IPL 2025: Eden Gardens Pitch Report & Key Stats Ahead of KKR vs RCB Match

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM (IST), and both teams will be eager to start their campaign with a win.

Eden Gardens is known for being a batting-friendly venue in T20 cricket. The pitch offers a flat surface with true bounce, making it ideal for stroke play. While not as flat as the tracks in Bengaluru or Hyderabad, it still favors batters more often than not. Historically, chasing teams have found success here, winning 55 out of 93 IPL matches played at the venue. The previous IPL match at this ground saw KKR defeat Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in IPL 2024.

Defending totals at Eden Gardens has been a challenge, as seen last season when four out of seven matches were won by the chasing side. The pitch does not offer much assistance to bowlers, and captains winning the toss usually prefer to field first. However, KKR bowlers have had their moments here, notably in 2017 when they bowled out RCB for just 49 runs, the lowest total in IPL history.

KKR holds a strong record at Eden Gardens, having won 52 out of 88 matches. With their familiarity with the conditions and past success at the venue, they seem to have an edge over RCB. However, if RCB’s batters adapt well and put up a strong total, they could challenge KKR and change the narrative.

IPL Stats at Eden Garden

• Total Matches: 93
• Matches won batting first: 38
• Matches won bowling first: 55
• Highest total recorded: 262/4 (PBKS vs KKR)
• Lowest total recorded: 49/10 (RCB vs KKR)