IPL 2022 Playoffs: Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch & Weather Report, Boundary Dimensions, IPL Records and Stats

IPL 2022 Playoffs: Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report, Boundary Dimensions, IPL Records and Stats

Kolkata, May 12: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 is heading to its business end we are gearing up for the playoffs stages of the tournament and the caravan will move out of Maharashtra for the first time in this edition.

Once the league stages are over, the BCCI is going to host the Qualifier 1 and Eliminator in IPL 2022 at iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Qualifier 2 and the Final will be held at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Here we take a look at the records, ground dimension and pitch report of the Eden Gardens which has not just been home to Kolkata Knight Riders but has also hosted several playoffs games in the past. Here is a glance at T20 records in general at the Eden Gardens Stadium.

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1. T20I Records in Eden Gardens Stadium

Highest total: 201/5 by Pakistan vs Bangladesh

Lowest total: 120/9 by India vs England

Total matches: 12

Batting first won: 5

Batting second won: 6

No Result: 1

Average first innings score: 155

2. Eden Gardens pitch report:

The pitch at Eden Gardens is considered a better batting track although spinners tend to come into action as the match progresses. The fast bowlers also have had some success on this pitch early on ever since the soil used for this pitch was changed.

3. Weather Forecast in Kolkata

As Kolkata is near the sea, the weather might be hot and humid during late May. We can expect a bit of rain too as the monsoon season will set its foot in this part of the world. The City of Joy's proximity to the Bay of Bengal - which is prone to cyclones - also impacts the weather conditions. Also, Kolkata witnessed thunderstorms and rain on Saturday (May 21) and there are forecasts of precipitation for the entire week.

Weather forecast for Qualifier 1: On Tuesday (May 24), there are forecasts of thunderstorms in the morning and there is no prediction of precipitation in the evening. One hopes there are no rain interruptions during the game.

Weather forecast for Eliminator: On Wednesday (May 25), the forecasts claim the sky will be clear and sunny all day.

4. Wankhede Stadium Capacity: 66,000

5. IPL records in Eden Gardens Stadium

Highest total: 232/2 by KKR vs MI

Lowest total: 49 all out by RCB vs KKR

Most IPL runs: Gautam Gambhir (1462 runs)

Most IPL wickets: Sunil Narine (56)

Highest individual score: Mahela Jayawardene (110*)

Best Bowling: Sunil Narine (5/19)

IPL matches played: 79

Batting first won in IPL: 30

Batting second won in IPL: 48