Eden Gardens, located in Kolkata, was established in 1864. It serves as the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders. In recent IPL seasons, this stadium has hosted several high-scoring matches and important playoff games. In this article we will explore Eden Garden Ground stats as well as IPL Records.
Eden Gardens IPL Records and Statistics
| Total Match Played | 102 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 57 |
| NR | 2 |
| Average First Inning Total | 166 |
| Average Second Inning Total | 180 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/2 PBKS vs KKR |
| Lowest Team Total | 49/10 RCB vs KKR |
So far, a total of 101 IPL matches have been played at Eden Gardens. The team batting first on this ground has won 43 matches, while the team bowling first has won 57 matches. One match ended with no result. Overall, chasing teams have enjoyed a slight advantage on this ground due to the dew factor during night games.
Top 5 highest scoring teams at Eden Gardens Stadium:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 262/2 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 261/6 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 238/3 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 235/4 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 234/7 |
The above stats highlight that the pitch at Eden Gardens is generally batting friendly, and fans often witness big totals at this venue. However, the surface can also help fast bowlers early in the innings with some swing under lights. Dew also plays an important role in night matches, which is why many captains prefer to bowl first after winning the toss at Eden Gardens.
The highest team score at Eden Gardens in the IPL is 262 runs, recorded by Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders. Meanwhile, the lowest score at this venue is 49 runs, when Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bowled out for just 49 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017.
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Over the years, several explosive batting performances have been recorded at Eden Gardens. The venue has also produced some memorable bowling spells, especially from spin bowlers who use the large outfield effectively. Sunil Narine has been one of the most successful bowlers at this ground for KKR and has taken many wickets at this venue in IPL history.
The average scoring pattern at Eden Gardens has increased in recent seasons, and totals above 180 are now common. Thousands of boundaries have been scored here in IPL matches, including a large number of sixes due to the aggressive T20 batting style.
Eden Garden Stadium IPL 2026 Schedule
- April 2, Thursday: KKR vs SRH – 7:30 PM IST
- April 6, Monday: KKR vs PBKS – 7:30 PM IST
- April 9, Thursday: KKR vs LSG – 7:30 PM IST
FAQ
Q. 1 How many matches have been played in total at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. 101 IPL matches have been played at Eden Gardens so far.
Q. 2 How many matches did the team batting first win?
Ans. Teams batting first have won 43 matches at Eden Gardens.
Q. 3 What is the highest score at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. The highest team score is 262 runs scored by Punjab Kings.
Q. 4 What is the lowest score at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. The lowest score is 49 runs scored by Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2017.
Q. 5 Who is the most successful bowler at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. Sunil Narine is among the most successful bowlers at this venue and has taken many wickets here for KKR.
Q.6 What is the seating capacity of Eden Garden Stadium.?
The seating capacity of Eden Garden Stadium is approximately 66,000 spectators.
