NED vs BAN ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Eden Gardens Kolkata Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, Average Score

Netherlands are all set to face Bangladesh in their next game of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday. The caravan of the mega event has reached Kolkata as the iconic Eden Gardens will host the game at 2:00 PM IST.

Netherlands have impressed everyone with their skill levels so far and they have also stunned South Africa in the tournament. However, the massive loss to Australia in their previous game could dent their confidence. They will be looking to bounce back against Bangladesh.

On the other hand, Bangladesh have not performed as per their potential. Their only win came against Afghanistan and they have failed to trouble the bigger teams in the competition. Bangladesh will look to get some momentum with their second win in the competition by defeating Netherlands.

In this post, we will take a look at the Eden Gardens Pitch, Venue Stats, Record, and Average Score ahead of the World Cup clash between Netherlands and Bangladesh.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report

It is a wonderful batting track and there are plenty of runs available. The surface offers a true bounce and the batters could play their strokes through the line. Furthermore, the outfield is quick and that will aid the batters’ cause. However, the pace bowlers could expect some swing in the air with the new ball during the second innings.

Is Eden Gardens Kolkata batting or bowling pitch?

Last Three Results at the Venue:

Sri Lanka (215/10 in 39.4 overs) lost to India (219/6 in 43.2 overs) by 4 wickets – 12 January 2023
India (252/10 in 50 overs) defeated Australia (202/10 in 43.1 overs) by 50 runs – 21 September 2017
England (321/8 in 50 overs) defeated India (316/9 in 50 overs) by 5 runs – 22 January 2017

It is a batting surface. The spinners might get some help off the surface during the daytime, while the pacers might get some swing and seam movement during the night. However, overall, the batters are likely to dominate courtesy of the true nature of the surface.

Netherlands ODI record in Eden Gardens

Netherlands have plated one ODI match at this venue. They lost that game.

Netherlands’ Highest Total at the venue: 306/10 in 50 overs vs Ireland in 2011
Netherlands’ Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Bangladesh ODI record in Eden Gardens

Bangladesh have played one ODI game at this venue and they lost that match.

Bangladesh’s Highest Total at the venue: 178/9 in 45 overs vs Sri Lanka in 1990
Bangladesh’s Lowest Total at the venue: N/A

Eden Gardens Ground Info

Seating Capacity: 66000
Number of matches hosted: 42 Tests, 31 ODIs, and 11 T20Is.

Eden Gardens ODI Stats and Records

Total Matches Played: 31
Home Team (India) Won: 13
Visiting Team Won: 8
Neutral Side Won: 9
No Result: 1
Match Tied: 0

Average 1st Innings Score: 236
Matches Won Batting 1st: 18
Matches Won Batting 2nd: 13
Highest Team Total: 404/5 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2014
Lowest Team Total: 123/10 by West Indies vs India in 1993
Highest Run Chase: 317/3 by India vs Sri Lanka in 2009

Highest Individual Score: 264 by Rohit Sharma (India) vs Sri Lanka in 2014
Best Bowling Figures: 6/12 by Anil Kumble (India) vs West Indies in 1993
Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 3496 runs in 13 matches
Most Wickets: Anil Kumble (India) – 14 wickets in 6 matches
Most Sixes in ODIs at this venue: Rohit Sharma (India) – 10 Sixes