But the 22-yard strip promises to be a “sporting” wicket for the T20 World Cup. Five group (B) matches will be played at the Eden before it hosts a Super Eight clash on March 1. ADVERTISEMENTThe ICC’s pitch consultant Andy Atkinson has spoken with Eden curator Sujan Mukherjee, and expects “good, proper” T20 wickets. “It will be a sporting pitch facilitating strokeplay, but both pacers and spinners will get purchase right through the game. Dew won’t be a factor since it’s a 3pm start (first game),” Mukherjee told The Telegraph on Thursday.

Source: The Telegraph February 06, 2026 01:00 UTC