IPL 2025: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report & Stats Ahead of KKR vs LSG Match
Eden Gardens Pitch Report ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, 21st Match of IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 21 of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on April 8. The match will begin at 7:30 PM (IST), and both sides will look to build momentum in the middle phase of the tournament.
Eden Gardens has a reputation for high-scoring matches, with an average first-innings score of 169. The ground has witnessed totals as high as 262, and chasing has generally been more successful here, with teams batting second winning 56 of the 95 games played. However, this match will be played on a new pitch, which is expected to behave slightly differently than usual.
The surface doesn’t have much grass on it, and early signs suggest that slower bowlers could find some help. The ball might grip or hold a bit on this pitch, especially in the middle overs. It’s not likely to turn square, but enough to make batters think twice before playing their shots freely. If the pitch slows down as expected, stroke-making could become trickier as the innings progresses.
KKR’s spin attack could prove handy on such a surface, especially at their home ground. But LSG have good options in their bowling too. The toss could play a role, though it’s not as decisive here—teams will likely choose to bowl first, as the chasing trend continues.
IPL Stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Matches Played: 95
- Matches Won Batting First: 39
- Matches Won Batting Second: 56
- Matches With No Result: 0
- Matches Tied: 0
- Average First Innings Score: 169
- Highest Team Total: 262
- Highest Total Successfully Chased: 262
