Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic cricket venues in India. The pitch at the stadium during IPL 2026 has generally been on the slower side, offering assistance to both pacers and spinners. Spinners have extracted noticeable grip and turn from the surface, while seamers have enjoyed early lateral movement along with variable bounce, particularly benefiting hit-the-deck bowlers. Despite the assistance for bowlers, the quick outfield and the presence of practice wickets around the ground ensure that the ball travels rapidly once it beats the infield.