ODI World Cup 2023 Venues: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, Capacity, WC Schedule, Pitch & More

With the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 fast approaching, republicworld.com has decided to present its readers with a closer look at all the aspects that have a profound relation with the tournament. This write-up is a part of the series that is currently running, under which a detailed outlook of all the 10 venues is in place. The subject of this time is the eminent Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

The Men in Blue are scheduled to step onto the green of Eden Gardens on November 5, 2023, and it will be the unpredictable Proteas, who will be in front of Team India posing a challenge. Aside from the India vs. South Africa encounter, the stadium will come into the premier spot on four more occasions in the World Cup 2023. Let's take a look at all the fixtures locked in to take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

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ICC ODI WC 2023 games in Kolkata

• October 28, 2023: Netherlands vs Bangladesh
• October 31, 2023: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
• November 5, 2023: India vs South Africa
• November 11, 2023: England vs Pakistan
• November 16, 2023: 2nd Semi-Final

History of Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Established in 1864, The Eden Gardens Stadium is located at Eden Gardens Park, Kolkata. It is one of the oldest stadiums in the world. One of the biggest highlights from the history of this stadium is its renovation from the years 1987. For the ODI mayhem of that year, the venue's capacity took a major upheaval as the volume of 40,000 was augmented to 100,000. The stadium underwent another construction work before the 2011 World Cup, this time more facilities, like a new clubhouse and general infrastructure developments were added to the iconic stadium. However, as a part of the renovation, the spectator spots were reduced to 63,000. The ground has witnessed some of the epic encounters in its existence, among them the India vs. Australia Test match of the 2002 Border-Gavaskar series, where VVS Laxman and Rahul Dravid turned the tide, carries a place in the hall of fame. Moreover, Rohit Sharma's exceptional ODI knock of 264 against Sri Lanka also came at this venue. 

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The facilities at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Seating capacity of 63,000 spectators
• Multi-tiered covered stands
• Clubhouse for players
• Players dressing room and dining area
• North and South Pavilion
• Umpire Box
• Match Official box
• Floodlights

Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch

The Eden Gardens track is considered as one of the better batting surfaces although spinners tend to come into action as the match wears on. Spinners have enjoyed bowling here in IPL games as well. Over the years, a green top has also been seen more frequently thus seamers also get something from the pitch.

ODI statistics of Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• Total matches- 35
• Matches won batting first- 20
• Matches won bowling first- 14
• Average 1st Inns scores- 241
• Average 2nd Inns scores- 203

Here's how the pitch will favour India in their match against South Africa

As per statistics the team batting first gets the edge at Eden Gardens, however, Team India being a much stronger side may not get bothered by the record. However, since the pitch is expected to have something for the spinners as well as quicks, the Rohit Sharma-led side has to stay wary of the Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen challenge. However, the pitch would allow batters to pounce authority over bowlers as well, thus, with the prowess Team India holds, the hosts are expected to come up with the goods against South Africa.