for batting, with some early movement for seamers. Spinners come into the game in the middle overs, but evening dew can make gripping the ball difficult in the second innings.
Batting at Eden Gardens
High-scoring T20 games are common. Batting first, teams look to use the early part of the innings carefully if the ball is moving, then attack after the powerplay.
Bowling at Eden Gardens
Swing bowlers are key with the new ball. Mystery spinners and bowlers who can vary pace do well through the middle overs.
Toss and dew factor
Dew: Significant in evening games. Chasing is popular under lights. Read more about the dew factor in cricket.
Fantasy cricket tips for Eden Gardens
Choose a balanced side: two top-order batters from each team, one swing bowler, one quality spinner and all-rounders who bowl full quotas. See our fantasy cricket tips for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eden Gardens a batting or bowling pitch?
Eden Gardens is generally described as: good for batting with early help for pace. It mainly helps batters and new-ball seamers.
Does dew affect matches at Eden Gardens?
Dew at Eden Gardens: Significant in evening games. Chasing is popular under lights.
Which IPL team plays at Eden Gardens?
Eden Gardens is the home ground of Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
What should I look for in a Eden Gardens fantasy team?
Choose a balanced side: two top-order batters from each team, one swing bowler, one quality spinner and all-rounders who bowl full quotas.