Eden Gardens, located in Kolkata, was established in 1864. It serves as the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Last year KKR beat SRH in the final and lifted the trophy third time in the IPL. This match was also played at Eden Garden. In this article we will explore Eden Garden Ground stats as well as IPL Records.
Eden Gardens IPL Records and Statistics
| Total Match Played | 94 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 38 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 56 |
| NR | 0 |
| Average First Inning Total | 166 |
| Average Second Inning Total | 180 |
| Highest Team Total | 262/5 PBKS vs KKR |
| Lowest Team Total | 49/10 RCB vs KKR |
So far, a total of 94 IPL matches have been played at Eden Gardens. The team batting first on this ground has won 38 matches, while the team bowling first has won 56 matches. The team winning the toss has won 49 matches, whereas the team losing the toss has managed to win 44 matches.
Top 5 highest scoring teams at Eden Gardens Stadium:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings(PBKS) | 262/5 |
| Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) | 261/6 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 235/4 |
| Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) | 232/2 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 228/4 |
The Above stats highlights that, the pitch at Eden Garden is batsmen friendly and we can expect a good total on this surface. However, the pitch also supported fast bowlers in the initial phase of the innings. Dew factor also played a crucial role in the second inning. So most of the teams prefer bowling after winning the toss at Eden Garden.
The highest score at Eden Gardens Stadium is 262 runs. This score was made by Punjab Kings against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. The lowest score at this ground is 49 runs. Playing against Kolkata Knight Riders in 2017, RCB was all out for 49 runs.
The highest individual score at Eden Gardens Stadium is in the name of Rajat Patidar. RCB captain Rajat Patidar set this record by scoring 112 runs against Lucknow SuperGiants in 2012. In terms of best wicket-taking bowling figures, Sunil Narine is the highest wicket-taker on this ground. He took five wickets for just 19 runs against Punjab Kings in 2012.
The average of both innings at Eden Garden Stadium is 200+. A total of 3928 boundaries have been hit on the ground so far. Which includes 2731 fours and 1197 sixes.
FAQ
Q. 1 How many matches have been played in total at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. 94 Matches
Q. 2 How many matches did the team batting first win?
Ans. 38 Matches.
Q. 3 What is the highest score at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. 262 Runs
Q. 4 What is the best individual score at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. 112 runs by Rajat Patidar against Lucknow SuperGiants in 2012
Q. 5 Who is the highest wicket-taker at Eden Garden Stadium?
Ans. Sunil Narine is the Highest Wicket-taker at this venue. So far, he has taken 60 wickets at Eden Garden.
Q.6 What is the seating capacity of Eden Garden Stadium.?
The seating capacity of Eden Garden Stadium is 66,000.
