Eden Gardens, located in Kolkata, is one of the most iconic and historic cricket stadiums in the world. Known as the “Home of Cricket in India,” it was built in 1864 and later renovated in 2011. With a seating capacity of around 68,000, it’s also one of the largest stadiums in India. It is managed by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).
This stadium has hosted many legendary matches over the years. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), it is the home ground of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and has witnessed thrilling matches, big totals, and record-breaking performances.
In this article, let’s explore IPL records, player stats, pitch information, and more about Eden Gardens for the 2025 season.
Eden Gardens IPL Records – Overview
Details
Stats
First IPL Match
20 April 2008
Last T20 Match
22 March 2025
Total IPL Matches Played
95
Matches Won Batting First
39 (40.43%)
Matches Won Batting Second
56 (59.57%)
Matches Won After Winning Toss
50 (53.19%)
Matches Won After Losing Toss
45 (46.81%)
Matches With No Result
0
IPL Batting & Bowling Records at Eden Gardens
Record
Player/Team
Details
Most Runs
Gautam Gambhir
1407 runs
Most Wickets
Sunil Narine
72 wickets
Highest Individual Score
Rajat Patidar
112* (RCB vs LSG, 2022)
Best Bowling Figures
Sunil Narine
5/15 (KKR vs PBKS, 2012)
Highest Team Score
PBKS
262/2 vs KKR (2024)
Lowest Team Score
RCB
49 all out vs KKR (2017)
Highest Run Chase
PBKS
262/2 in 18.4 overs vs KKR (2024)
Eden Gardens Averages in IPL
Metric
Value
Average 1st Innings Score
162.9
Average Runs Per Wicket
27.77
Average Runs Per Over
8.46
Pitch Report – Eden Gardens
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known for helping spin bowlers. The soil is black and dry, which helps the ball to grip and turn more. Over the years, spinners have had great success here.
However, in recent years, the pitch has become more batting-friendly, and we’ve seen some big totals, including 262/2, the highest-ever IPL score, made here by PBKS.
KKR’s Performance at Eden Gardens
Stat
Value
Total Matches
90
Wins
53
Losses
37
Batting Average
29.30
Bowling Economy
8.58
Total Runs Scored
14,391
Wickets Taken
491
KKR vs LSG Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens
Matches
KKR Won
LSG Won
Last Meeting
Result
2
1
1
IPL 2025 Match 21
TBD
Top 5 Highest IPL Totals at Eden Gardens
Rank
Team
Score
Opponent
Year
1
PBKS
262/2
KKR
2024
2
KKR
232/2
MI
2019
3
CSK
222/3
KKR
2023
4
KKR
218/4
RCB
2018
5
MI
210/6
KKR
2018
Top Run-Scorers at Eden Gardens (IPL)
Player
Matches
Runs
Average
Strike Rate
Highest Score
Gautam Gambhir
41
1407
36.97
122.27
93
Robin Uthappa
38
1156
34.12
132.70
87
Andre Russell
25
650
32.50
183.00
88*
Manish Pandey
23
576
30.31
128.00
81
Dinesh Karthik
22
519
32.43
138.42
65*
Top Wicket-Takers at Eden Gardens (IPL)
Player
Matches
Wickets
Economy
Best Bowling
Sunil Narine
50
64
6.31
5/19
Piyush Chawla
31
41
7.40
4/17
Andre Russell
30
35
9.00
4/20
Kuldeep Yadav
20
30
7.10
4/20
Varun Chakaravarthy
18
29
6.80
4/23
Eden Gardens remains one of the most exciting and challenging venues in the IPL. From massive scores to incredible bowling spells, it has given fans unforgettable memories. With IPL 2025 in full swing, expect more thrilling action, especially from KKR, who have a strong home record here.
