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

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 15th match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on April 3. The match will start at 7:30 PM (IST), with both teams aiming to secure an important win.

Eden Gardens has been producing some of the flattest wickets in recent IPL seasons, making it a paradise for batters. The average first-innings score here is 169, but with power-hitters in both teams, another high-scoring match is expected.

The highest total recorded is 262, which is also the highest successful chase at this venue. While pacers can get some swing early on, spinners tend to play a key role as the game progresses.

Out of 94 IPL matches played here, teams batting second have won 56 times, compared to 38 wins for teams setting a target. With chasing being more successful, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first. Bowlers will have to work hard to contain the run flow, as the conditions heavily favor stroke play.

KKR holds the advantage at their home ground, but SRH’s powerful batting lineup is well-equipped to challenge them in these conditions. The match is expected to be a run-fest, and the team that handles the pressure better with the ball will have the upper hand.

IPL Stats at Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Matches Played: 94
• Matches Won Batting First: 38
• 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