IPL 2025 will kick off at Eden Gardens with a match between KKR and RCB. This season, the venue is set to host nine matches, including seven home games for KKR, Qualifier 2, and the final. Meanwhile, the upcoming IPL is another opportunity for fantasy game players to test their luck.
They will be eager to know details about the Eden Gardens pitch, ODI records, and recent match results before the tournament opener. In this space, we will provide key information about Kolkata’s iconic cricket stadium.
Kolkata Cricket Stadium IPL 2024 Records
Last season, KKR played seven matches at their home ground and had an impressive 5-2 win record. Teams chasing won four matches here. IPL 2024 witnessed several high-scoring games at this venue, with the batting-first team posting 200+ totals in four out of seven matches.
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Won Batting First | 3 |
| Won Batting Second | 4 |
| Highest Score Batting First | KKR: 261-6 (20) vs PBKS |
| Lowest Score Batting First | DC: 153/9 (20) vs KKR |
| Biggest Total Chased | PBKS chased 261 vs KKR |
| Lowest Score Defeded | KKR defended 157 vs MI |
| Average 1st Inns Total | 197 |
| Average 2nd Inns Total | 195 |
| Best Figures For A Spinner | Varun Chakravarthy: 3/16 vs DC |
| Best Figures For A Pacer | Andre Russell: 3/25 vs RCB |
| Highest Score For a Batter | Sunil Narine: 109(56) vs RR |
| Total Wickets by Spinners | 27 wickets in 7 games (Avg. 4 wickets per game) |
| Total Wickets by Pacers | 54 wickets in 7 games (Avg. 8 wickets per game) |
Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch Report for IPL 2025
Eden Gardens has a batting-friendly pitch. The surface here is generally flat, making it ideal for batters. Last season, the average first-innings total was 198. Even a massive 261-run total was not enough, as PBKS successfully chased it against Shah Rukh Khan-owned KKR. Defending a target at this ground is tough, especially with the dew factor coming into play in the second innings. That’s why teams winning the toss often opt to bowl first.
During the powerplay, runs can flow freely at this venue. The first six overs set the foundation for the innings. A strong start can push the total beyond 200, while early wickets can restrict the batting side to around 150. Medium pacers like Andre Russell have often found success here. For KKR, Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin will be crucial. Off-spinners tend to struggle at Eden Gardens, whereas leg-spinners can have an impact.
Eden Gardens Boundary Dimensions in IPL
Talking about the last IPL match at Eden Gardens, the third man boundary for right-handers was 54 meters, while the fine leg was 62 meters. Square boundaries ranged between 62 to 67 meters, whereas the straight boundary varied from 70 to 76 meters.
IPL 2025 Matches at Eden Gardens
| Match No. | Match | Date | Time |
| 1 | KKR vs RCB | 22 March | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | KKR vs SRH | 3 April | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | KKR vs LSG | 6 April | 3:30 PM |
| 39 | KKR vs GT | 21 April | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | KKR vs PBKS | 26 April | 7:30 PM |
| 53 | KKR vs RR | 4 May | 3:30 PM |
| 57 | KKR vs CSK | 7 May | 7:30 PM |
| – | Qualifier 2 | 23 May | 7:30 PM |
| – | Final | 25 May | 7:30 PM |