Archive · 11 Jun 2025
Eden Gardens Prepares for India vs. South Africa Test in November
Imagine a big cricket match coming up!
The Eden Gardens stadium is getting ready for a special game between India and South Africa in November.
The people in charge are making sure the field is perfect for the players.
The pitch, where the ball bounces, will have some grass to help the bowlers.
They're also making the grass on the outside look even greener.
This will be the first big game at the Eden Gardens in a while, since the last one was in 2019.
It will also be the first test match in nearly 13 years without Virat Kohli.
The stadium is getting a makeover to make sure everything is ready for the big game!
Eden Gardens is preparing to host the India vs. South Africa Test match in November.
The match will begin on November 14.
The Eden pitch will be prepared with a good amount of grass.
The outfield is undergoing coring to enhance its appearance.
This will be the first Eden Test without Virat Kohli.
- Who
- The Eden Gardens curator and CAB are involved in preparing the pitch.
- What
- The Eden Gardens is preparing for the India vs. South Africa Test match.
- When
- The Test match begins on November 14.
- Where
- The Test match will be held at Eden Gardens in Calcutta.
- Why
- The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is preparing for the Test match.
- Event
- India vs. South Africa Test Match
- Venue
- Eden Gardens
- Start Date
- November 14
- Pitch Preparation
- Good track with grass
- Test Absence
- Virat Kohli