Established in 1864, Eden Gardens is the first international cricket stadium in India. It is often called the “Mecca of Indian Cricket” or “The Home of Indian Cricket”. It is the third-largest cricket stadium in the world and the second-largest in India with a capacity to host 68,000 spectators. It is operated by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
Quick Info
Learn about the capacity, home team, and other important information about Eden Gardens.
| Known as | Eden Gardens |
| Established in | 1864 |
| Association Name | Cricket Association of Bengal |
| Capacity | 68,000 |
| Home Team | Indian National Team, Kolkata Knight Riders, Bengal State Cricket Team |
| Ends | Pavilion End and High Court End |
| Time Zone | UTC/GMT +5:30 hours |
| Location | https://goo.gl/maps/HAGzhbYCjrgUC1LcA |
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Venue History
The first international match was played between India and England in 1934 and the first ODI was hosted in 1987 between Pakistan and India.
- International football matches were also held in Eden Gardens in the 1980s.
- In 1996, the stadium accommodated 110,564 spectators in the World Cup Semi-Final between India and Sri Lanka.
- Two stands in the stadium are named after Indian Cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Pankaj Roy.
Unique Features of Eden Gardens
Some of the unique features of Eden Gardens are
- The boundary dimensions are 66m X 74m.
- The stadium is spread across 50 acres of land.
- The stadium has air-conditioned boxes and a clubhouse for VIPs.
Eden Gardens in History of Cricket
- The stadium has hosted 15 World Cup matches across all formats.
- In 1987, the first-ever Cricket World Cup final outside England was hosted in Eden Gardens.
- In 2001, Harbhajan Singh became the first Indian player to take a hat-trick in a test match.
- In 2014, Rohit Sharma scored 264 runs, the highest score ever by a batsman in an ODI.
- India’s first-ever day/night test match was hosted in 2019.
ICC World Cup 2023 Matches in Eden Gardens
Here is the information about the scheduled World Cup 2023 matches in Eden Gardens.
| Date | Day | Matches | Venue |
| 28 October 2023 | Saturday | Netherlands vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 31 October 2023 | Tuesday | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 5 November 2023 | Sunday | India vs South Africa | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 12 November 2023 | Sunday | England vs Pakistan | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| 16 November 2023 | Thursday | Semi-Final | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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Cricket Statistics of Eden Gardens
Read about the various statistics associated with Eden Gardens. We have covered the statistics of ODI, Test, and T20 matches held over the years.
Test matches
| Total matches | 42 |
| Matches won batting first | 12 |
| Matches won bowling first | 10 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 323 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 314 |
| Average 3rd Inns scores | 255 |
| Average 4th Inns scores | 143 |
| Highest total recorded | 657/7 (178 Ov) by IND vs AUS |
| Lowest total recorded | 90/10 (30 Ov) by IND vs WI |
ODI matches
| Total matches | 35 |
| Matches won batting first | 20 |
| Matches won bowling first | 14 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 241 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 203 |
| Highest total recorded | 404/5 (50 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 63/10 (39.3 Ov) by INDW vs ENGW |
| Highest score chased | 317/3 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs SL |
| Lowest score defended | 195/10 (50 Ov) by IND vs RSA |
T20 matches
| Total matches | 12 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 7 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 155 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 137 |
| Highest total recorded | 201/5 (20 Ov) by PAK vs BAN |
| Lowest total recorded | 70/10 (15.4 Ov) by BAN vs NZ |
| Highest score chased | 162/4 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs WI |
| Lowest score defended | 186/5 (20 Ov) by IND vs WI |
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FAQs
Q. Is Eden Gardens a bowling or batting pitch?
A. Eden Gardens is popular worldwide for being a batting-friendly pitch.
Q. What is the seating capacity of Eden Gardens?
A. The seating capacity of Eden Gardens is 68,000.
Q. What is the highest score in Eden Gardens Chase?
A. The highest score that has been chased in Eden Gardens is ODI- 317/3 (48.1 Ov) by IND vs SL and in T20- 162/4 (18.5 Ov) by IND vs WI.
Q. Which is the biggest stadium in India?
A. Currently, Narendra Modi Stadium is the biggest cricket stadium in India.
Q. Who is the best bowler in Eden Gardens?
A. West Indian player Sunil Narine holds the record for the most wickets taken at this stadium with 59 wickets.
Q. What is the lowest score in Eden Gardens T20?
A. The lowest score in T20 in Eden Gardens is 70/10 (15.4 Ov) by BAN vs NZ.
Q. What is the lowest total in Eden Gardens?
A. The lowest total recorded is Test- 90/10 (30 Ov) by IND vs WI. In ODI – 63/10 (39.3 Ov) by INDW vs ENGW, and in T20 – 70/10 (15.4 Ov) by BAN vs NZ.
Q. What is the highest score in T20 history?
A. Afghanistan recorded the highest score in T20 when they totaled 278/3 against Ireland in February 2019.
Q. Who is the best batsman at Eden Gardens in IPL?
A. VVS Laxman scored the most runs at Eden Gardens with 1,217 runs.
Q. Is Eden Gardens air-conditioned?
A. Eden Gardens has premium air-conditioned corporate boxes and a clubhouse with a lot of amenities.
Q. Where is the smallest stadium in India?
A. Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the smallest International cricket stadium in India. The straight boundary is 60 meters and the square boundary is 56 meters.
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