The second ODI between India and Sri Lanka will be played tomorrow. So, let’s find everything about the IND vs SL 2nd ODI Eden Gardens Kolkata stadium pitch report, weather forecast, ODI records, boundary lengthย
On January 12, Thursday, India and Sri Lanka will square off in the second encounter of the three-match ODI series. For the uninitiated, despite Sri Lanka’s valiant effort, India won the first game by a score of 67 runs.
The second ODI will take place at Eden Gardens, which hasnโt seen ODI cricket for more than five years. Despite their recent experience in the ICC event, Rohit Sharma’s team will want to end the series early and establish India as the favorite to win the cup as the year of the World Cup gets underway.
Eden Gardens Kolkata stadium pitch report, weather forecast, ODI records, boundary length, average score
Moreover, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will also try to make a triumphant return to the field, where he has scored a number of memorable innings over the years. His 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014 is the best and maybe the most significant of all of them; it is the highest individual score ever recorded in the history of the ODI format.
After his success on January 10 in Guwahati, Rohit, who still holds the record, would be seeking another successful performance. So, before the game starts, letโs find out the IND vs SL 2nd ODI pitch report:
Weather conditions over the IND vs SL 2nd ODI pitch
It’s predicted that Eden Gardens will see clear skies with zero probability of rain. However, in the evening, Kolkata will experience chilly conditions with a temperature range of 13 to 15 degrees Celsius.
Additionally, this season, there will likely be a lot of dew at Eden, which might turn the field into a hitter’s paradise. In the first overs of the second inning, seam bowlers may anticipate some minimal movement.
Will the toss have any significance on the pitch?
The teams that batted first have won 19 of the 32 ODI matches played here. Although the title of the equation isn’t particularly clear, the toss winner might wish to bowl first given the dew component at this time of year.
Regarded as the โbatsman’s paradiseโ the Eden Gardens stadium boundary length is about 66 meters on the square side and 69 meters on the straight side.
Playing statistics of the IND vs SL 2nd ODI pitch
Basic Statistics
- Total matches: 32
- Matches won by the team who chose to bat first: 19
- Matches won by the team who chose to bowl first: 12
- Average 1st inning scores: 245
- Average 2nd inning scores: 206
Score Statistics
- The highest total recorded: 404/5 by IND vs. SL
- The lowest total recorded: 63/10 by INDW vs. ENGW
- The highest score chased: 317/3 by IND vs. SL
- The lowest score defended: 195/10 by IND vs. RSA