SMAT 2022 is going to have a champion come November 5 as Himachal Pradesh and Mumbai battle it out for the tournament finale at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, the pitch report for which is shared here.
Himachal Pradesh is on a roll and comes into the match with 6 consecutive wins. Rahane-led Mumbai has also been one of the most threatening teams in the tournament due to the explosiveness of Prithvi Shaw (404 runs, avg. 45 and strike-rate 170) and the new-ball nuance of Tushar Deshpande (17 wickets off 10 games).
Eden Gardens Kolkata pitch report for SMAT 2022 HP vs MUM final
Earlier, spin dominated the first innings at Eden but after a revamp, the batsmen are able to play hard.
The greenish surface offers assistance for fast bowlers in first six overs and batters have to watch out a little. However, the batters can go for the big hits as the game progresses. Chasing teams find it easier.
Eden Gardens, Ground info:
Established in: 1864
Seating Capacity: 63 thousand.
Situated in: Kolkata, Bengal.
Eden Gardens T20 records and Weather Forecast
Total Domestic T20s played: 43
Matches won batting 1st: 21
Matches won batting 2nd: 21
In total, 43 domestic T20 games have been held and 21 each have been won by the team batting first and the chasing team. In IPL though, the report clearly favors the chasing side with 45 of the 77 matches (58.4 percent) held at the Eden Gardens pitch bagged by the team that bats 2nd.
The weather forecast for November 5 points to clear skies. The temperature will range between 31°C and 21°C, providing ideal conditions for both cricketers and spectators. Humidity is predicted to be hovering around 55 percent.
In short, the 2022 SMAT final between Himachal and Mumbai should be an exciting contest for the viewers, with an even and uninterrupted contest awaited. Players to watch out for include Prithvi Shaw, Tushar Deshpande, and Rishi Dhawan amongst a few others.
