The IPL 2026 60th match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Titans will be played on May 16 at 7:30 PM IST at Eden Gardens. The pitch here is generally good for batting, with plenty of runs on offer and quick outfield boundaries.
Teams usually prefer chasing because dew can play a major role in the second innings. Scores can go above 190, while fast bowlers may get some help early on before conditions become easier for batters later in the game. The weather is expected to remain clear with no rain forecast. Fans can watch the match live on Star Sports Network and JioHotstar.
Stadium Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Eden Gardens |
| Established | 1864 |
| Capacity | 66,000 (currently; historically over 90,000) |
| End Names | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Flood Lights | Yes (First stadium in India to install them) |
| Home Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL), Bengal (Domestic) |
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The Eden Gardens, Kolkata pitch is batting friendly and for second innings dew will more effective for bowlers and if team will win the toss they chose to bowl first.
| Venue Stats | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches | 106 |
| Win Bat First | 42% |
| Win Bowl First | 57% |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 167 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 153 |
| Highest Total | 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Lowest Total | 7/0 by Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings |
| Highest Successful Chase | 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| Lowest Total Defended | 103/6 by Rising Pune Supergiant vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Hourly Weather Report
| Time | Condition | Temperature | Rain Chance | Humidity | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 PM | Clear/Humid | 33°C | 15% | 72% | 11 mph S |
| 08:00 PM | Partly Cloudy | 32°C | 20% | 76% | 12 mph S |
| 09:00 PM | Chance of Showers | 31°C | 35% | 81% | 13 mph S |
| 10:00 PM | Isolated Rain | 30°C | 35% | 84% | 12 mph S |
| 11:00 PM | Mostly Cloudy | 29°C | 25% | 88% | 10 mph S |
Where to Watch IPL 2026?
| Country / Region | TV Broadcaster(s) | Live Streaming Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| India | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |
| Pakistan | A Sports, Ten Sports | Tapmad, Tamasha App |
| United Kingdom | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go, NOW TV |
| United States | Willow TV | Willow TV App |
| Canada | ATN Cricket Plus | ATN Online |
| Australia | Fox Sports, Channel 7 | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| Middle East & North Africa (MENA) | beIN Sports | beIN CONNECT |
| Caribbean | SportsMax | SportsMax App |
| South Africa | SuperSport | DStv App |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC Channel Eye | Dialog TV Go |
| Nepal & Bhutan | JioStar Network Channels | JioHotstar |