Pitch report, records, and highest scores in ODIs at Eden Gardens, Kolkata ahead of the India vs South Africa Cricket World Cup 2023 match.

India and South Africa set to clash in 37th match of ICC Cricket World Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5. With seven consecutive wins, India has secured a spot in the semi-finals, making them the first team to do so in the tournament. South Africa, on the other hand, holds the second spot in the points table with 12 points. They head into the match after a 190-run win against New Zealand. The match promises to be exhilarating, with both teams displaying exceptional form. South Africa’s batting lineup has been impressive, consistently overpowering their opposition teams. Quinton de Kock is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with 545 runs at an average of 77.85. Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen have also been crucial contributors to the middle order. Eden Gardens has a rich cricketing heritage, hosting its first ODI in 1987. The ground has a seating capacity of around 68,000 people. The pitch at Eden Gardens is usually batting-friendly, offering good bounce. However, as the match progresses, it becomes slower, favoring spinners. The weather conditions and time of day can also influence pitch behavior. In terms of ODI records at Eden Gardens, the average first innings score is 234, with 19 matches won the team batting first and 13 matches won the chasing team. In the last ODI at Eden Gardens, Bangladesh lost to Pakistan. The highest team score at the ground is 404/5 India against Sri Lanka in 2014. The lowest team score is 123 West Indies against India in 1993. Rohit Sharma holds the record for the highest individual score, scoring 264 against Sri Lanka. Anil Kumble has the best bowling figures of 6/12 at Eden Gardens. Sachin Tendulkar is the leading run-scorer at the ground with 496 runs. Among the bowlers, Anil Kumble and Kapil Dev have the most wickets with 14 each. In terms of predictions and betting odds, India is favored to win according to Dafabet.