Eden Gardens Stadium Records: Eden Gardens isn’t any ordinary cricket stadium. It’s part of India’s grand cricketing history. The Kolkata-based venue has seen many memorable clashes unfold on its surface. Be it India’s iconic Test win over Australia in 2001 or Rohit Sharma’s 264 against Sri Lanka in 2014, there’s no shortage of such moments.
Eden Gardens first hosted an international match in 1934 – a test match between pre-independent India and England. Since then, more than 90 matches have taken place here across formats.
Here you can look at Eden Gardens records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Venue Details
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal, India |
| Opened | 1864 |
| Capacity | 68,000 |
| Bowling Ends | High Court End, Pavilion End |
| Floodlights | Yes |
| Home to | India, Bengal, Kolkata Knight Riders |
| First International Match | India vs England, Test – 5-8 January, 1934 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Test Stats
| Matches Played | 42 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 12 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 10 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 12 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 10 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Drawn Matches | 20 |
| Highest Individual Score | 281 by VVS Laxman (IND) vs AUS |
| Best Bowling Figures | 8/64 by Lance Klusener (SA) vs IND |
| Highest Team Total | 657/7d by India vs Australia |
| Lowest Team Total | 90 by India vs West Indies |
| Average First Innings Score | 323 |
Eden Gardens has hosted more than 40 Tests since 1934. Around half of those matches have ended in draws.
Batting first has been slightly more advantageous, as spinners generally find a lot of help as the match progresses. So chasing might become difficult on a worn-out surface.
While spinners have had a good time here, batters, too, have made the most of this excellent batting deck. The average score in the first and second innings is above 300, showcasing enough help for batters on the fresh surface.
Also see: Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: ODI Stats
| Matches Played | 36 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 21 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 14 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 20 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 15 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches with No Result | 1 |
| Highest Individual Score | 264 by Rohit Sharma (IND) vs SL |
| Best Bowling Figures | 6/12 by Anil Kumble (IND) vs WI |
| Highest Team Total | 404/5 by India vs Sri Lanka |
| Lowest Team Total | 83 by South Africa vs India |
| Average First Innings Score | 259 |
Teams have found more advantage while batting first in ODIs in Kolkata. A fresh wicket offers more help to batters. Once the pitch deteriorates, spinners come into action, making run-scoring difficult.
So more than 58 per cent of the ODIs have gone in favour of teams batting first. The average first innings total is around 259. Anything above this might be enough to defend.
Also see: India vs South Africa Head-to-Head Records
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: T20I Stats
| Matches Played | 12 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 7 |
| Matches Won After Winning Toss | 8 |
| Matches Won After Losing Toss | 4 |
| Matches Tied | 0 |
| Matches with No Result | 0 |
| Highest Individual Score | 85* by Marlon Samuels (WI) vs ENG |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/22 by Mustafizur Rahman (BAN) vs NZ |
| Highest Team Total | 201/5 by Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
| Lowest Team Total | 70 by Bangladesh vs New Zealand |
| Average First Innings Score | 153 |
The T20I record at Eden Gardens is different from Tests and ODIs. Chasing has been more fruitful in T20Is, with the pitch getting better under the lights. Dew also plays a major role in the second half.
But no team has chased down a target above 160 in Kolkata. So teams batting first should look to go past 180 to have a chance at defending the total.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Memorable Records
- Rohit Sharma cracked the highest ODI score at Eden Gardens in 2014 – 264 vs Sri Lanka.
- India recorded a memorable Test victory against Australia after being asked to follow on in 2001.
- Anil Kumble delivered a magical spell of 6 for 12 against the West Indies to win India the 1993 Hero Cup final.
- Carlos Brathwaite hammered four consecutive sixes to help the West Indies beat England in the 2016 T20 World Cup final.
Eden Gardens, Kolkata: Upcoming Matches
| Date | Match | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14-18, 2025 | IND vs SA, 1st Test | 9:30 AM |
